The average train between Kings Cross and Gatwick takes 52 min and the fastest train takes 43 min. The train runs at least 7 times per hour from Kings Cross 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 10 minutes between Kings Cross and Gatwick. The earliest departure is at 12:24 AM at night, and the last departure from Kings Cross is at 11:00 AM which arrives into Gatwick at 11:43 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 52 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kings Cross station and arriving at Gatwick station. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 52 min.
Kings Cross to Gatwick train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.
Kings Cross to Gatwick train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Gatwick Airport station.
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The distance between Kings Cross and Gatwick is 40.5 km. The road distance is 47 km.
Thameslink operates a train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airport every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £15–30 and the journey takes 43 min.