The average train between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Sandgate takes 1h 48m and the fastest train takes 1h 41m. There is a train service every few hours from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Sandgate. 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 Sandgate. The earliest departure is at 6:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is at 10:06 PM which arrives into Sandgate at 11:59 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 48m. 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 Sandgate. However, there are services departing from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) station and arriving at Sandgate station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 48m.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Sandgate train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Gatwick Airport station.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Sandgate train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Folkestone West station.
Book your London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Sandgate train tickets online with Thameslink and Southeastern.
The distance between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Sandgate is 91.9 km. The road distance is 158 km.
You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Folkestone West via London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 17m.