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London to Gatwick Airport trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between London and Gatwick Airport takes 37 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.

37 min
Duration
28 mi
Distance
£18
Average price
Every 10 minutes
Frequency

London to Gatwick Airport train times

Trains run every 10 minutes between London and Gatwick Airport. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from London is at 11:35 PM which arrives into Gatwick Airport at 12:29 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 37 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    train train 49 min • Direct
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    train train 42 min • Direct
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    train train 51 min • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    train train 40 min • Direct
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    train train 53 min • Direct
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    train train 50 min • Direct
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    train train 54 min • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    train train 40 min • Direct
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    train train 53 min • Direct
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    train train 50 min • Direct
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    train train 54 min • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    train train 40 min • Direct
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    train train 53 min • Direct
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    train train 50 min • Direct
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    train train 54 min • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    train train 40 min • Direct
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    train train 53 min • Direct
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    train train 50 min • Direct
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    train train 54 min • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    train train 40 min • Direct
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    train train 54 min • Direct
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    train train 50 min • Direct
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    train train 54 min • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    train train 41 min • Direct
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    train train 52 min • Direct
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    train train 50 min • Direct
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    train train 54 min • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from London to Gatwick Airport.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 27.5 mi
  • Duration: 37 min

What companies run services between London, England and Gatwick Airport, England?

Thameslink operates a train from London Blackfriars to Gatwick Airport every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £19 and the journey takes 34 min. Two other operators also service this route.

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