The average train between Gatwick and London Paddington takes 1h and the fastest train takes 49 min. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from Gatwick to London Paddington. 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 and London Paddington. The earliest departure is at 12:40 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Gatwick is at 9:56 PM which arrives into London Paddington at 10:56 PM. All services require a transfer at London Victoria and take an average of 1h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
55 min • 1 change
1h 3m • 1 change
1h • 1 change
55 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Gatwick to London Paddington. However, there are services departing from Gatwick station and arriving at London Paddington station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h.
Gatwick to London Paddington train services, operated by Gatwick Express, depart from Gatwick Airport station.
Gatwick to London Paddington train services, operated by Gatwick Express, arrive at Paddington station.
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The distance between Gatwick and London Paddington is 38.9 km. The road distance is 50 km.
Thameslink operates a train from Gatwick Airport to Farringdon every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £14–29 and the journey takes 39 min.
