The average train between Gatwick Airport and Shadwell takes 43 min and the fastest train takes 37 min. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from Gatwick Airport to Shadwell. 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 15 minutes between Gatwick Airport and Shadwell. The earliest departure is at 4:41 AM at night, and the last departure from Gatwick Airport is at 5:23 PM which arrives into Shadwell at 6:07 PM. All services require a transfer at London Bridge and take an average of 43 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

52 min • 1 change

44 min • 1 change

42 min • 1 change

50 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Gatwick Airport to Shadwell. However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport station and arriving at Shadwell station via London Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43 min.
Gatwick Airport to Shadwell train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Gatwick Airport station.
Gatwick Airport to Shadwell train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London Bridge station.
Book your Gatwick Airport to Shadwell train tickets online with Thameslink and Dockland Light Railway (DLR).
The distance between Gatwick Airport and Shadwell is 40.1 km. The road distance is 45 km.
Thameslink operates a train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridge every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £13–27 and the journey takes 28 min. Southern also services this route hourly.