- Distance: 16 mi
- Duration: 18 min
The average train between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Croydon takes 18 min and the fastest train takes 14 min. The train runs at least 11 times per hour from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Croydon. 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 5 minutes between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Croydon. The earliest departure is at 4:20 AM at night, and the last departure from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is at 9:02 AM which arrives into Croydon at 9:32 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 18 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) station and arriving at Croydon station. Services depart every 5 minutes, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 18 min.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Croydon train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Gatwick Airport station.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Croydon train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at East Croydon station.
Book your London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Croydon train tickets online with Thameslink and Southern.
The distance between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Croydon is 25.6 km. The road distance is 26 km.
Thameslink operates a train from Gatwick Airport to East Croydon every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £8–16 and the journey takes 14 min. Southern also services this route every 15 minutes.
