The average train between Zurich and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) takes 12h 40m and the fastest train takes 8h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Zurich to London Gatwick Airport (LGW). 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 twice daily between Zurich and London Gatwick Airport (LGW). The earliest departure is at 9:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 6:34 PM which arrives into London Gatwick Airport (LGW) at 12:33 PM. All services require a transfer at Mulhouse and take an average of 12h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Zurich to London Gatwick Airport (LGW). However, there are services departing from Zurich station and arriving at London Gatwick Airport (LGW) station via Mulhouse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 40m.
Zurich to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Gatwick Airport station.
Book your Zurich to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), TGV inOui and 3 other operators.
The distance between Zurich and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 759 km. The road distance is 1,112 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Gatwick Airport via Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, and London St Pancras Intl in around 9h 6m.