The average train between Gatwick and Wales takes 3h 29m and the fastest train takes 2h 57m. There is a train service every few hours from Gatwick to Wales. 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 hourly between Gatwick and Wales. The earliest departure is at 4:42 AM at night, and the last departure from Gatwick is at 8:36 PM which arrives into Wales at 11:44 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 3h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Gatwick to Wales. However, there are services departing from Gatwick station and arriving at Wales station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.
Gatwick to Wales train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Gatwick Airport station.
Gatwick to Wales train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Retford station.
Book your Gatwick to Wales train tickets online with Thameslink, Hull Trains and 2 other operators.
The distance between Gatwick and Wales is 253.1 km. The road distance is 292 km.
You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Kiveton Bridge via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, and Retford in around 3h 56m.