The cheapest and fastest trains from Didcot Parkway (DID) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)
Cheapest price
$50
Average price
$50
Fastest journey
1 h 50 m
Average duration
2 h 11 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
90 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Didcot Parkway (DID) 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 Didcot Parkway (DID) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) will cost around $50 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $50.
Of the 3 trains that leave Didcot Parkway (DID) for Gatwick Airport (GTW) on Tue, Jul 21, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jul 21 the direct trains cover the 90 km distance in an average of 2 h 11 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 50 m .
On Tue, Jul 21 the slowest trains will take 2 h 45 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.
4:10 AM2h45Didcot Parkway (DID)6:55 AMGatwick Airport (GTW)$501One-way0 transfers
1:05 PM1h50Didcot Parkway (DID)2:55 PMGatwick Airport (GTW)$501One-way0 transfers
2:58 PM1h57Didcot Parkway (DID)4:55 PMGatwick Airport (GTW)$511One-way0 transfers
1:05 PM1h50Didcot Parkway (DID)2:55 PMGatwick Airport (GTW)$501One-way0 transfers
2:58 PM1h57Didcot Parkway (DID)4:55 PMGatwick Airport (GTW)$511One-way0 transfers
4:10 AM2h45Didcot Parkway (DID)6:55 AMGatwick Airport (GTW)$501One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Didcot Parkway (DID) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Didcot Parkway (DID) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 46m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a train costs an average of $46.
Distance: 55 miles (90 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$52 Average price | $37 Average price Cheapest | $26 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 16m Average total duration Fastest 1h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 12m Average total duration 2h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Didcot Parkway (DID) to Gatwick Airport (GTW):
A bus is $15 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Didcot Parkway (DID) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) costing on average $52 (€42).
Other travel options to Gatwick Airport (GTW) take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 42m.
Tickets start at around $52 (€42) compared to roughly $26 (€22) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-25.17 (€-20.68). The journey takes 1h 46m versus 1h 44m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Didcot Parkway (DID) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) train times
The table below shows live departures for Didcot Parkway (DID) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) trains for today, Monday, July 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W34456+ Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon+ W45427 | On time 6:20 AM Didcot Parkway (DID) | 1h54 | 8:14 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
W34456+ Tube from London Paddington to London Bridge+ W45522 | On time 6:20 AM Didcot Parkway (DID) | 2h14 | 8:34 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
W34456+ W32881+ G26158+ L12080 | On time 6:20 AM Didcot Parkway (DID) | 2h18 | 8:38 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 4 transfers | |
W34456+ Tube from London Paddington to London Victoria+ G26383 | On time 6:20 AM Didcot Parkway (DID) | 1h59 | 8:19 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
G14893+ Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon+ G28268 | On time 6:46 AM Didcot Parkway (DID) | 1h58 | 8:44 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
G14893 · G15090 | On time 6:46 AM Didcot Parkway (DID) | 2h09 | 8:55 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
G14893+ Tube from London Paddington to London Bridge+ W45610 | On time 6:46 AM Didcot Parkway (DID) | 2h08 | 8:54 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
G14893+ Tube from London Paddington to London Victoria+ G26385 | On time 6:46 AM Didcot Parkway (DID) | 2h03 | 8:49 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
G14893+ W32903+ L12085+ C37994 | On time 6:46 AM Didcot Parkway (DID) | 2h22 | 9:08 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 4 transfers | |
W35431+ Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon+ W45542 | On time 7:05 AM Didcot Parkway (DID) | 1h59 | 9:04 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
W35431+ Tube from London Paddington to London Bridge+ W45401 | On time 7:05 AM Didcot Parkway (DID) | 2h09 | 9:14 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
W35431+ Tube from London Paddington to London Victoria+ G26160 | On time 7:05 AM Didcot Parkway (DID) | 2h03 | 9:08 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
W35217+ Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon+ W45401 | On time 7:14 AM Didcot Parkway (DID) | 2h00 | 9:14 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
W35217+ Tube from London Paddington to London Victoria+ G26387 | On time 7:14 AM Didcot Parkway (DID) | 2h05 | 9:19 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
G14894 · G15091 | 7:27 AM Didcot Parkway (DID) | 1h57 | 9:24 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
G14894+ C37666+ L12093+ G26786 | On time 7:27 AM Didcot Parkway (DID) | 2h22 | 9:49 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 4 transfers | |
V01216+ Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon+ W45524 | On time 7:35 AM Didcot Parkway (DID) | 1h59 | 9:34 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
V01216+ Tube from London Paddington to London Bridge+ W45391 | On time 7:35 AM Didcot Parkway (DID) | 2h09 | 9:44 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
V01216+ Tube from London Paddington to London Victoria+ G26165 | On time 7:35 AM Didcot Parkway (DID) | 2h03 | 9:38 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
W34855+ Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon+ W45391 | On time 7:46 AM Didcot Parkway (DID) | 1h58 | 9:44 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
W34855+ Tube from London Paddington to London Victoria+ G26389 | On time 7:46 AM Didcot Parkway (DID) | 2h03 | 9:49 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
G15122 · W35271 | 7:57 AM Didcot Parkway (DID) | 1h58 | 9:55 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
G15122+ L12098+ G26792 · G26392 | 7:57 AM Didcot Parkway (DID) | 2h22 | 10:19 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 4 transfers | |
G15040+ Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon+ W45408 | On time 8:10 AM Didcot Parkway (DID) | 2h04 | 10:14 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
G15040+ Tube from Bond Street (Elizabeth line) to London Bridge+ W45408+ C38125 | On time 8:10 AM Didcot Parkway (DID) | 2h04 | 10:14 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Didcot Parkway (DID) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)
Trains from Didcot Parkway (DID) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $46 (€38) but you can travel from only $12 (€10) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 03:10, the last at 20:22. The fastest train covers the 55 miles (90 km) distance in 1h 50m.
Distance 55 miles (90 km) |
Average train duration 1h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price $46 (€38) |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 1h 50m |
First train 3:10 AM |
Last train 8:22 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Train companies: Great Western Railway, Thameslink, South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Didcot Parkway (DID) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) trainsGreat Western Railway, Thameslink, South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Didcot Parkway (DID) and Gatwick Airport (GTW) from $12 (€10). 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 Didcot Parkway (DID) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Didcot Parkway (DID) 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.

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Popular train stations from Didcot Parkway (DID) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)
Most Didcot Parkway (DID) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) trains use the Didcot Parkway to London Paddington station pair. Use this guide to compare Didcot Parkway (DID) and Gatwick Airport (GTW) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Didcot Parkway from Didcot city centre
Didcot Parkway train station facilities and services
Didcot Parkway has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Didcot Parkway.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Didcot Parkway. ATMs are available at Didcot Parkway.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Didcot Parkway.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Didcot Parkway: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Didcot Parkway: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Didcot Parkway: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step free Category A station - This station has step free access to all platforms via lifts. Platform 1 can be accessed via ramp to the front of the station. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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