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Gatwick Aviation Museum
Volunteer-run museum near the airport with British aircraft, aviation artifacts, and cockpits. A strong niche stop for aviation enthusiasts with close-up access to historic planes.
Cheapest price
$24
Average price
$24
Fastest journey
1 h 30 m
Average duration
1 h 30 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
34 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Clapham High Street (CLP) 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 Clapham High Street (CLP) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) will cost around $24 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $24.
It's difficult to get from Clapham High Street (CLP) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) without transferring at least once.
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W04886Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Clapham High Street (CLP) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a train costs an average of $15.
Distance: 21 miles (34 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$23 Average price | $8 Average price Cheapest | $28 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 20m Average total duration Fastest 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 45m Average total duration 1h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Clapham High Street (CLP) to Gatwick Airport (GTW):
A bus is $15 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Clapham High Street (CLP) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) costing on average $23 (€19).
Other travel options to Gatwick Airport (GTW) take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 15m.
The journey is about 26m faster (50m by train vs 1h 16m 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.
The table below shows live departures for Clapham High Street (CLP) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) trains for today, Saturday, June 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 5:56 AM Clapham High Street (CLP) | 0h53 | 6:49 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:11 AM Clapham High Street (CLP) | 0h44 | 8:55 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:15 AM Clapham High Street (CLP) | 0h53 | 9:08 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, June 7 | |||||
C82315+ W04886 | Delayed 12:17 AM 12:42 AMClapham High Street (CLP) | 1h30 | 2:12 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Clapham High Street (CLP) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $15 (€13) but you can travel from only $6 (€5) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:23, the last at 12:41. The fastest train covers the 21 miles (34 km) distance in 44m.
Distance 21 miles (34 km) |
Average train duration 50m |
Cheapest ticket price $15 (€13) |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 44m |
First train 5:23 AM |
Last train 12:41 PM |
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Service is often included or optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is standard if service is not added. No tip needed for counter service. Round up taxi fares if you wish.
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