The average train between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Waterloo Station takes 41 min and the fastest train takes 35 min. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Waterloo Station. 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 Waterloo Station. 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 Waterloo Station at 11:34 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 41 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

39 min • 1 change

37 min • 1 change

39 min • 1 change

37 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Waterloo Station. However, there are services departing from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) station and arriving at Waterloo Station station via Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41 min.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Waterloo Station train services, operated by Southern, depart from Gatwick Airport station.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Waterloo Station train services, operated by Southern, arrive at London Waterloo station.
Book your London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Waterloo Station train tickets online with Southern and South Western Railway.
The distance between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Waterloo Station is 38.7 km. The road distance is 45 km.
You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to London Waterloo via Clapham Junction in around 35 min.