The average train between Gatwick and British Museum takes 56 min and the fastest train takes 45 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Gatwick to British Museum. 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 and British Museum. The earliest departure is at 8:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gatwick is at 8:06 PM which arrives into British Museum at 9:07 PM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 56 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Gatwick to British Museum. However, there are services departing from Gatwick station and arriving at British Museum station via Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 56 min.
Gatwick to British Museum train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Gatwick Airport station.
Gatwick to British Museum train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Farringdon station.
Book your Gatwick to British Museum train tickets online with Thameslink and Elizabeth Line (TfL).
The distance between Gatwick and British Museum is 39.4 km. The road distance is 48 km.
Thameslink operates a train from Gatwick Airport to Farringdon every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £14–29 and the journey takes 39 min.