The cheapest and fastest trains from Bromley South (BMS) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)
Cheapest price
$23
Average price
$23
Fastest journey
1 h 15 m
Average duration
1 h 28 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
30 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bromley South (BMS) 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 Bromley South (BMS) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) will cost around $23 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $23.
Of the 4 trains that leave Bromley South (BMS) for Gatwick Airport (GTW) on Fri, May 08, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, May 08 the direct trains cover the 30 km distance in an average of 1 h 28 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 15 m .
On Fri, May 08 the slowest trains will take 1 h 52 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.
7:12 AM1h22Bromley South (BMS)8:34 AMGatwick Airport (GTW)$231One-way0 transfers
5:12 AM1h52Bromley South (BMS)7:04 AMGatwick Airport (GTW)$231One-way0 transfers
5:48 AM1h22Bromley South (BMS)7:10 AMGatwick Airport (GTW)$231One-way0 transfers
6:03 AM1h15Bromley South (BMS)7:18 AMGatwick Airport (GTW)$231One-way0 transfers
6:03 AM1h15Bromley South (BMS)7:18 AMGatwick Airport (GTW)$231One-way0 transfers
5:48 AM1h22Bromley South (BMS)7:10 AMGatwick Airport (GTW)$231One-way0 transfers
7:12 AM1h22Bromley South (BMS)8:34 AMGatwick Airport (GTW)$231One-way0 transfers
5:12 AM1h52Bromley South (BMS)7:04 AMGatwick Airport (GTW)$231One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Bromley South (BMS) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bromley South (BMS) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 49m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $17, and a train costs an average of $22.
Distance: 18 miles (30 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$23 Average price | $19 Average price Cheapest | $28 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 19m Average total duration Fastest 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 34m Average total duration 4h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bromley South (BMS) to Gatwick Airport (GTW):
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bromley South (BMS) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) costing on average $23 (€19).
Other travel options to Gatwick Airport (GTW) take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 4m.
The journey is about 3m faster (49m by train vs 52m by car) and roughly $5 (€4) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($23 (€19) vs $28 (€23)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Bromley South (BMS) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) train times
The table below shows live departures for Bromley South (BMS) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) trains for today, Thursday, May 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 5:12 AM Bromley South (BMS) | 1h52 | 7:04 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:00 AM Bromley South (BMS) | 1h25 | 9:25 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:03 PM Bromley South (BMS) | 1h16 | 3:19 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:23 PM Bromley South (BMS) | 1h40 | 12:03 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bromley South (BMS) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)
Trains from Bromley South (BMS) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $22 (€18) but you can travel from only $17 (€14) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:08, the last at 23:08. The fastest train covers the 18 miles (30 km) distance in 1h 15m.
Distance 18 miles (30 km) |
Average train duration 49m |
Cheapest ticket price $22 (€18) |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 1h 15m |
First train 12:08 AM |
Last train 11:08 PM |
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Train companies: Southern from Bromley South (BMS) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) trainsSouthern trains will get you between Bromley South (BMS) and Gatwick Airport (GTW) from $18 (€14). 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 Bromley South (BMS) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bromley South (BMS) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Gatwick Airport (GTW), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Bromley South (BMS) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 21:30 Saturday 06:20 - 21:30 Sunday 06:40 - 21:30 Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
- Type of shops available: There is a WH Smith and a shoe repair shop located on the station.
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms - Step free access to all platforms via lifts accessible from the booking hall. There are also steps down to the platform from the booking hall. There is also a separate overbridge further down the platforms to assist with interchanging at the station but this has step access only.
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: booking hall
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: Platforms - Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Platforms 3/4 - Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets- Available during staffing hours
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting room on Platform 1/2 and Platform 3/4
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: at the right hand side of station building
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stop Z outside Tesco
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