The average train between Gatwick and Heathrow Terminal 5 takes 1h 33m and the fastest train takes 1h 23m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Gatwick to Heathrow Terminal 5. 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 Terminal 5. The earliest departure is at 4:42 AM at night, and the last departure from Gatwick is at 11:06 PM which arrives into Heathrow Terminal 5 at 4:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 1h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Gatwick to Heathrow Terminal 5. However, there are services departing from Gatwick station and arriving at Heathrow Terminal 5 station via Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 33m.
Gatwick to Heathrow Terminal 5 train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Gatwick Airport station.
Gatwick to Heathrow Terminal 5 train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.
Book your Gatwick to Heathrow Terminal 5 train tickets online with Thameslink, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Heathrow Express.
The distance between Gatwick and Heathrow Terminal 5 is 39.9 km. The road distance is 77 km.
You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Heathrow Terminal 5 via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, London Paddington, and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 1h 29m.
