The average train between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Trafalgar Square takes 49 min and the fastest train takes 39 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Trafalgar Square. 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 Trafalgar Square. The earliest departure is at 4:41 AM at night, and the last departure from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is at 11:06 PM which arrives into Trafalgar Square at 11:49 PM. All services require a transfer at London Bridge and take an average of 49 min. 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 Trafalgar Square. However, there are services departing from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) station and arriving at Trafalgar Square station via London Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 49 min.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Trafalgar Square train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Gatwick Airport station.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Trafalgar Square train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London Charing Cross station.
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The distance between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Trafalgar Square is 39.2 km. The road distance is 45 km.
You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Trafalgar Square via London Bridge and London Charing Cross in around 41 min.