Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Kensington Olympia (KPA) train with Southern

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Kensington Olympia (KPA)

Showing times and prices for Aug 04

Cheapest price

zł94

Average price

zł94

Fastest journey

46 m

Average duration

49 m

Trains per day

2

Distance

38 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Kensington Olympia (KPA) 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 Kensington Olympia (KPA) will cost around zł94 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only zł94.

Fast trains

It's difficult to get from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Kensington Olympia (KPA) without transferring at least once.

  • SouthernG26149+London OvergroundG07165
    5:42 AM0h51
    Gatwick Airport (GTW)
    6:33 AMKensington Olympia (KPA)
    941One-way
    1 transfer
  • SouthernG26115+London OvergroundG07168
    5:57 AM0h46
    Gatwick Airport (GTW)
    6:43 AMKensington Olympia (KPA)
    941One-way
    1 transfer

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Kensington Olympia (KPA)

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Kensington Olympia (KPA) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from zł23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 36m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of zł23, and a train costs an average of zł56.

Distance: 23 miles (38 km)

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Most popular
Train
Bus
Driving

zł86

Average price

zł33

Average price

Cheapest

zł112

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

1h 6m

Average total duration

Fastest

36m

Onboard

+

30m

Additional time*

2h 43m

Average total duration

2h 13m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 6m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Southern

Most popular train company

National Express

Most popular bus company

Your own car or car rental

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Kensington Olympia (KPA) is a bus with an average price of zł33.

This is compared to other travel options from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Kensington Olympia (KPA):

A bus is zł53 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Kensington Olympia (KPA) costing on average zł86.

The fastest way to travel from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Kensington Olympia (KPA) is by train with an average journey time of 36m.

Other travel options to Kensington Olympia (KPA) take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 13m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Gatwick Airport (GTW) and Kensington Olympia (KPA) including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Kensington Olympia (KPA) among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 30m faster (36m by train vs 1h 6m by car) and roughly zł26 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (zł86 vs zł112). 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.

Live departures

Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Kensington Olympia (KPA) train times

The table below shows live departures for Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Kensington Olympia (KPA) trains for today, Monday, August 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
SouthernG26149+London OvergroundG07165
On time
5:38 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h55
6:33 AM Kensington Olympia (KPA)
1 transfer
SouthernG26115+London OvergroundG071685:57 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h46
6:43 AM Kensington Olympia (KPA)1 transfer
ThameslinkW45420+SouthernC93200+London OvergroundG07174
On time
6:06 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
1h02
7:08 AM Kensington Olympia (KPA)
2 transfers
SouthernC82505+London OvergroundG07180
On time
6:43 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h49
7:32 AM Kensington Olympia (KPA)
1 transfer
ThameslinkW45465+SouthernG88357+London OvergroundG071846:46 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h59
7:45 AM Kensington Olympia (KPA)2 transfers
SouthernC83035 · G27740
On time
7:03 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h47
7:50 AM Kensington Olympia (KPA)
1 transfer
SouthernC82336+London OvergroundG07190
On time
7:14 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h53
8:07 AM Kensington Olympia (KPA)
1 transfer
ThameslinkW45437+SouthernC83038+London OvergroundC110947:16 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
1h05
8:21 AM Kensington Olympia (KPA)2 transfers
SouthernC82782+London OvergroundC110947:32 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h49
8:21 AM Kensington Olympia (KPA)1 transfer
SouthernC82340+London OvergroundG071977:43 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h49
8:32 AM Kensington Olympia (KPA)1 transfer
SouthernC83042+London OvergroundG072007:55 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h49
8:44 AM Kensington Olympia (KPA)1 transfer
SouthernG26282 · G277438:02 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h47
8:49 AM Kensington Olympia (KPA)1 transfer
SouthernC82344+London OvergroundC110818:13 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h49
9:02 AM Kensington Olympia (KPA)1 transfer
SouthernC82792+London OvergroundG072098:32 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h49
9:21 AM Kensington Olympia (KPA)1 transfer
SouthernC82349+London OvergroundG072128:43 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h49
9:32 AM Kensington Olympia (KPA)1 transfer
SouthernG88046+London OvergroundP025208:55 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h49
9:44 AM Kensington Olympia (KPA)1 transfer
SouthernG26287 · W292359:02 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h48
9:50 AM Kensington Olympia (KPA)1 transfer
SouthernC82354+London OvergroundG072169:13 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h46
9:59 AM Kensington Olympia (KPA)1 transfer
SouthernC82358+London OvergroundG072239:43 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h50
10:33 AM Kensington Olympia (KPA)1 transfer
SouthernG26393+London OvergroundC110979:56 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h50
10:46 AM Kensington Olympia (KPA)1 transfer
SouthernG26292 · G2774510:02 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h48
10:50 AM Kensington Olympia (KPA)1 transfer
SouthernC82363+London OvergroundG0722810:13 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h46
10:59 AM Kensington Olympia (KPA)1 transfer
SouthernC82367+London OvergroundG0723410:43 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h47
11:30 AM Kensington Olympia (KPA)1 transfer
SouthernG26400+London OvergroundG0723910:56 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h46
11:42 AM Kensington Olympia (KPA)1 transfer
SouthernG26298 · G2774711:02 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h49
11:51 AM Kensington Olympia (KPA)1 transfer
SouthernC82373+London OvergroundG0724111:13 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h46
11:59 AM Kensington Olympia (KPA)1 transfer
SouthernG26403+London OvergroundC1109911:26 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h50
12:16 PM Kensington Olympia (KPA)1 transfer
SouthernC82377+London OvergroundG0724811:43 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h46
12:29 PM Kensington Olympia (KPA)1 transfer
SouthernG26407+London OvergroundG0725111:56 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h48
12:44 PM Kensington Olympia (KPA)1 transfer
SouthernG26304 · G2774912:02 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h48
12:50 PM Kensington Olympia (KPA)1 transfer
SouthernC82383+London OvergroundG0725212:13 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h46
12:59 PM Kensington Olympia (KPA)1 transfer
SouthernG26410+London OvergroundC1110012:26 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h48
1:14 PM Kensington Olympia (KPA)1 transfer

This is the last train of the day.

