The average train between Waterloo East Station and Gatwick Airport takes 37 min and the fastest train takes 35 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Waterloo East Station 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 Waterloo East Station and Gatwick Airport. The earliest departure is at 5:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Waterloo East Station is at 11:28 PM which arrives into Gatwick Airport at 12:21 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 37 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Waterloo East Station to Gatwick Airport. However, there are services departing from Waterloo East Station station and arriving at Gatwick Airport station via Gatwick Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37 min.
Waterloo East Station to Gatwick Airport train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from London Bridge station.
Waterloo East Station to Gatwick Airport train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Gatwick Airport station.
Book your Waterloo East Station to Gatwick Airport train tickets online with Southeastern and Thameslink.
The distance between Waterloo East Station and Gatwick Airport is 38.8 km. The road distance is 44 km.
Thameslink operates a train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airport every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £13–27 and the journey takes 28 min. Southern also services this route hourly.
