The average train between Gatwick and Waterloo East Station takes 44 min and the fastest train takes 35 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Gatwick to Waterloo East Station. 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 Waterloo East Station. The earliest departure is at 4:42 AM at night, and the last departure from Gatwick is at 11:06 PM which arrives into Waterloo East Station at 11:45 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 44 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Gatwick to Waterloo East Station. However, there are services departing from Gatwick station and arriving at Waterloo East Station station via London Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44 min.
Gatwick to Waterloo East Station train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Gatwick Airport station.
Gatwick to Waterloo East Station train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London Bridge station.
Book your Gatwick to Waterloo East Station train tickets online with Thameslink and Southeastern.
The distance between Gatwick and Waterloo East Station is 37.9 km. The road distance is 44 km.
Thameslink operates a train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridge every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £13–27 and the journey takes 28 min. Southern also services this route hourly.