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Why should you book Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Kensington Olympia (KPA) trains with Omio?

Southern as well as Thameslink or Southern offer trains services from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Kensington Olympia (KPA).
Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Kensington Olympia (KPA).

Why book with Omio vs Southern?

  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Southern, but also compare tickets for the likes of Thameslink or Southern to find the best option for your trip from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Kensington Olympia (KPA).
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  • Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Southern with all available travel options, which are train and bus to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Kensington Olympia (KPA).

Why book with Omio over Wanderu or Trainline?

  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Thameslink or Southern to find the best option for your trip from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Kensington Olympia (KPA).
  • Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Kensington Olympia (KPA).

Journey information

Overview: Train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Kensington Olympia (KPA)

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Trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Kensington Olympia (KPA) run on average 9 times per day, taking around 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at zł56 but you can travel from only zł23 by bus.

The earliest train runs at 04:04, the last at 22:26. The fastest train covers the 23 miles (38 km) distance in 43m.

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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from zł23
Distance
23 miles (38 km)
Average train duration
36m
Cheapest ticket price
zł56
Trains per day
9
Fastest train
43m
First train
4:04 AM
Last train
10:26 PM
Cheapest Month
Jul
Cheapest Day
Sat
High Season
Jan - Mar
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Busiest Day
Thu
Least Busy Day
Sun
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from zł23

Train companies: Southern, Thameslink from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Kensington Olympia (KPA) trainsSouthern, Thameslink trains will get you between Gatwick Airport (GTW) and Kensington Olympia (KPA) from zł23. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Southern

About
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. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Southern Rail are London to Brighton, London to Southampton, and London to Portsmouth.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
43m
Cheapest Price
zł56
Southern frequency
9 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and luggage areas at the end of carriages
Cancellation Policy
According to ticket type conditions
Refund
Full refund provided
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with snacks and drinks
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require a ticket
Quiet zone

Thameslink

About
Thameslink is a train service that operates in the United Kingdom. It is operated by Govia Thameslink Railway and serves the counties of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, London, and Surrey. The trains run from early morning until late at night, with some services running 24 hours a day. There are a variety of train types available, including Class 700 Desiro City, Class 377 Electrostar, Class 387/1 Electrostar, and Class 319/0. Ticket types include Anytime, Off-Peak, Super Off-Peak, and Advance. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. The most popular routes for Thameslink are London to Brighton, London to Bedford, and London to Luton.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 48m
Cheapest Price
zł148
Thameslink frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund available if service is canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on some routes offering drinks and snacks
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets free of charge. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone

FAQs: Trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Kensington Olympia (KPA)

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Kensington Olympia (KPA) 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 Kensington Olympia (KPA), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Train ticket prices from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Kensington Olympia (KPA) can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at zł56, while the average price is around zł86.
The train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Kensington Olympia (KPA) takes 43m and runs 9 per day.
The first train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Kensington Olympia (KPA) leaves at 4:04 AM.
The distance by train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Kensington Olympia (KPA) is 23 miles (38 km).
The last train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Kensington Olympia (KPA) leaves at 10:26 PM.
There is no high speed train available from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Kensington Olympia (KPA).
There is no direct train service currently available from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Kensington Olympia (KPA).
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Kensington Olympia (KPA).
The cheapest way to get from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Kensington Olympia (KPA) is by bus, with a cost of around zł23.
The train journey from Gatwick Airport to Kensington Olympia primarily travels through urban and suburban areas, with views of residential neighborhoods, parks, and commercial districts, but it is not typically considered scenic compared to routes through more rural or picturesque landscapes.
Yes, a day trip from Gatwick Airport to Kensington Olympia is feasible with a journey time of 43m, a distance of 23 miles (38 km), and a frequency of 9 trains per day.
Yes, you can take the train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Kensington Olympia (KPA).
Since neither Gatwick Airport (GTW) nor Kensington Olympia (KPA) are in the Schengen Area, passport requirements depend on the specific immigration rules of United Kingdom and United Kingdom. Entry and visa requirements can be subject to change. For the latest information, check with your destination's embassy or consulate.
Popular day trips by train from Kensington Olympia (KPA) include Guildford, Haywards Heath, Woking, Horsham, Stevenage.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Kensington Olympia (KPA) among Omio's users.
Items not allowed on trains typically include hazardous materials such as explosives, flammable liquids, corrosive substances, and illegal drugs. Additionally, large or bulky items that may obstruct aisles or emergency exits, as well as pets without proper carriers, may be restricted. Specific prohibited items can vary by train operator and region, so please check the rules for your particular journey.
Yes, rail passes such as the BritRail Pass are valid on most trains within the United Kingdom, offering unlimited travel on participating train operators for a set period.
The currency used in the United Kingdom is the British Pound Sterling (GBP). For travelers, using a card is generally more convenient and widely accepted, especially in cities and for transportation tickets, though carrying some cash can be useful for small purchases or in rural areas.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.

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