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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Alexandra Palace (AAP) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)
Cheapest price on Sep 20
$46
Average ticket price on Sep 20
$46
Fastest journey on Sep 20
1 h 33 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
1 h 37 m
Trains on Sep 20
3
Distance
49 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Alexandra Palace (AAP) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Alexandra Palace (AAP) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) will cost around $46 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $46.
On Sun, Sep 20, we found 3 trains from Alexandra Palace (AAP) to Gatwick Airport (GTW), including 3 direct services.
On Sun, Sep 20 the direct trains cover the 49 km distance in an average of 1 h 37 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 33 m .
On Sun, Sep 20 the slowest trains will take 1 h 39 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
6:16 AM1h39Alexandra Palace (AAP)7:55 AMGatwick Airport (GTW)$461One-way0 transfers
7:31 AM1h33Alexandra Palace (AAP)9:04 AMGatwick Airport (GTW)$461One-way0 transfers- 7:16 AM1h39Alexandra Palace (AAP)8:55 AMGatwick Airport (GTW)$461One-way0 transfers
- 7:31 AM1h33Alexandra Palace (AAP)9:04 AMGatwick Airport (GTW)$461One-way0 transfers
- 7:16 AM1h39Alexandra Palace (AAP)8:55 AMGatwick Airport (GTW)$461One-way0 transfers
- 6:16 AM1h39Alexandra Palace (AAP)7:55 AMGatwick Airport (GTW)$461One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Alexandra Palace (AAP) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Alexandra Palace (AAP) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $14 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 29m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $14, while a train costs an average of $46.
Distance: 30 miles (49 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$46 Average price | $14 Average price Cheapest | $36 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 29m Average total duration Fastest 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 32m Average total duration 2h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Alexandra Palace (AAP) to Gatwick Airport (GTW):
A bus is $32 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Alexandra Palace (AAP) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) costing on average $46.
Other travel options to Gatwick Airport (GTW) take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 2m.
You'll arrive about 24m sooner (59m by train vs 1h 23m by car). Tickets start at around $46 compared to roughly $36 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Alexandra Palace (AAP) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) train times
The table below shows live departures for Alexandra Palace (AAP) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) trains for today, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:16 AM Alexandra Palace (AAP) | 1h22 | 8:38 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, September 20 | |||||
| 6:16 AM Alexandra Palace (AAP) | 1h39 | 7:55 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Alexandra Palace (AAP) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)
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Trains from Alexandra Palace (AAP) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $45 but you can travel from only $9 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:00, the last at 23:46. The fastest train covers the 30 miles (49 km) distance in 56m.
Distance 30 miles (49 km) |
Average train duration 59m |
Cheapest ticket price $45 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 56m |
First train 4:00 AM |
Last train 11:46 PM |
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Train companies: Thameslink, Southern, Gatwick Express from Alexandra Palace (AAP) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) trainsThameslink, Southern, Gatwick Express trains will get you between Alexandra Palace (AAP) and Gatwick Airport (GTW) from $9. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Alexandra Palace (AAP) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)
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