The average train between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Heathrow Terminal 5 takes 1h 34m and the fastest train takes 1h 18m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Heathrow Terminal 5. 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 London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Heathrow Terminal 5. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is at 10:56 PM which arrives into Heathrow Terminal 5 at 4:59 AM. All services require a transfer at London Victoria and take an average of 1h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


1h 26m • 2 changes


1h 34m • 2 changes


1h 33m • 2 changes


1h 20m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Heathrow Terminal 5. However, there are services departing from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) station and arriving at Heathrow Terminal 5 station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 34m.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Heathrow Terminal 5 train services, operated by Southern, depart from Gatwick Airport station.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Heathrow Terminal 5 train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.
Book your London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Heathrow Terminal 5 train tickets online with Southern, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Heathrow Terminal 5 is 41.7 km. The road distance is 76 km.
There is no direct connection from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Heathrow Terminal 5. However, you can take the train to London Victoria, walk to Victoria station, take the subway to Paddington station, walk to London Paddington, take the train to Heathrow Terminal 5, then walk to Heathrow Terminal 5.