Cambridge to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) train

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Cheap train tickets from Cambridge to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

Showing times and prices for Oct 08

Cheapest

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cambridge to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

Cheapest
Thameslink
G54475
09:23AM1h51
Cambridge station (CBG)
11:14AMGatwick Airport (GTW)
$331One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
Great Northern
G10703
09:30AM2h34
Cambridge North (CMB)
12:04PMGatwick Airport (GTW)
$331One-way
1 transfer
Cheapest
Thameslink
G54472
08:52AM1h52
Cambridge station (CBG)
10:44AMGatwick Airport (GTW)
$331One-way
0 transfers
Great Northern
G10703
09:37AM2h12
Cambridge station (CBG)
11:49AMGatwick Airport (GTW)
$711One-way
2 transfers
Thameslink
G54470
08:23AM1h51
Cambridge station (CBG)
10:14AMGatwick Airport (GTW)
$711One-way
0 transfers

Cambridge to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, October 8
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfersTickets
Thameslink
G54470
08:23AM Cambridge station (CBG)1h51 10:14AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)0 transfersDirect
Thameslink
G54472
08:52AM Cambridge station (CBG)1h52 10:44AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)0 transfersDirect
Thameslink
G54475
09:23AM Cambridge station (CBG)1h51 11:14AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)0 transfersDirect
Great Northern
G10703
09:30AM Cambridge North (CMB)2h34 12:04PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)1 transfer
Great Northern
G10703
09:37AM Cambridge station (CBG)2h12 11:49AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)2 transfers

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Fastest train times from Cambridge to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

Showing times and prices for Oct 08

Fastest Journey

1 h 51 m

Average

2 h 4 m

Trains per day

5

Distance

117 km

Of the 5 trains that leave Cambridge for London Gatwick Airport (LGW) every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest
Thameslink
G54475
09:23AM1h51
Cambridge station (CBG)
11:14AMGatwick Airport (GTW)
$331One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
Thameslink
G54470
08:23AM1h51
Cambridge station (CBG)
10:14AMGatwick Airport (GTW)
$711One-way
0 transfers
Thameslink
G54472
08:52AM1h52
Cambridge station (CBG)
10:44AMGatwick Airport (GTW)
$331One-way
0 transfers
Great Northern
G10703
09:37AM2h12
Cambridge station (CBG)
11:49AMGatwick Airport (GTW)
$711One-way
2 transfers
Great Northern
G10703
09:30AM2h34
Cambridge North (CMB)
12:04PMGatwick Airport (GTW)
$331One-way
1 transfer

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Overview: Train from Cambridge to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

distanceDistance73 miles (117 km)
durationAverage train duration1 h 51 min
priceAverage train ticket price$44 (€38)
frequencyTrain frequency25 a day
changesDirect trainYes, there are 19 direct trains a day
carriersTrain providersThameslink, Great Northern or Abellio Greater Anglia

Trains from Cambridge to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) cover the 73 miles (117 km) long journey taking on average 1 h 51 min with our travel partners like Thameslink, Great Northern or Abellio Greater Anglia. Normally, there are 25 trains operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this journey for as low as $18 (€16), but the average price of train tickets is $44 (€38).

Train companies: Thameslink, Great Northern and Abellio Greater Anglia from Cambridge to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) trains

Travel from Cambridge to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) from $19 (€17) with Omio’s train partners Thameslink, Great Northern and Abellio Greater Anglia! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most convenient trip for you.

Thameslink is a train service that operates in the United Kingdom. It is operated by Govia Thameslink Railway and serves the counties of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, London, and Surrey. The trains run from early morning until late at night, with some services running 24 hours a day. There are a variety of train types available, including Class 700 Desiro City, Class 377 Electrostar, Class 387/1 Electrostar, and Class 319/0. Ticket types include Anytime, Off-Peak, Super Off-Peak, and Advance. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. The most popular routes for Thameslink are London to Brighton, London to Bedford, and London to Luton.

Thameslink from Cambridge to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) train information:

  • Average Duration: 1 h 50 min
  • Cheapest Price: $19
  • Thameslink frequency: 16 a day

FAQs: Trains from Cambridge to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

FAQs: Travel by train from Cambridge to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Cambridge to London Gatwick Airport (LGW).
FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Cambridge to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) can start from as little as $18 (€16) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Cambridge to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is $44 (€38); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Cambridge to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) train travel time is 1 h 51 min   for the 73 mile (117 km) long route, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Cambridge to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) leaves at 4: 53 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last train from Cambridge to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) leaves at 10: 53 PM.
Yes, there are 19 direct trains a day from Cambridge to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) with Thameslink. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.
For the trip from Cambridge to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) you can take a train with Thameslink, Great Northern or Abellio Greater Anglia. Be sure to check out all possible train companies that offer services between Cambridge and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 10: 53 PM.
A day trip to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) from Cambridge is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 51 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from Cambridge to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) by train is November.
You have options as you can travel from Cambridge to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) 2 different ways: train or bus.

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