The average train between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Plumstead takes 1h 10m and the fastest train takes 56 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Plumstead. 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 Plumstead. The earliest departure is at 4:41 AM at night, and the last departure from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is at 5:49 PM which arrives into Plumstead at 7:02 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 22m • 1 change

1h 5m • 1 change

1h 8m • 1 change

1h 14m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Plumstead. However, there are services departing from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) station and arriving at Plumstead station via London Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 10m.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Plumstead train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Gatwick Airport station.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Plumstead train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Plumstead station.
Book your London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Plumstead train tickets online with Thameslink and Southeastern.
The distance between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Plumstead is 40.1 km. The road distance is 57 km.
You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Plumstead via London Bridge in around 1h.