- Distance: 26.5 mi
- Duration: 36 min
The average train between London and Gatwick Airport takes 36 min and the fastest train takes 29 min. The train runs at least 10 times per hour from London to Gatwick Airport. 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 10 minutes between London and Gatwick Airport. The earliest departure is at 1:24 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from London is at 5:29 PM which arrives into Gatwick Airport at 5:59 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 36 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from London station and arriving at Gatwick Airport station. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate 3 times a day. The journey takes approximately 36 min.
London to Gatwick Airport train services, operated by Southern, depart from London Victoria station.
London to Gatwick Airport train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Gatwick Airport station.
Book your London to Gatwick Airport train tickets online with Southern, Gatwick Express and Thameslink.
The distance between London and Gatwick Airport is 39.1 km. The road distance is 43 km.
Southern operates a train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airport every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £13–27 and the journey takes 33 min. Two other operators also service this route.
