Trains tickets from London to Gatwick

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TodayMay 1
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 2 at
    Departure city: London
    Departure location: Streatham
    Arrival time: May 2 at
    Destination city: Gatwick
    Destination location: Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal
    Operated by: SouthernSouthern
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: May 2 at
    Departure city: London
    Departure location: Kentish Town
    Arrival time: May 2 at
    Destination city: Gatwick
    Destination location: Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal
    Operated by: ThamesLinkThamesLink
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 2 at
    Departure city: London
    Departure location: Kentish Town
    Arrival time: May 2 at
    Destination city: Gatwick
    Destination location: Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal
    Operated by: ThamesLinkThamesLink
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 2 at
    Departure city: London
    Departure location: Streatham
    Arrival time: May 2 at
    Destination city: Gatwick
    Destination location: Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal
    Operated by: SouthernSouthern
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 2 at
    Departure city: London
    Departure location: Kentish Town
    Arrival time: May 2 at
    Destination city: Gatwick
    Destination location: Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal
    Operated by: ThamesLinkThamesLink
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from London to Gatwick.

Bus
Average Price$7 - $55Average Duration2h 10m
1kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$11 - $57Average Duration46m
1kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Fastest
Carpool
Average Price$8 - $12Average Duration1h 20m
7kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from London to Gatwick

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Gatwick. The journey takes about 1 hour 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $8, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
1h 20mAverage Duration
$8Cheapest ticket
7kgCO₂ emissions

Train London to Gatwick: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$33
Average train trip duration46m
Number of daily trains53
Earliest train departure6:55am
Distance24 miles (38 km)
Latest train departure11:49pm

London to Gatwick 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
$21
04/30
$22
Today
$21
05/02
$23
05/03
$21
05/04
$21
05/05
$21
05/06
$20
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from London to Gatwick was searched and found on May 6, 2025 with a price of $20

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 $20 to $54 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 $20 which is on 2025-05-06.

Usually RDG_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.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from London to Gatwick is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Gatwick you take, 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 London and Gatwick, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized train travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from London to Gatwick.

Did you know?

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

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.

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

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Train from Gatwick to London

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