The average train between Gatwick and Paddington takes 1h and the fastest train takes 49 min. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from Gatwick to 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 Paddington. The earliest departure is at 7:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gatwick is at 4:10 PM which arrives into Paddington at 5:06 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.

1h • 1 change

55 min • 1 change

1h 3m • 1 change

1h • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Gatwick to Paddington. However, there are services departing from Gatwick station and arriving at Paddington station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h.
Gatwick to Paddington train services, operated by Southern, depart from Gatwick Airport station.
Gatwick to Paddington train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Paddington station.
Book your Gatwick to Paddington train tickets online with Southern, London Underground (Tube) and Gatwick Express.
The distance between Gatwick and 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 £14–28 and the journey takes 39 min.