The average train between North London and Gatwick Airport takes 53 min and the fastest train takes 50 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from North 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 20 minutes between North London and Gatwick Airport. The earliest departure is at 12:21 AM at night, and the last departure from North London is at 5:42 PM which arrives into Gatwick Airport at 6:34 PM. All services require a transfer at King's Cross St. Pancras station and take an average of 53 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 35m • 1 change

52 min • 1 change

52 min • 1 change

52 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from North London to Gatwick Airport. However, there are services departing from North London station and arriving at Gatwick Airport station via Gatwick Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 53 min.
North London to Gatwick Airport train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from London St Pancras Intl station.
North London to Gatwick Airport train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Gatwick Airport station.
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The distance between North London and Gatwick Airport is 44.2 km. The road distance is 50 km.
Thameslink operates a train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airport every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £15–30 and the journey takes 43 min.