The average train between Gatwick and Kensington takes 45 min and the fastest train takes 37 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Gatwick to Kensington. 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 Kensington. The earliest departure is at 8:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gatwick is at 7:32 PM which arrives into Kensington at 8:11 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 45 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

41 min • 1 change

37 min • 1 change

41 min • 1 change

45 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Gatwick to Kensington. However, there are services departing from Gatwick station and arriving at Kensington station via Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45 min.
Gatwick to Kensington train services, operated by Southern, depart from Gatwick Airport station.
Gatwick to Kensington train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Kensington (Olympia) station.
Book your Gatwick to Kensington train tickets online with Southern and London Overground.
The distance between Gatwick and Kensington is 37 km. The road distance is 44 km.
You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Kensington (Olympia) via Clapham Junction in around 40 min.