Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Paddington (PAD) train with Thameslink

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Paddington (PAD)

Showing times and prices for Jul 10

Cheapest price

$30

Average price

$36

Fastest journey

57 m

Average duration

1 h

Trains per day

6

Distance

40 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Paddington (PAD) 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 Paddington (PAD) will cost around $36 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $30.

Fast trains

It's difficult to get from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Paddington (PAD) without transferring at least once.

ThameslinkY36997+Tfl RailP06921
08:36AM0h57
Gatwick Airport (GTW)
09:33AMLondon Paddington (PAD)
$301One-way
1 transfer
ThameslinkY36841+Tfl RailP06782
08:16AM0h57
Gatwick Airport (GTW)
09:13AMLondon Paddington (PAD)
$301One-way
1 transfer
ThameslinkY37184+Tfl RailP07811
08:06AM0h58
Gatwick Airport (GTW)
09:04AMLondon Paddington (PAD)
$301One-way
1 transfer
SouthernY28877+TubeTube from London Victoria to London Paddington
08:25AM1h06
Gatwick Airport (GTW)
09:31AMLondon Paddington (PAD)
$371One-way
1 transfer
SouthernY28673+TubeTube from London Victoria to London Paddington
08:43AM1h04
Gatwick Airport (GTW)
09:47AMLondon Paddington (PAD)
$371One-way
1 transfer

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Paddington (PAD)

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Paddington (PAD) 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 55m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €6, and a train costs an average of €23.

Distance: 24 miles (40 km)

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Bus

€25

Average price

€10

Average price

Cheapest

1h 25m

Average total duration

Fastest

55m

Onboard

+

30m

Additional time*

2h 24m

Average total duration

1h 54m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

Thameslink

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Live departures

Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Paddington (PAD) train times

Showing trains for today, Wednesday, July 9
Last updated at 5:03 PM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
thameslinkY37117+tfl_railP06928
Delayed
5:08 PM 5:06 PMGatwick Airport (GTW)
0h57
6:03 PM London Paddington (PAD)
1 transfer
gatwick_expressY30616+assertis_tubeTube from London Victoria to London Paddington
On time
5:10 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
1h03
6:13 PM London Paddington (PAD)
1 transfer
southernY28223_Y28768+assertis_tubeTube from London Victoria to London Paddington5:13 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
1h04
6:17 PM London Paddington (PAD)1 transfer
thameslinkY36940+assertis_tubeTube from Farringdon to London Paddington
On time
5:16 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
1h02
6:18 PM London Paddington (PAD)
1 transfer
thameslinkY37192+tfl_railP06940
On time
5:36 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h57
6:33 PM London Paddington (PAD)
1 transfer
thameslinkY36944+tfl_railP07934
On time
5:46 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
1h00
6:46 PM London Paddington (PAD)
1 transfer
southernY28981+assertis_tubeTube from London Victoria to London Paddington
Delayed
6:13 PM 5:56 PMGatwick Airport (GTW)
1h09
7:05 PM London Paddington (PAD)
1 transfer
southernY28499+assertis_tubeTube from London Victoria to London Paddington
On time
6:02 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
1h11
7:13 PM London Paddington (PAD)
1 transfer
thameslinkY37123+tfl_railP06952
On time
6:06 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
1h00
7:06 PM London Paddington (PAD)
1 transfer
thameslinkY36950+tfl_railP07971
On time
6:16 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h58
7:14 PM London Paddington (PAD)
1 transfer
thameslinkY36137+tfl_railP07989
On time
6:19 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
1h10
7:29 PM London Paddington (PAD)
1 transfer
southernY28986+assertis_tubeTube from London Victoria to London Paddington
On time
6:26 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
1h09
7:35 PM London Paddington (PAD)
1 transfer
thameslinkY37129+tfl_railP06963
On time
6:36 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
1h00
7:36 PM London Paddington (PAD)
1 transfer
gatwick_expressY30628+assertis_tubeTube from London Victoria to London Paddington
On time
6:40 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
1h08
7:48 PM London Paddington (PAD)
1 transfer
thameslinkY36954+tfl_railP08009
On time
6:46 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h58
7:44 PM London Paddington (PAD)
1 transfer
thameslinkY36141+tfl_railP08024
On time
6:49 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
1h10
7:59 PM London Paddington (PAD)
1 transfer
thameslinkY37135+tfl_railP06975
On time
7:06 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
1h00
8:06 PM London Paddington (PAD)
1 transfer
gatwick_expressY30631+assertis_tubeTube from London Victoria to London Paddington
On time
7:10 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
1h08
8:18 PM London Paddington (PAD)
1 transfer
southernY28249_Y28790+assertis_tubeTube from London Victoria to London Paddington7:13 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
1h09
8:22 PM London Paddington (PAD)1 transfer
thameslinkY36145+tfl_railP08062
On time
7:19 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
1h10
8:29 PM London Paddington (PAD)
1 transfer
thameslinkY37184+tfl_railP07811
On time
7:06 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h58
8:04 AM London Paddington (PAD)
1 transfer
thameslinkY36841+tfl_railP06782
On time
7:16 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h57
8:13 AM London Paddington (PAD)
1 transfer
southernY28877+assertis_tubeTube from London Victoria to London Paddington
On time
7:25 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
1h06
8:31 AM London Paddington (PAD)
1 transfer
thameslinkY36997+tfl_railP06921
On time
7:36 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h57
8:33 AM London Paddington (PAD)
1 transfer
gatwick_expressY30539+assertis_tubeTube from London Victoria to London Paddington
On time
7:40 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
1h03
8:43 AM London Paddington (PAD)
1 transfer
southernY28673+assertis_tubeTube from London Victoria to London Paddington
On time
7:43 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
1h04
8:47 AM London Paddington (PAD)
1 transfer

