- Distance: 16 mi
- Duration: 18 min
The average train between South Croydon and Gatwick takes 18 min and the fastest train takes 14 min. The train runs at least 12 times per hour from South Croydon to Gatwick. 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 5 minutes between South Croydon and Gatwick. The earliest departure is at 6:10 PM in the evening, and the last departure from South Croydon is at 9:16 PM which arrives into Gatwick at 9:47 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 18 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from South Croydon station and arriving at Gatwick station. Services depart every 5 minutes, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 18 min.
South Croydon to Gatwick train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from East Croydon station.
South Croydon to Gatwick train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Gatwick Airport station.
Book your South Croydon to Gatwick train tickets online with Thameslink and Southern.
The distance between South Croydon and Gatwick is 22.6 km. The road distance is 26 km.
Thameslink operates a train from East Croydon to Gatwick Airport every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £8–16 and the journey takes 14 min. Southern also services this route every 15 minutes.
