The average train between York and Gatwick Airport takes 2h 58m and the fastest train takes 2h 45m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from York 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 York and Gatwick Airport. The earliest departure is at 4:40 AM at night, and the last departure from York is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Gatwick Airport at 3:29 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 2h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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2h 46m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from York to Gatwick Airport? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from York to Gatwick Airport. However, there are services departing from York station and arriving at Gatwick Airport station via King's Cross station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
York to Gatwick Airport train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from York station.
York to Gatwick Airport train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Gatwick Airport station.
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The distance between York and Gatwick Airport is 317.6 km. The road distance is 368 km.
You can take a train from York to Gatwick Airport via London Kings Cross and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 39m.