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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Blackfriars (BFR)
Cheapest price
$22
Average price
$22
Fastest journey
46 m
Average duration
49 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
40 km
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 $22 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $22.
Of the 6 trains that leave Gatwick Airport (GTW) for London Blackfriars (BFR) on Sat, Jan 03, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jan 03 the direct trains cover the 40 km distance in an average of 49 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 46 m .
On Sat, Jan 03 the slowest trains will take 50 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.
X15713W57844W57846W57854W59696W57854X15713W57844W57846W57848Gatwick Airport (GTW) - London Blackfriars (BFR)Compare Thameslink, Southern, Gatwick Express
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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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€19 Average price | €8 Average price Cheapest |
1h 17m Average total duration Fastest 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 38m Average total duration 2h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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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, Friday, January 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:36 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h35 | 10:11 PM London Blackfriars (BFR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, January 3 | |||||
| X15713 | 12:01 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h48 | 12:49 AM London Blackfriars (BFR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W59696 | On time 12:42 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h53 | 1:35 AM London Blackfriars (BFR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W57844 | On time 1:45 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h50 | 2:35 AM London Blackfriars (BFR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W57846 | On time 2:45 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h50 | 3:35 AM London Blackfriars (BFR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W57848 | On time 3:45 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h50 | 4:35 AM London Blackfriars (BFR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W57854 | On time 4:20 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h46 | 5:06 AM London Blackfriars (BFR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Thameslink as well as Southern and Gatwick Express offer trains services from Gatwick Airport to London Blackfriars. Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Gatwick Airport to London Blackfriars.
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Thameslink, but also compare tickets for the likes of Southern and Gatwick Express to find the best option for your trip from Gatwick Airport to London Blackfriars.
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- Multiple travel company options: While Thameslink tickets can be bought on Thameslink's website or third party sellers, Omio allows you to compare with the likes of Southern and Gatwick Express to help you choose the right option for your journey from Gatwick Airport to London Blackfriars.
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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 $18 (€15) but you can travel from only $8 (€6) by bus.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:45, the last at 22:38. The fastest train covers the 24 miles (40 km) distance in 35m.
Distance 24 miles (40 km) |
Average train duration 47m |
Cheapest ticket price $18 (€15) |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 35m |
First train 01:45 |
Last train 22:38 |
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 $8 (€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 London Blackfriars (BFR)
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