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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Farringdon (ZFD)
Cheapest price
$25
Average price
$25
Fastest journey
40 m
Average duration
46 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
41 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Farringdon (ZFD) 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 Farringdon (ZFD) will cost around $25 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $25.
Of the 6 trains that leave Gatwick Airport (GTW) for Farringdon (ZFD) on Fri, May 08, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, May 08 the direct trains cover the 41 km distance in an average of 46 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 40 m .
On Fri, May 08 the slowest trains will take 59 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.
W595006:06 AM0h40Gatwick Airport (GTW)6:46 AMFarringdon (ZFD)$251One-way0 transfers- W595026:36 AM0h40Gatwick Airport (GTW)7:16 AMFarringdon (ZFD)$251One-way0 transfers
- G836476:19 AM0h52Gatwick Airport (GTW)7:11 AMFarringdon (ZFD)$251One-way0 transfers
- W594146:02 AM0h59Gatwick Airport (GTW)7:01 AMFarringdon (ZFD)$251One-way0 transfers
- W596326:32 AM0h59Gatwick Airport (GTW)7:31 AMFarringdon (ZFD)$251One-way0 transfers
- W595006:06 AM0h40Gatwick Airport (GTW)6:46 AMFarringdon (ZFD)$251One-way0 transfers
- W595026:36 AM0h40Gatwick Airport (GTW)7:16 AMFarringdon (ZFD)$251One-way0 transfers
- G844396:16 AM0h40Gatwick Airport (GTW)6:56 AMFarringdon (ZFD)$251One-way0 transfers
- G836476:19 AM0h52Gatwick Airport (GTW)7:11 AMFarringdon (ZFD)$251One-way0 transfers
- W594146:02 AM0h59Gatwick Airport (GTW)7:01 AMFarringdon (ZFD)$251One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Farringdon (ZFD)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Farringdon (ZFD) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 51m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, and a train costs an average of $18.
Distance: 25 miles (41 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$23 Average price | $10 Average price Cheapest | $159 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 21m Average total duration Fastest 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 33m Average total duration 2h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Farringdon (ZFD):
A bus is $14 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Farringdon (ZFD) costing on average $23 (€19).
Other travel options to Farringdon (ZFD) take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 3m.
The journey is about 34m faster (51m by train vs 1h 25m by car) and roughly $135 (€108) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($23 (€19) vs $159 (€127)). 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.
Direct services run with Thameslink.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Farringdon (ZFD) train times
The table below shows live departures for Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Farringdon (ZFD) trains for today, Thursday, May 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W59414 | 6:02 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h59 | 7:01 AM Farringdon (ZFD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W59500 | 6:06 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h40 | 6:46 AM Farringdon (ZFD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G84439 | 6:16 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h40 | 6:56 AM Farringdon (ZFD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G83647 | 6:19 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h52 | 7:11 AM Farringdon (ZFD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W59632 | 6:32 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h59 | 7:31 AM Farringdon (ZFD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W59502 | 6:36 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h40 | 7:16 AM Farringdon (ZFD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Why should you book Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Farringdon (ZFD) trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs Thameslink?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Thameslink, but also compare tickets for the likes of Southern to find the best option for your trip from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Farringdon (ZFD).
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Southern to find the best option for your trip from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Farringdon (ZFD).
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and train to find the ideal travel option from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Farringdon (ZFD).
Journey information
Overview: Train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Farringdon (ZFD)
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Trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Farringdon (ZFD) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $18 (€15) but you can travel from only $7 (€6) by bus.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:20, the last at 23:38. The fastest train covers the 25 miles (41 km) distance in 40m.
Distance 25 miles (41 km) |
Average train duration 51m |
Cheapest ticket price $18 (€15) |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 40m |
First train 4:20 AM |
Last train 11:38 PM |
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Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
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Least Busy Day Sun |
Train companies: Thameslink, Southern from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Farringdon (ZFD) trainsThameslink, Southern trains will get you between Gatwick Airport (GTW) and Farringdon (ZFD) from $7 (€6). 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 Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Farringdon (ZFD)
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