The average train between Heathrow and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) takes 1h 26m and the fastest train takes 1h 22m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Heathrow to London Gatwick Airport (LGW). 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 Heathrow and London Gatwick Airport (LGW). The earliest departure is at 5:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Heathrow is at 11:06 PM which arrives into London Gatwick Airport (LGW) at 12:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon Without and take an average of 1h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Heathrow to London Gatwick Airport (LGW). However, there are services departing from Heathrow station and arriving at London Gatwick Airport (LGW) station via Farringdon Without. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 26m.
Heathrow to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station.
Heathrow to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Gatwick Airport station.
Book your Heathrow to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) train tickets online with Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Thameslink.
The distance between Heathrow and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 40.1 km. The road distance is 74 km.
You can take a train from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Gatwick Airport via Farringdon Without and Farringdon in around 1h 20m.
