The average train between Gatwick and Heathrow takes 1h 34m and the fastest train takes 1h 20m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Gatwick to Heathrow. 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 30 minutes between Gatwick and Heathrow. The earliest departure is at 4:42 AM at night, and the last departure from Gatwick is at 10:19 PM which arrives into Heathrow at 11:52 PM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 1h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Gatwick to Heathrow. However, there are services departing from Gatwick station and arriving at Heathrow station via Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 34m.
Gatwick to Heathrow train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Gatwick Airport station.
Gatwick to Heathrow train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station.
Book your Gatwick to Heathrow train tickets online with Thameslink and Elizabeth Line (TfL).
The distance between Gatwick and Heathrow is 38.3 km. The road distance is 74 km.
You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 via Farringdon and Farringdon Without in around 1h 27m.
