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Watford Junction to Gatwick trains

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The average train between Watford Junction and Gatwick takes 1h 24m and the fastest train takes 1h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Watford Junction 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.

1h 24m
Duration
42 mi
Distance
£23
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Watford Junction to Clapham Junctiontrain train Watford Junction - East Croydon / ...
  2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Gatwick Airporttrain train London Victoria - Littlehampton / ...
1h 14m
£19–32

Watford Junction to Gatwick train times

Trains run hourly between Watford Junction and Gatwick. The earliest departure is at 5:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Watford Junction is at 11:42 PM which arrives into Gatwick at 5:12 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 41.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 24m

What companies run services between Watford Junction, England and Gatwick, England?

You can take a train from Watford Junction to Gatwick Airport via Clapham Junction in around 1h 14m.

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