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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Frankfurt am Main to London Gatwick Airport
Cheapest price
$295
Average price
$295
Fastest journey
5 h 29 m
Average duration
6 h 5 m
Trains per day
7
Distance
635 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt am Main to London Gatwick Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Frankfurt am Main to London Gatwick Airport will cost around $295 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $295.
It's difficult to get from Frankfurt am Main to London Gatwick Airport without transferring at least 2 times.
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6:34 AM6h29Frankfurt am Main1:03 PMGatwick Airport$2951One-way2 transfers- 8:33 AM6h30Frankfurt am Main3:03 PMGatwick Airport$2951One-way2 transfers
- 10:34 AM6h29Frankfurt am Main5:03 PMGatwick Airport$2951One-way2 transfers
- 12:34 PM5h31Frankfurt am Main6:05 PMGatwick Airport$2951One-way2 transfers
- 2:34 PM5h29Frankfurt am Main8:03 PMGatwick Airport$2951One-way2 transfers
- 2:34 PM5h29Frankfurt am Main8:03 PMGatwick Airport$2951One-way2 transfers
- 12:34 PM5h31Frankfurt am Main6:05 PMGatwick Airport$2951One-way2 transfers
- 6:34 AM6h29Frankfurt am Main1:03 PMGatwick Airport$2951One-way2 transfers
- 10:34 AM6h29Frankfurt am Main5:03 PMGatwick Airport$2951One-way2 transfers
- 4:34 PM6h29Frankfurt am Main11:03 PMGatwick Airport$2951One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Frankfurt am Main to London Gatwick Airport
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to London Gatwick Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $87. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 35m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $87, and a train costs an average of $295.
Distance: 394 miles (635 km)
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$295 Average price | $245 Average price | $154 Average price Cheapest | $116 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 48m Average total duration 7h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration Fastest 1h 35m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 26h 6m Average total duration 25h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to London Gatwick Airport:
A bus is $91 (€75) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to London Gatwick Airport costing on average $245 (€202).
A bus is $141 (€116) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to London Gatwick Airport costing on average $295 (€243).
Other travel options to London Gatwick Airport take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 18m.
Bus takes on average 25h 36m.
You'll arrive about 1h 44m sooner (7h 18m by train vs 9h 2m by car). Tickets start at around $295 (€243) compared to roughly $116 (€96) 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
Frankfurt am Main to London Gatwick Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt am Main to London Gatwick Airport trains for today, Tuesday, July 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 ICE 14+ 9157 | On time 1:45 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 7h12 | 7:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 14+9167 | On time 1:45 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 9h12 | 9:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 12+9167 | 3:43 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 7h14 | 9:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, July 15 | |||||
| 6:34 AM Frankfurt am Main | 6h29 | 1:03 PM Gatwick Airport | 2 transfers | |
| 8:33 AM Frankfurt am Main | 6h30 | 3:03 PM Gatwick Airport | 2 transfers | |
| 10:34 AM Frankfurt am Main | 6h29 | 5:03 PM Gatwick Airport | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Frankfurt am Main to London Gatwick Airport
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United Kingdom
Trains from Frankfurt am Main to London Gatwick Airport run on average 5 times per day, taking around 7h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $295 (€243) but you can travel from only $87 (€71) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 06:34, the last at 20:14. The fastest train covers the 394 miles (635 km) distance in 5h 29m.
Distance 394 miles (635 km) |
Average train duration 7h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price $295 (€243) |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 5h 29m |
First train 6:34 AM |
Last train 8:14 PM |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) from Frankfurt am Main to London Gatwick Airport trainsDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) trains will get you between Frankfurt am Main and London Gatwick Airport from $87 (€71). 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 Frankfurt am Main to London Gatwick Airport
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