The average train between Heathrow Terminal 5 and Gatwick takes 1h 25m and the fastest train takes 1h 12m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Gatwick. 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 Terminal 5 and Gatwick. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Heathrow Terminal 5 is at 5:42 PM which arrives into Gatwick at 6:59 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 1h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


6h 20m • 2 changes


1h 19m • 2 changes


1h 17m • 2 changes


1h 21m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Gatwick. However, there are services departing from Heathrow Terminal 5 station and arriving at Gatwick station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 25m.
Heathrow Terminal 5 to Gatwick train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Heathrow Terminal 5 station.
Heathrow Terminal 5 to Gatwick train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Gatwick Airport station.
Book your Heathrow Terminal 5 to Gatwick train tickets online with Elizabeth Line (TfL), London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Heathrow Terminal 5 and Gatwick is 39.9 km. The road distance is 76 km.
You can take a vehicle from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Gatwick Airport via Heathrow Terminal 5, London Paddington, Paddington station, Victoria station, and London Victoria in around 1h 20m.