The average train between Gatwick Airport and London Paddington takes 1h and the fastest train takes 50 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Gatwick Airport to London Paddington. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 20 minutes between Gatwick Airport and London Paddington. The earliest departure is at 4:41 AM at night, and the last departure from Gatwick Airport is at 10:06 PM which arrives into London Paddington at 11:03 PM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 1h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Gatwick Airport to London Paddington. However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport station and arriving at London Paddington station via Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h.
Gatwick Airport to London Paddington train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Gatwick Airport station.
Gatwick Airport to London Paddington train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London Paddington station.
Book your Gatwick Airport to London Paddington train tickets online with Thameslink and Elizabeth Line (TfL).
The distance between Gatwick Airport and London Paddington is 40 km. The road distance is 51 km.
You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to London Paddington via Farringdon and Farringdon Without in around 52 min.
