The average train between St Helens and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) takes 3h 42m and the fastest train takes 3h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from St Helens to London Gatwick Airport (LGW). 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 hourly between St Helens and London Gatwick Airport (LGW). The earliest departure is at 6:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from St Helens is at 11:44 PM which arrives into London Gatwick Airport (LGW) at 8:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Wigan North Western and take an average of 3h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from St Helens to London Gatwick Airport (LGW). However, there are services departing from St Helens station and arriving at London Gatwick Airport (LGW) station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
St Helens to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Wigan North Western station.
St Helens to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Gatwick Airport station.
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The distance between St Helens and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 309.2 km. The road distance is 372 km.
You can take a train from St Helens Central to Gatwick Airport via Wigan North Western, London Euston, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 41m.