The average train between Gatwick and South Kensington takes 45 min and the fastest train takes 39 min. The train runs at least 5 times per hour from Gatwick to South 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 15 minutes between Gatwick and South Kensington. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gatwick is at 1:02 PM which arrives into South Kensington at 1:48 PM. All services require a transfer at London Victoria and take an average of 45 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

50 min • 1 change

45 min • 1 change

43 min • 1 change

43 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Gatwick to South Kensington. However, there are services departing from Gatwick station and arriving at South Kensington station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45 min.
Gatwick to South Kensington train services, operated by Gatwick Express, depart from Gatwick Airport station.
Gatwick to South Kensington train services, operated by Gatwick Express, arrive at Gloucester Road station.
The distance between Gatwick and South Kensington is 36.6 km. The road distance is 46 km.
There is no direct connection from Gatwick to South Kensington. However, you can take the train to London Victoria, walk to Victoria station, then take the subway to Gloucester Road station.