Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Blackfriars (BFR) train with Thameslink

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Blackfriars (BFR)

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Nov 16
Cheapest price on Nov 16
$23
Average ticket price on Nov 16
$24
Fastest journey on Nov 16
35 m
Average journey duration on Nov 16
35 m
Trains on Nov 16
73
Distance
40 km
Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Blackfriars (BFR) 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 London Blackfriars (BFR) will cost around $24 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $23.

Fast trains

On Mon, Nov 16, we found 73 trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Blackfriars (BFR), including 73 direct services.

On Mon, Nov 16 the direct trains cover the 40 km distance in an average of 35 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 35 m .

On Mon, Nov 16 the slowest trains will take 35 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.

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Blackfriars (BFR)

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Trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Blackfriars (BFR) run on average 9 times per day, taking around 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $21 but you can travel from only $6 by bus.

There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:42, the last at 23:42. The fastest train covers the 24 miles (40 km) distance in 34m.

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 $6
Distance
24 miles (40 km)
Average train duration
44m
Cheapest ticket price
$21
Trains per day
9
Direct trains
8
Fastest train
34m
First train
12:42 AM
Last train
11:42 PM
Cheapest Month
Nov
Cheapest Day
Sat
High Season
Jul - Sep
Low Season
Apr - Jun
Busiest Day
Mon
Least Busy Day
Sun
Best time to book
4 days
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 $6

Frequently asked questions about your Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Blackfriars (BFR) trip

Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Blackfriars (BFR).

Train ticket prices from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Blackfriars (BFR) can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $21, while the average price is around $23.
The train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Blackfriars (BFR) takes 34m and runs 9 per day.
The distance by train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Blackfriars (BFR) is 24 miles (40 km).
The first train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Blackfriars (BFR) leaves at 12:42 AM.
The last train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Blackfriars (BFR) leaves at 11:42 PM.
Yes, there is a direct train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Blackfriars (BFR). This service operates 8 times per day, provided by Thameslink.

Live departures

Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Blackfriars (BFR) train times

