The average train between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and York takes 2h 52m and the fastest train takes 2h 37m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to York. 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 30 minutes between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and York. The earliest departure is at 4:41 AM at night, and the last departure from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is at 10:06 PM which arrives into York at 1:48 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 2h 52m. 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 York. However, there are services departing from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) station and arriving at York station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to York train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Gatwick Airport station.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to York train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at York station.
Book your London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to York train tickets online with Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Grand Central Trains.
The distance between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and York is 317.6 km. The road distance is 349 km.
You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to York via London St Pancras International and King's Cross in around 2h 41m.