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Paddington (PAD)

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Trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Paddington (PAD) run on average 13 times per day, taking around 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $28 (€23) but you can travel from only $8 (€6) by bus.
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 $8 (€6)
Distance
24 miles (40 km)
Average train duration
55m
Cheapest ticket price
$28 (€23)
Trains per day
13
Fastest train
50m
First train
02:45
Last train
22:10
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 $8 (€6)

Train providers: Tube, Thameslink and Southern from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Paddington (PAD) trains

Find the best trains between Gatwick Airport (GTW) and London Paddington (PAD) with Omio's travel partners Tube, Thameslink and Southern from $19 (€15). We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the best journey.

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. The most popular routes for Thameslink are London to Brighton, London to Bedford, and London to Luton.

Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Paddington (PAD) train information with Thameslink:

  • Average Duration: 43 min
  • Cheapest Price: $19
  • Thameslink frequency: 27 a day

FAQs: Trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Paddington (PAD)

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Popular train stations from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Paddington (PAD)

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ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 24/7
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi in the station.
Lockers
Lockers
  • Provided by Excess Baggage Co located in the North Terminal, open daily from 06:00 until 18:00.
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Airport Car Park
Dining
Dining
  • Costa Coffee
  • KFC
  • McDonald's
Taxis
Taxis
  • Taxi: Taxis are located in the South Terminal bus Station, about 200 yards from station concourse through airport complex
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Escalators, elevators, induction loop, accessible ticket machines, impaired mobility set down, wheelchair ramp for train access, accessible toilets, accessible booking office.
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: Platforms 1 and 2
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Hotel
Hotel
  • Hilton London Gatwick Airport
  • Travelodge Gatwick Airport Central
  • Premier Inn London Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting areas are available on platforms
Ticket Office
Ticket Office
  • 24/7
Car Rental
Car Rental
  • Car hire: Yes, various companies operate from both North and South airport terminals, 200 yards from the station.
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located inside the main terminal.
Public transit options for Gatwick Airport
  • Bus lines: GH1, 17, 18
  • Train lines: Thameslink, Brighton Main Line, Gatwick Express, Redhill Line, Mainline East, Mainline West
  • Onward travel information: Available from airport.
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: The upper level of the bus station
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 24/7
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi in the station.
Lockers
Lockers
  • Provided by Excess Baggage Co located in the North Terminal, open daily from 06:00 until 18:00.
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Airport Car Park
Dining
Dining
  • Costa Coffee
  • KFC
  • McDonald's
Taxis
Taxis
  • Taxi: Taxis are located in the South Terminal bus Station, about 200 yards from station concourse through airport complex
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Escalators, elevators, induction loop, accessible ticket machines, impaired mobility set down, wheelchair ramp for train access, accessible toilets, accessible booking office.
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: Platforms 1 and 2
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Hotel
Hotel
  • Hilton London Gatwick Airport
  • Travelodge Gatwick Airport Central
  • Premier Inn London Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting areas are available on platforms
Ticket Office
Ticket Office
  • 24/7
Car Rental
Car Rental
  • Car hire: Yes, various companies operate from both North and South airport terminals, 200 yards from the station.
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located inside the main terminal.
Public transit options for Gatwick Airport
  • Bus lines: GH1, 17, 18
  • Train lines: Thameslink, Brighton Main Line, Gatwick Express, Redhill Line, Mainline East, Mainline West
  • Onward travel information: Available from airport.
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: The upper level of the bus station

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