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 and prices for Jul 03

Cheapest price

$23

Average price

$23

Fastest journey

35 m

Average duration

35 m

Trains per day

80

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 $23 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $23.

Fast trains

Of the 80 trains that leave Gatwick Airport (GTW) for London Blackfriars (BFR) on Fri, Jul 03, 79 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Fri, Jul 03 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 Fri, Jul 03 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.

  • ThameslinkW32979
    9:02 AM0h54
    Gatwick Airport (GTW)
    9:56 AMLondon Blackfriars (BFR)
    $231One-way
    0 transfers
  • ThameslinkW45413
    9:06 AM0h35
    Gatwick Airport (GTW)
    9:41 AMLondon Blackfriars (BFR)
    $231One-way
    0 transfers
  • ThameslinkW45424
    9:16 AM0h35
    Gatwick Airport (GTW)
    9:51 AMLondon Blackfriars (BFR)
    $231One-way
    0 transfers
  • ThameslinkW32906
    8:49 AM0h47
    Gatwick Airport (GTW)
    9:36 AMLondon Blackfriars (BFR)
    $231One-way
    0 transfers
  • ThameslinkW45614
    4:20 AM0h45
    Gatwick Airport (GTW)
    5:05 AMLondon Blackfriars (BFR)
    $231One-way
    0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Blackfriars (BFR)

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Blackfriars (BFR) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 47m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a train costs an average of $15.

Distance: 24 miles (40 km)

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Most popular
Train
Bus
Driving

$22

Average price

$9

Average price

Cheapest

$57

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

1h 17m

Average total duration

Fastest

47m

Onboard

+

30m

Additional time*

2h 23m

Average total duration

1h 53m

Onboard

+

30m

Additional time*

1h 20m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Thameslink

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 London Blackfriars (BFR) is a bus with an average price of $9 (€7).

This is compared to other travel options from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Blackfriars (BFR):

A bus is $14 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Blackfriars (BFR) costing on average $22 (€18).

The fastest way to travel from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Blackfriars (BFR) is by train with an average journey time of 47m.

Other travel options to London Blackfriars (BFR) take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 53m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Gatwick Airport (GTW) and London Blackfriars (BFR) 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 London Blackfriars (BFR) among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 33m faster (47m by train vs 1h 20m by car) and roughly $34 (€28) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($22 (€18) vs $57 (€47)). 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 London Blackfriars (BFR) train times

