Cheapest price
$29
Average price
$30
Fastest journey
59 m
Average duration
59 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
39 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Waterloo (WAT) 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 Waterloo (WAT) will cost around $30 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $29.
Of the 5 trains that leave Gatwick Airport (GTW) for London Waterloo (WAT) on Sat, Jul 12, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jul 12 the direct trains cover the 39 km distance in an average of 59 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 59 m .
On Sat, Jul 12 the slowest trains will take 1 h 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.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Waterloo (WAT) 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 46m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €6, and a train costs an average of €13.
Distance: 23 miles (38 km)
Most popular Train | Bus |
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€24 Average price | €9 Average price Cheapest |
1h 16m Average total duration Fastest 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 34m Average total duration 2h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() ![]() | On time 7:02 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h49 | 7:51 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
![]() ![]() | On time 7:06 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h59 | 8:05 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
![]() ![]() | On time 7:13 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h50 | 8:03 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
![]() ![]() | 7:16 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h59 | 8:15 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
![]() ![]() | 7:19 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h11 | 8:30 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
![]() ![]() | On time 7:25 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h48 | 8:13 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
![]() ![]() | On time 7:32 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h51 | 8:23 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
![]() ![]() | On time 7:36 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h59 | 8:35 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
![]() ![]() | On time 7:43 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h50 | 8:33 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
![]() ![]() | 7:46 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h59 | 8:45 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
![]() ![]() | On time 7:49 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h11 | 9:00 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
![]() ![]() | On time 7:55 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h48 | 8:43 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
![]() ![]() | On time 8:02 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h48 | 8:50 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
![]() ![]() | On time 8:13 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h47 | 9:00 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
![]() ![]() | On time 8:16 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h59 | 9:15 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
![]() ![]() | On time 8:19 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h11 | 9:30 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
![]() ![]() | On time 8:26 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h45 | 9:11 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
![]() ![]() | On time 8:32 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h45 | 9:17 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
![]() ![]() | On time 8:36 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h59 | 9:35 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
![]() ![]() | On time 8:43 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h47 | 9:30 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
![]() ![]() | On time 8:46 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h59 | 9:45 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
![]() ![]() | On time 8:49 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h11 | 10:00 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
![]() ![]() | On time 8:56 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h44 | 9:40 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
![]() ![]() | On time 9:02 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h50 | 9:52 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
![]() ![]() | On time 9:06 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h59 | 10:05 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
![]() ![]() | On time 9:13 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h47 | 10:00 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
![]() ![]() | On time 9:19 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h11 | 10:30 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
![]() ![]() | On time 9:26 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h44 | 10:10 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
![]() ![]() | On time 9:32 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h46 | 10:18 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
![]() ![]() | On time 9:36 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h59 | 10:35 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
![]() ![]() | On time 9:43 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h48 | 10:31 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
![]() ![]() | On time 9:46 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h59 | 10:45 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
![]() ![]() | On time 9:49 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h11 | 11:00 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
![]() ![]() | On time 9:56 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h44 | 10:40 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
![]() ![]() | On time 10:02 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h47 | 10:49 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
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Distance 23 miles (38 km) |
Average train duration 46m |
Cheapest ticket price $16 (€13) |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 45m |
First train 00:46 |
Last train 20:06 |
You can travel by train between Gatwick Airport (GTW) and London Waterloo (WAT) with Thameslink and Southern for as low as $19 (€15). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you 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.
Train information from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Waterloo (WAT) with Thameslink:
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