The average train between Waterloo Station and Gatwick takes 38 min and the fastest train takes 34 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Waterloo Station 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 20 minutes between Waterloo Station and Gatwick. The earliest departure is at 12:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Waterloo Station is at 5:39 PM which arrives into Gatwick at 6:13 PM. All services require a transfer at London Bridge station and take an average of 38 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
5h 13m • 1 change
34 min • 1 change
34 min • 1 change
35 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Waterloo Station to Gatwick. However, there are services departing from Waterloo Station station and arriving at Gatwick station via Gatwick Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38 min.
Waterloo Station to Gatwick train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from London Bridge station.
Waterloo Station to Gatwick train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Gatwick Airport station.
Book your Waterloo Station to Gatwick train tickets online with London Underground (Tube) and Thameslink.
The distance between Waterloo Station and Gatwick is 37.7 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.
