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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Charing Cross (CHX)
Cheapest price
$32
Average price
$33
Fastest journey
47 m
Average duration
52 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
39 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Charing Cross (CHX) 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 Charing Cross (CHX) will cost around $33 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $32.
It's difficult to get from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Charing Cross (CHX) without transferring at least once.
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Tube from London Victoria to London Charing Cross
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Charing Cross (CHX)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Charing Cross (CHX) 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 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, and a train costs an average of $19.
Distance: 24 miles (39 km)
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Live departures
Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Charing Cross (CHX) train times
The table below shows live departures for Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Charing Cross (CHX) trains for today, Monday, March 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4:06 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h48 | 4:54 PM London Charing Cross (CHX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 4:36 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h48 | 5:24 PM London Charing Cross (CHX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, March 10 | |||||
| W59410+P74528 | On time 4:41 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h03 | 5:44 AM London Charing Cross (CHX) | 1 transfer | |
| W59411+P75928 | On time 5:19 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h56 | 6:15 AM London Charing Cross (CHX) | 1 transfer | |
| G84435+P63755 | On time 5:46 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h49 | 6:35 AM London Charing Cross (CHX) | 1 transfer | |
| W60203+Tube from London Victoria to London Charing Cross | On time 5:50 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h01 | 6:51 AM London Charing Cross (CHX) | 1 transfer | |
| W59500+P63208 | On time 6:06 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h48 | 6:54 AM London Charing Cross (CHX) | 1 transfer | |
| G84439+P64130 | On time 6:16 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h47 | 7:03 AM London Charing Cross (CHX) | 1 transfer | |
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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 or Gatwick Express to find the best option for your trip from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Charing Cross (CHX).
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Southern or Gatwick Express to find the best option for your trip from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Charing Cross (CHX).
- 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 London Charing Cross (CHX).
Journey information
Overview: Train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Charing Cross (CHX)
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Trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Charing Cross (CHX) run on average 11 times per day, taking around 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $19 (€16) but you can travel from only $7 (€6) by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 22:06. The fastest train covers the 24 miles (39 km) distance in 36m.
Distance 24 miles (39 km) |
Average train duration 40m |
Cheapest ticket price $19 (€16) |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 36m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 22:06 |
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Low season Apr - Jun |
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Train companies: Thameslink, Southern, Gatwick Express from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Charing Cross (CHX) trainsThameslink, Southern, Gatwick Express trains will get you between Gatwick Airport (GTW) and London Charing Cross (CHX) 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 London Charing Cross (CHX)
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