The average train between Thornton Heath and Gatwick Airport takes 29 min and the fastest train takes 23 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Thornton Heath 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 30 minutes between Thornton Heath and Gatwick Airport. The earliest departure is at 6:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Thornton Heath is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Gatwick Airport at 11:33 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 29 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
28 min • 1 change
41 min • 1 change
34 min • 1 change
31 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Thornton Heath to Gatwick Airport. However, there are services departing from Thornton Heath station and arriving at Gatwick Airport station via East Croydon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29 min.
Thornton Heath to Gatwick Airport train services, operated by Southern, depart from Thornton Heath station.
Thornton Heath to Gatwick Airport train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Gatwick Airport station.
Book your Thornton Heath to Gatwick Airport train tickets online with Southern and Thameslink.
The distance between Thornton Heath and Gatwick Airport is 27.3 km. The road distance is 29 km.
You can take a train from Thornton Heath to Gatwick Airport via East Croydon in around 25 min.