The table below shows live departures for Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Blackfriars (BFR) trains for today, Sunday, November 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
ThameslinkW45749
On time
6:00 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h55
6:55 AM London Bridge (LBG)
0 transfersDirect
Gatwick ExpressC82963
On time
6:20 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h38
6:58 AM London Victoria (VIC)
0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkC02546
On time
6:23 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h41
7:04 AM London Bridge (LBG)
0 transfersDirect
SouthernC823196:28 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h47
7:15 AM London Victoria (VIC)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW45814
On time
6:35 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h43
7:18 AM London Bridge (LBG)
0 transfersDirect
Gatwick ExpressC82965
On time
6:50 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h37
7:27 AM London Victoria (VIC)
0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW45460
On time
8:34 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h51
9:25 AM London Blackfriars (BFR)
0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW45747
On time
8:49 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h41
9:30 AM London Blackfriars (BFR)
0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkX294268:55 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h47
9:42 AM London Blackfriars (BFR)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkC02760
On time
9:00 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h58
9:58 AM London Blackfriars (BFR)
0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkX21948
On time
9:28 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h43
10:11 AM London Blackfriars (BFR)
0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW45454
On time
9:31 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h54
10:25 AM London Blackfriars (BFR)
0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW45742
On time
9:48 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h42
10:30 AM London Blackfriars (BFR)
0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkX21947
On time
9:59 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h42
10:41 AM London Blackfriars (BFR)
0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkC0275610:00 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h58
10:58 AM London Blackfriars (BFR)0 transfersDirect
SouthernG26294+ThameslinkC02756
On time
10:03 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h55
10:58 AM London Blackfriars (BFR)
1 transfer
ThameslinkX21946
On time
10:25 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h47
11:12 AM London Blackfriars (BFR)
0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW45456
On time
10:32 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h54
11:26 AM London Blackfriars (BFR)
0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW45779
On time
10:48 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h42
11:30 AM London Blackfriars (BFR)
0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkX21945
On time
10:57 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h44
11:41 AM London Blackfriars (BFR)
0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkC02701
On time
11:00 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h58
11:58 AM London Blackfriars (BFR)
0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkX21943
On time
11:25 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h48
12:13 PM London Blackfriars (BFR)
0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW45449
On time
11:30 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h56
12:26 PM London Blackfriars (BFR)
0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW45801
On time
11:48 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h41
12:29 PM London Blackfriars (BFR)
0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkX2194111:57 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h44
12:41 PM London Blackfriars (BFR)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkC02562
On time
12:00 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h58
12:58 PM London Blackfriars (BFR)
0 transfersDirect
SouthernG26306+ThameslinkC02562
On time
12:01 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h57
12:58 PM London Blackfriars (BFR)
1 transfer
ThameslinkX2193912:25 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h48
1:13 PM London Blackfriars (BFR)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW45458
On time
12:30 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h56
1:26 PM London Blackfriars (BFR)
0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW45792
On time
12:48 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h41
1:29 PM London Blackfriars (BFR)
0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkX2193712:57 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h44
1:41 PM London Blackfriars (BFR)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkC02707
On time
1:00 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h58
1:58 PM London Blackfriars (BFR)
0 transfersDirect
SouthernG26312+ThameslinkC02707
On time
1:01 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h57
1:58 PM London Blackfriars (BFR)
1 transfer
ThameslinkX219351:25 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h48
2:13 PM London Blackfriars (BFR)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW454441:30 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h56
2:26 PM London Blackfriars (BFR)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW45776
On time
1:48 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h41
2:29 PM London Blackfriars (BFR)
0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkX21933
On time
1:57 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h44
2:41 PM London Blackfriars (BFR)
0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkC02709
On time
2:00 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h58
2:58 PM London Blackfriars (BFR)
0 transfersDirect
SouthernG26317+ThameslinkC02709
On time
2:01 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h57
2:58 PM London Blackfriars (BFR)
1 transfer
ThameslinkX219312:25 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h48
3:13 PM London Blackfriars (BFR)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW454412:30 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h56
3:26 PM London Blackfriars (BFR)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW45806
On time
2:48 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h41
3:29 PM London Blackfriars (BFR)
0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkX21929
On time
2:57 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h44
3:41 PM London Blackfriars (BFR)
0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkC02704
On time
3:00 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h58
3:58 PM London Blackfriars (BFR)
0 transfersDirect
SouthernG26323+ThameslinkC02704
On time
3:01 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h57
3:58 PM London Blackfriars (BFR)
1 transfer
ThameslinkX21927
On time
3:25 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h46
4:11 PM London Blackfriars (BFR)
0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW45459
On time
3:30 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h56
4:26 PM London Blackfriars (BFR)
0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW457563:48 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h41
4:29 PM London Blackfriars (BFR)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkX21925
On time
3:57 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h44
4:41 PM London Blackfriars (BFR)
0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkC02706
On time
4:00 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h58
4:58 PM London Blackfriars (BFR)
0 transfersDirect
SouthernG26328+ThameslinkC02706
On time
4:01 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h57
4:58 PM London Blackfriars (BFR)
1 transfer
ThameslinkX21923
On time
4:25 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h48
5:13 PM London Blackfriars (BFR)
0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW45453
On time
4:30 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h56
5:26 PM London Blackfriars (BFR)
0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW45752
On time
4:48 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h41
5:29 PM London Blackfriars (BFR)
0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkX21921
On time
4:57 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h44
5:41 PM London Blackfriars (BFR)
0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkC02703
On time
5:00 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h58
5:58 PM London Blackfriars (BFR)
0 transfersDirect
SouthernG26334+ThameslinkC02703
On time
5:01 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h57
5:58 PM London Blackfriars (BFR)
1 transfer
ThameslinkX21913
On time
6:57 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h44
7:41 PM London Blackfriars (BFR)
0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkC02702
On time
7:00 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h58
7:58 PM London Blackfriars (BFR)
0 transfersDirect
SouthernG26346+ThameslinkC02702
On time
7:01 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h57
7:58 PM London Blackfriars (BFR)
1 transfer
ThameslinkX21900
On time
10:23 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h49
11:12 PM London Blackfriars (BFR)
0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkC0255611:23 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h43
12:06 AM London Blackfriars (BFR)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkC0255511:52 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h46
12:38 AM London Blackfriars (BFR)0 transfersDirect
Monday, November 16
ThameslinkC0255912:16 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h50
1:06 AM London Blackfriars (BFR)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW45592
On time
12:47 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h52
1:39 AM London Blackfriars (BFR)
0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW455661:45 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h51
2:36 AM London Blackfriars (BFR)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW455902:45 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h51
3:36 AM London Blackfriars (BFR)0 transfersDirect

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Train companies: Thameslink, Southern, Gatwick Express from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Blackfriars (BFR) trainsThameslink, Southern, Gatwick Express trains will get you between Gatwick Airport (GTW) and London Blackfriars (BFR) from $6. 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 Southern Duration
36m
Cheapest Southern Price
$22
Southern frequency
2 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 Thameslink Duration
34m
Cheapest Thameslink Price
$21
Thameslink frequency
8 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

Gatwick Express

About
Gatwick Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates between London Victoria and Gatwick Airport, with trains running every 15 minutes throughout the day. The trains are modern and comfortable, with air-conditioning and free Wi-Fi. There are two types of trains: the Gatwick Express and the Southern service. The Gatwick Express is the fastest service, taking just 30 minutes to reach the airport. The Southern service takes a few minutes longer but offers more stops along the way.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Gatwick Express Duration
42m
Cheapest Gatwick Express Price
$44
Gatwick Express frequency
2 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
Refunds available according to ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund available if service is canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Snack trolley service available on some services
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces available, staff assistance for boarding and alighting
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead.

Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Gatwick Airport (GTW) and London Blackfriars (BFR)

Review the details behind your booking, from operators and ticket rules to luggage, onboard amenities, accessibility, and route-specific travel policies.

There is no high speed train available from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Blackfriars (BFR).
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Blackfriars (BFR).
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.

FAQs: Trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Blackfriars (BFR)

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

FAQs
Yes, you can take the train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Blackfriars (BFR).

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