Trains tickets from Gatwick to London

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TomorrowMay 2
from $21
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TueMay 6
from $11
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 2 at
    Departure city: Gatwick
    Departure location: Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal
    Arrival time: May 2 at
    Destination city: London
    Destination location: Battersea Park
    Operated by: SouthernSouthern
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: May 2 at
    Departure city: Gatwick
    Departure location: Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal
    Arrival time: May 2 at
    Destination city: London
    Destination location: Battersea Park
    Operated by: SouthernSouthern
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 2 at
    Departure city: Gatwick
    Departure location: Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal
    Arrival time: May 2 at
    Destination city: London
    Destination location: Battersea Park
    Operated by: SouthernSouthern
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 2 at
    Departure city: Gatwick
    Departure location: Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal
    Arrival time: May 2 at
    Destination city: London
    Destination location: Kentish Town
    Operated by: ThamesLinkThamesLink
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 2 at
    Departure city: Gatwick
    Departure location: Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal
    Arrival time: May 2 at
    Destination city: London
    Destination location: Battersea Park
    Operated by: SouthernSouthern
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Gatwick to London.

Bus
Average Price$7 - $57Average Duration2h 30m
1kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$11 - $99Average Duration46m
1kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Fastest
Carpool
Average Price$13 - $14Average Duration1h 10m
2kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Gatwick to London

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach London. The journey takes about 46 minutes and with fares starting at just $11, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

63train per day
46mAverage Duration
$11Cheapest ticket
1kgCO₂ emissions

Train Gatwick to London: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$31
Average train trip duration46m
Number of daily trains63
Earliest train departure6:55am
Distance25 miles (40 km)
Latest train departure11:06pm

Gatwick to London Train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
04/29
$15
04/30
$11
Today
$20
05/02
$21
05/03
$20
05/04
$17
05/05
$18
05/06
$11
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Gatwick to London was searched and found on Apr 30, 2025 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 Gatwick to London, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $11 to $94 for a train ticket from Gatwick to London based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $11 which is on 2025-05-06.

Usually RDG_GATWICK_EXPRESS, RDG_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.

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Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to London, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

By choosing the train between Gatwick and London, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

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Did you know?

Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

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