The table below shows live departures for Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Blackfriars (BFR) trains for today, Thursday, July 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
ThameslinkW3293910:32 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h54
11:26 AM London Blackfriars (BFR)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW45553
On time
10:36 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h35
11:11 AM London Blackfriars (BFR)
0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW45493
On time
10:46 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h35
11:21 AM London Blackfriars (BFR)
0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkG28257
On time
10:49 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h47
11:36 AM London Blackfriars (BFR)
0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW3295211:02 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h54
11:56 AM London Blackfriars (BFR)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW45548
On time
11:06 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h35
11:41 AM London Blackfriars (BFR)
0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW45425
On time
11:16 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h35
11:51 AM London Blackfriars (BFR)
0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW3293811:19 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h47
12:06 PM London Blackfriars (BFR)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW32970
On time
11:32 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h54
12:26 PM London Blackfriars (BFR)
0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW45521
On time
11:36 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h35
12:11 PM London Blackfriars (BFR)
0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW4546711:46 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h35
12:21 PM London Blackfriars (BFR)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkG28258
On time
11:49 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h47
12:36 PM London Blackfriars (BFR)
0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW32968
On time
12:02 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h54
12:56 PM London Blackfriars (BFR)
0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW4556512:06 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h35
12:41 PM London Blackfriars (BFR)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW45434
On time
12:16 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h35
12:51 PM London Blackfriars (BFR)
0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW3292612:19 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h47
1:06 PM London Blackfriars (BFR)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW3293712:32 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h54
1:26 PM London Blackfriars (BFR)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW45534
On time
12:36 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h36
1:12 PM London Blackfriars (BFR)
0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW4547412:46 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h35
1:21 PM London Blackfriars (BFR)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW3293112:49 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h47
1:36 PM London Blackfriars (BFR)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW329501:02 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h54
1:56 PM London Blackfriars (BFR)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW45372
On time
1:06 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h35
1:41 PM London Blackfriars (BFR)
0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW45432
On time
1:16 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h35
1:51 PM London Blackfriars (BFR)
0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkG28259
On time
1:19 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h47
2:06 PM London Blackfriars (BFR)
0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW329461:32 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h54
2:26 PM London Blackfriars (BFR)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW45536
On time
1:36 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h35
2:11 PM London Blackfriars (BFR)
0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW454761:46 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h35
2:21 PM London Blackfriars (BFR)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW329251:49 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h47
2:36 PM London Blackfriars (BFR)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW329602:02 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h54
2:56 PM London Blackfriars (BFR)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW455732:06 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h35
2:41 PM London Blackfriars (BFR)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW45423
On time
2:16 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h35
2:51 PM London Blackfriars (BFR)
0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW329212:19 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h47
3:06 PM London Blackfriars (BFR)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW329572:32 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h54
3:26 PM London Blackfriars (BFR)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW45549
On time
2:36 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h35
3:11 PM London Blackfriars (BFR)
0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW45393
On time
2:46 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h35
3:21 PM London Blackfriars (BFR)
0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW329332:49 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h47
3:36 PM London Blackfriars (BFR)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW329753:02 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h54
3:56 PM London Blackfriars (BFR)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW329783:06 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h35
3:41 PM London Blackfriars (BFR)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW45433
On time
3:16 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h35
3:51 PM London Blackfriars (BFR)
0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkG282613:19 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h47
4:06 PM London Blackfriars (BFR)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW32963
On time
4:02 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h54
4:56 PM London Blackfriars (BFR)
0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW45419
On time
4:06 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h35
4:41 PM London Blackfriars (BFR)
0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW45405
On time
4:16 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h35
4:51 PM London Blackfriars (BFR)
0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW329224:19 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h47
5:06 PM London Blackfriars (BFR)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW456074:32 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h54
5:26 PM London Blackfriars (BFR)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW454384:36 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h35
5:11 PM London Blackfriars (BFR)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW329546:02 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h54
6:56 PM London Blackfriars (BFR)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW456116:06 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h35
6:41 PM London Blackfriars (BFR)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW45404
On time
6:16 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h35
6:51 PM London Blackfriars (BFR)
0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW329206:19 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h47
7:06 PM London Blackfriars (BFR)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW32965
On time
6:32 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h54
7:26 PM London Blackfriars (BFR)
0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW45526
On time
6:36 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h35
7:11 PM London Blackfriars (BFR)
0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW4562911:34 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h46
12:20 AM London Blackfriars (BFR)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW4562211:38 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h58
12:36 AM London Blackfriars (BFR)0 transfersDirect
Friday, July 3
ThameslinkW4563612:02 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h48
12:50 AM London Blackfriars (BFR)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW4564312:42 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h53
1:35 AM London Blackfriars (BFR)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW45633
On time
1:45 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h50
2:35 AM London Blackfriars (BFR)
0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW45624
On time
2:45 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h50
3:35 AM London Blackfriars (BFR)
0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW456353:45 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h50
4:35 AM London Blackfriars (BFR)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW456144:20 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h45
5:05 AM London Blackfriars (BFR)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW329534:42 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h51
5:33 AM London Blackfriars (BFR)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW329625:19 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h42
6:01 AM London Blackfriars (BFR)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW329725:32 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h54
6:26 AM London Blackfriars (BFR)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW454775:46 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h35
6:21 AM London Blackfriars (BFR)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkG282565:49 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h47
6:36 AM London Blackfriars (BFR)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkG28256+SouthernC827745:50 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h46
6:36 AM London Blackfriars (BFR)1 transfer
ThameslinkW329416:02 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h54
6:56 AM London Blackfriars (BFR)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW454206:06 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h35
6:41 AM London Blackfriars (BFR)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW453986:16 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h35
6:51 AM London Blackfriars (BFR)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW328706:19 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h47
7:06 AM London Blackfriars (BFR)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkC027676:32 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h54
7:26 AM London Blackfriars (BFR)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW455416:36 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h35
7:11 AM London Blackfriars (BFR)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW329086:44 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h52
7:36 AM London Blackfriars (BFR)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW454656:46 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h35
7:21 AM London Blackfriars (BFR)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkC027747:02 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h54
7:56 AM London Blackfriars (BFR)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW45605
On time
7:06 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h35
7:41 AM London Blackfriars (BFR)
0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW454377:16 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h35
7:51 AM London Blackfriars (BFR)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW328797:19 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h47
8:06 AM London Blackfriars (BFR)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW456007:28 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h58
8:26 AM London Blackfriars (BFR)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW456067:36 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h35
8:11 AM London Blackfriars (BFR)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW454907:46 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h35
8:21 AM London Blackfriars (BFR)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW329027:49 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h47
8:36 AM London Blackfriars (BFR)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW456018:01 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h55
8:56 AM London Blackfriars (BFR)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW456028:06 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h35
8:41 AM London Blackfriars (BFR)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW454358:16 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h35
8:51 AM London Blackfriars (BFR)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW328748:19 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h47
9:06 AM London Blackfriars (BFR)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW329408:32 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h54
9:26 AM London Blackfriars (BFR)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW454038:36 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h35
9:11 AM London Blackfriars (BFR)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW454788:46 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h35
9:21 AM London Blackfriars (BFR)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW329068:49 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h47
9:36 AM London Blackfriars (BFR)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW329799:02 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h54
9:56 AM London Blackfriars (BFR)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW454139:06 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h35
9:41 AM London Blackfriars (BFR)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW454249:16 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h35
9:51 AM London Blackfriars (BFR)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW328759:19 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h47
10:06 AM London Blackfriars (BFR)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW329459:32 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h54
10:26 AM London Blackfriars (BFR)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW455359:36 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h35
10:11 AM London Blackfriars (BFR)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW454799:46 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h35
10:21 AM London Blackfriars (BFR)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW328959:49 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h47
10:36 AM London Blackfriars (BFR)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW3294310:02 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h54
10:56 AM London Blackfriars (BFR)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW4537510:06 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h35
10:41 AM London Blackfriars (BFR)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW4542810:16 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h35
10:51 AM London Blackfriars (BFR)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW3287110:19 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h47
11:06 AM London Blackfriars (BFR)0 transfersDirect

