Gatwick Airport (GTW) to East Croydon (ECR) train with Thameslink

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to East Croydon (ECR)

Showing times and prices for Jul 17

Cheapest price

$12

Average price

$12

Fastest journey

15 m

Average duration

20 m

Trains per day

6

Distance

25 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to East Croydon (ECR) will cost around $12 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $12.

Fast trains

Of the 6 trains that leave Gatwick Airport (GTW) for East Croydon (ECR) on Thu, Jul 17, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Thu, Jul 17 the direct trains cover the 25 km distance in an average of 20 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 15 m .

On Thu, Jul 17 the slowest trains will take 31 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.

ThameslinkY36033
06:19AM0h26
Gatwick Airport (GTW)
06:45AMEast Croydon (ECR)
$121One-way
0 transfers
ThameslinkY36825
06:16AM0h15
Gatwick Airport (GTW)
06:31AMEast Croydon (ECR)
$121One-way
0 transfers
ThameslinkY36978
06:06AM0h15
Gatwick Airport (GTW)
06:21AMEast Croydon (ECR)
$121One-way
0 transfers
SouthernY28086
06:13AM0h15
Gatwick Airport (GTW)
06:28AMEast Croydon (ECR)
$121One-way
0 transfers
ThameslinkY36672
06:02AM0h31
Gatwick Airport (GTW)
06:33AMEast Croydon (ECR)
$121One-way
0 transfers

Live departures

Gatwick Airport (GTW) to East Croydon (ECR) train times

Showing trains for today, Wednesday, July 16
Last updated at 2:13 AM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
thameslinkY36690
On time
7:01 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h32
7:33 AM East Croydon (ECR)
0 transfersDirect
southernY11170
On time
7:02 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h16
7:18 AM East Croydon (ECR)
0 transfersDirect
thameslinkY37184
On time
7:06 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h15
7:21 AM East Croydon (ECR)
0 transfersDirect
southernY28669
On time
7:13 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h15
7:28 AM East Croydon (ECR)
0 transfersDirect
thameslinkY36841
On time
7:16 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h15
7:31 AM East Croydon (ECR)
0 transfersDirect
thameslinkY36049
On time
7:19 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h26
7:45 AM East Croydon (ECR)
0 transfersDirect

This is the last train of the day.

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to East Croydon (ECR)

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Trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to East Croydon (ECR) run on average 11 times per day, taking around 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $7 (€6) if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
14 miles (24 km)
Average train duration
18m
Cheapest ticket price
$7 (€6)
Trains per day
11
Direct trains
11
Fastest train
14m
First train
01:45
Last train
22:55
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Train companies: Southern and Thameslink from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to East Croydon (ECR) trains

Find the best trains to East Croydon (ECR) from Gatwick Airport (GTW) with Omio's travel partners Southern and Thameslink from $5 (€4). We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the best trip.

Southern Rail is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates a wide range of services, from high-speed intercity trains to local commuter services. Its trains include the InterCity 125, InterCity 225, and Class 444 and 450. It also offers a variety of ticket types, such as Advance, Off-Peak, and Super Off-Peak. The most popular routes for Southern Rail are London to Brighton, London to Southampton, and London to Portsmouth.

Train information from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to East Croydon (ECR) with Southern:

  • Average Duration: 14 min
  • Cheapest Price: $6
  • Southern frequency: 22 a day

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Popular train stations from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to East Croydon (ECR)

Crawley
Croydon
The major train station for departures in Crawley is Gatwick Airport. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Gatwick Airport for your trip from Crawley to Croydon.
Amenities at train station
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LockersLockers
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 24/7
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi in the station.
Lockers
Lockers
  • Provided by Excess Baggage Co located in the North Terminal, open daily from 06:00 until 18:00.
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Airport Car Park
Dining
Dining
  • Costa Coffee
  • KFC
  • McDonald's
Taxis
Taxis
  • Taxi: Taxis are located in the South Terminal bus Station, about 200 yards from station concourse through airport complex
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Escalators, elevators, induction loop, accessible ticket machines, impaired mobility set down, wheelchair ramp for train access, accessible toilets, accessible booking office.
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: Platforms 1 and 2
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Hotel
Hotel
  • Hilton London Gatwick Airport
  • Travelodge Gatwick Airport Central
  • Premier Inn London Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting areas are available on platforms
Ticket Office
Ticket Office
  • 24/7
Car Rental
Car Rental
  • Car hire: Yes, various companies operate from both North and South airport terminals, 200 yards from the station.
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located inside the main terminal.
Public transit options for Gatwick Airport
  • Bus lines: GH1, 17, 18
  • Train lines: Thameslink, Brighton Main Line, Gatwick Express, Redhill Line, Mainline East, Mainline West
  • Onward travel information: Available from airport.
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: The upper level of the bus station
The major train station for arrivals in Croydon is East Croydon. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at East Croydon for your journey to Croydon from Crawley.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 24 Hours a Day Saturday 24 Hours a Day Sunday 24 Hours a Day
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: Shoe repairer Wide range of shops Off Licence Passport Photo Booth
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Taxis
Taxis
  • Taxi: YES
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free access to all platforms. Lifts to overbridge from all platforms and side entrance. Long steep ramps to platforms from main entrance. (over 1:10 gradient). Assistance Meeting Point is the Information Point on station concourse.
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
  • Accessible toilets: Yes
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
WC
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: There are heated waiting rooms and covered waiting areas on each platform
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage location: Station front, opposite Platform 6
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transit options for East Croydon
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses pick up / drop off at the bus stop on Dingwall Road.

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