The average train between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Headcorn takes 1h 41m and the fastest train takes 1h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Headcorn. 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 hourly between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Headcorn. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Headcorn at 12:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Redhill and take an average of 1h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Headcorn. However, there are services departing from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) station and arriving at Headcorn station via Redhill. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 41m.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Headcorn train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Gatwick Airport station.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Headcorn train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Headcorn station.
Book your London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Headcorn train tickets online with Thameslink, Southern and 2 other operators.
The distance between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Headcorn is 55 km. The road distance is 66 km.
You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Headcorn via Redhill and Tonbridge in around 1h 59m.