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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 8 times per day, taking around 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $15 (€12) but you can travel from only $6 (€5) by bus.

There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:42. The fastest train covers the 24 miles (40 km) distance in 35m.

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 (€5)
Distance
24 miles (40 km)
Average train duration
47m
Cheapest ticket price
$15 (€12)
Trains per day
8
Direct trains
7
Fastest train
35m
First train
12:01 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
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 (€5)

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 (€5). 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
1h 5m
Cheapest Price
$18 (€15)
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 Duration
35m
Cheapest Price
$15 (€12)
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 Duration
1h 8m
Cheapest Price
$52 (€43)
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.

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
Train ticket prices from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Blackfriars (BFR) can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $15 (€12), while the average price is around $22 (€18).
The train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Blackfriars (BFR) takes 35m and runs 8 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 12:01 AM.
The last train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Blackfriars (BFR) leaves at 11:42 PM.
There is no high speed train available from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Blackfriars (BFR).
Yes, there is a direct train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Blackfriars (BFR). This service operates 7 times per day, provided by Thameslink.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Blackfriars (BFR).
The cheapest way to get from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Blackfriars (BFR) is by bus, with a cost of around $6 (€5).
The train journey from Gatwick Airport to London Blackfriars offers limited scenic views, primarily suburban landscapes and occasional glimpses of the River Thames as you approach central London.
Yes, a day trip from Gatwick Airport to London Blackfriars is feasible. The journey takes 35m with trains departing 8 times per day, covering a distance of 24 miles (40 km).
Yes, you can take the train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Blackfriars (BFR).
Since neither Gatwick Airport (GTW) nor London Blackfriars (BFR) 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 London Blackfriars (BFR) include Brighton, St Albans, Hitchin, Stevenage, Harpenden.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Blackfriars (BFR) 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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