The average train between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Royal Docks takes 1h 4m and the fastest train takes 53 min. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Royal Docks. 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 15 minutes between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Royal Docks. The earliest departure is at 5:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is at 5:46 PM which arrives into Royal Docks at 6:47 PM. All services require a transfer at London Bridge and take an average of 1h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


1h 6m • 2 changes


1h 4m • 2 changes


1h 11m • 2 changes


1h 1m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Royal Docks. However, there are services departing from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) station and arriving at Royal Docks station via London Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 4m.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Royal Docks train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Gatwick Airport station.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Royal Docks train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Canning Town station.
The distance between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Royal Docks is 41 km. The road distance is 55 km.
You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to London City Airport DLR Station via London Victoria, Victoria station, Cannon Street station, and Bank DLR Station in around 1h 10m.