Next train departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Train | East Croydon | Horley | Cheapest | ||||
| Train | East Croydon | Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal | Fastest | ||||
| Train | East Croydon | Horley | No tags | ||||
 | Train | East Croydon | Horley | No tags | ||||
| Train | East Croydon | Horley | No tags |
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Get from Croydon to Gatwick
The journey takes about 26 minutes and with fares starting at just CHF 9, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Croydon to Gatwick by train
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Croydon to Gatwick?
The cheapest train tickets from Croydon to Gatwick start from CHF 9. The average price for this train route is around CHF 9. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Croydon to Gatwick?
The average train ride duration from Croydon to Gatwick is 26m, covering a distance of 15 miles (25 km). The quickest train can get you there in 14m and is operated by ThamesLink.
Which train operators service the Croydon to Gatwick route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 19 trains available per day, including services from ThamesLink, Southern.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Croydon to Gatwick?
The earliest train departs from Croydon to Gatwick at 7:04am. And the latest train departs at 4:19pm.
What is the best train operator from Croydon 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 Croydon to Gatwick?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator ThamesLink has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the most timely service from Croydon to Gatwick?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely 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 Croydon to Gatwick?
According to Busbud traveler 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.
The cheapest trip from Croydon to Gatwick was searched and found on May 20, 2026 with a price of CHF 9To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Croydon to Gatwick, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from CHF 9 to CHF 13 for a train ticket from Croydon to Gatwick based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at CHF 9 which is on 2026-05-21.
Usually ThamesLink, Southern 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.
