The average train between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Woolwich takes 1h 8m and the fastest train takes 53 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Woolwich. 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 Woolwich. 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 Woolwich at 6:59 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 19m • 1 change

1h 3m • 1 change

1h 6m • 1 change

1h 12m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Woolwich. However, there are services departing from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) station and arriving at Woolwich station via London Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 8m.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Woolwich train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Gatwick Airport station.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Woolwich train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Woolwich Arsenal station.
Book your London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Woolwich train tickets online with Thameslink and Southeastern.
The distance between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Woolwich is 39.5 km. The road distance is 56 km.
You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Woolwich Arsenal via London Bridge in around 59 min.