How much does a train ticket cost from London to Gatwick?

The cheapest train tickets from London to Gatwick start from £6. The average price for this train route is around £24. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from London to Gatwick?

The average train journey time from London to Gatwick is 44m, covering a distance of 28 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 22m and is operated by Southern .

Which train operators serve the London to Gatwick route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 92 trains available per day, including services from ThamesLink , Southern , Gatwick Express .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from London to Gatwick?

The earliest train from London to Gatwick departs at 07:00. And the latest train departs at 23:56.

Which is the best train operator from London to Gatwick?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is ThamesLink , with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from London to Gatwick?

According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator ThamesLink has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.

Which train operator has the most punctual service from London to Gatwick?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is ThamesLink , with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from London to Gatwick?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is ThamesLink , with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Train London to Gatwick from £5

Next train departures

Next departures from London to Gatwick on 23 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:05	Victoria Rail Station	33m	15:38	Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal	Cheapest
Train	07:55	Norwood Junction	24m	08:19	Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal	Fastest
Train	07:00	London Bridge	49m	07:49	Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal	No tags
Train	07:05	Victoria Rail Station	35m	07:40	Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal	No tags
Train	07:29	Victoria Rail Station	31m	08:00	Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal	No tags

Next departures from London to Gatwick on 24 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:17	London Bridge	1h 13m	08:30	Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal	Cheapest
Train	07:18	Clapham Junction	1h 10m	08:28	Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal	Fastest
Train	07:18	Clapham Junction	1h 10m	08:28	Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal	No tags
Train	07:48	Clapham Junction	1h 11m	08:59	Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal	No tags
Train	07:48	Clapham Junction	1h 11m	08:59	Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal	No tags

Next departures from London to Gatwick on 25 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:34	Norwood Junction	1h 11m	08:45	Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal	Cheapest
Train	08:36	Norwood Junction	1h 9m	09:45	Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal	Fastest
Train	07:34	Norwood Junction	1h 11m	08:45	Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal	No tags
Train	07:54	Norwood Junction	1h 11m	09:05	Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal	No tags
Train	07:54	Norwood Junction	1h 11m	09:05	Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal	No tags

Next departures from London to Gatwick on 26 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:23	Norwood Junction	26m	15:49	Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal	Cheapest
Train	07:55	Norwood Junction	24m	08:19	Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal	Fastest
Train	07:00	London Bridge	49m	07:49	Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal	No tags
Train	07:05	Victoria Rail Station	35m	07:40	Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal	No tags
Train	07:29	Victoria Rail Station	31m	08:00	Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal	No tags

Next departures from London to Gatwick on 27 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:23	Norwood Junction	26m	15:49	Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal	Cheapest
Train	07:55	Norwood Junction	24m	08:19	Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal	Fastest
Train	07:00	London Bridge	49m	07:49	Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal	No tags
Train	07:05	Victoria Rail Station	35m	07:40	Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal	No tags
Train	07:00	London Bridge	49m	07:49	Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal	No tags

Next departures from London to Gatwick on 28 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:23	Norwood Junction	26m	15:49	Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal	Cheapest
Train	07:55	Norwood Junction	24m	08:19	Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal	Fastest
Train	07:12	Norwood Junction	37m	07:49	Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal	No tags
Train	07:23	Norwood Junction	33m	07:56	Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal	No tags
Train	07:12	Norwood Junction	37m	07:49	Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 15:31 GMT.

Compare 3 ways to travel from London to Gatwick

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Carpool stands out as a good way to reach Gatwick. The journey takes about 1 hour and with fares starting at just £3, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day

1hAverage duration

97 milesDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£6 - £51	Average duration3h 29m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£6 - £42	Average duration44m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£3 - £10	Average duration1h	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in London and Gatwick?

London

A
Streatham
174 Streatham High Road (Odeon Cinema, Stop NA), London (Streatham) SW16 1BJ
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B
St Pancras International
King's Cross St. Pancras, Euston Rd, Kings Cross, London N1 9AL, UK
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C
Wandsworth
167 Wandsworth High St, London SW18 4JB, UK
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D
Norwood Junction
Norwood Junction, Station Rd, London SE25 5AG, UK
E
West Hampstead Thameslink
West Hampstead Thameslink, Station, West Hampstead Thameslink, Iverson Rd, London NW6 2RB, UK
F
London Blackfriars
Blackfriars, Underground Ltd, Blackfriars Rd, London EC4R 2BB, UK

Gatwick

A
London Gatwick Airport
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Train Companies

ThamesLink

4.5/510 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

WiFi5

Based on 10 reviews, the company was rated 4.6 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the timeliness but often complained with the ticket access. ThamesLink ticket prices on this trip start at £15

ThamesLink London Gatwick recent customer reviews

The train was perfectly in time

Davide P.

26 April 2023

Highly recommended

Adewole O.

16 December 2022

Southern

4/534 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

WiFi5

Gatwick Express

GB train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, Amtrak Acela, FlixTrain

Frequently asked questions about travelling from London to Gatwick by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from London to Gatwick?
The cheapest train tickets from London to Gatwick start from £6. The average price for this train route is around £24. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from London to Gatwick?
The average train journey time from London to Gatwick is 44m, covering a distance of 28 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 22m and is operated by Southern.
Which train operators serve the London to Gatwick route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 92 trains available per day, including services from ThamesLink, Southern, Gatwick Express.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from London to Gatwick?
The earliest train from London to Gatwick departs at 07:00. And the latest train departs at 23:56.
Which is the best train operator from London to Gatwick?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is ThamesLink, with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from London to Gatwick?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator ThamesLink has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from London to Gatwick?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is ThamesLink, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from London to Gatwick?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is ThamesLink, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

20/01

£14

21/01

£14

Today

£14

23/01

£14

24/01

£16

25/01

£14

26/01

£11

27/01

£12

The cheapest trip from London to Gatwick was searched and found on 26 Jan 2026 with a price of £11

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from London to Gatwick as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £11 to £40 for a train ticket from London to Gatwick based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £11, which is on 2026-01-26.

Usually Gatwick Express will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.