Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Waterloo (WAT) train from $9 (€8) with Thameslink

Cheap train tickets from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Waterloo (WAT)

Showing times and prices for Oct 07

Cheapest

$27

Average

$27

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.

02:16PM0h59

Gatwick Airport (GTW)

03:15PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)

$271One-way

0 transfers

08:49AM1h11

Gatwick Airport (GTW)

10:00AMLondon Waterloo (WAT)

$271One-way

0 transfers

02:19PM1h11

Gatwick Airport (GTW)

03:30PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)

$271One-way

0 transfers

02:36PM0h59

Gatwick Airport (GTW)

03:35PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)

$271One-way

0 transfers

02:06PM0h59

Gatwick Airport (GTW)

03:05PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)

$271One-way

0 transfers

Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Waterloo (WAT) train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Monday, October 7

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
Thameslink	02:36PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)	0h59	03:35PM London Waterloo (WAT)	0 transfersDirect
Thameslink	08:49AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)	1h11	10:00AM London Waterloo (WAT)	0 transfersDirect
Thameslink	02:16PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)	0h59	03:15PM London Waterloo (WAT)	0 transfersDirect
Thameslink	02:19PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)	1h11	03:30PM London Waterloo (WAT)	0 transfersDirect
Thameslink	04:06PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)	0h59	05:05PM London Waterloo (WAT)	0 transfersDirect

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Fastest train times from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Waterloo (WAT)

Showing times and prices for Oct 07

Fastest Journey

59 m

Average

1 h 2 m

Trains per day

Distance

39 km

Of the 11 trains that leave Gatwick Airport (GTW) for London Waterloo (WAT) every day 11 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

02:36PM0h59

Gatwick Airport (GTW)

03:35PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)

$271One-way

0 transfers

02:16PM0h59

Gatwick Airport (GTW)

03:15PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)

$271One-way

0 transfers

04:06PM0h59

Gatwick Airport (GTW)

05:05PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)

$271One-way

0 transfers

02:06PM0h59

Gatwick Airport (GTW)

03:05PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)

$271One-way

0 transfers

03:06PM0h59

Gatwick Airport (GTW)

04:05PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)

$271One-way

0 transfers

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Overview: Train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Waterloo (WAT)

Distance	24 miles (38 km)
Average train duration	46 min
Average train ticket price	$27 (€23)
Direct train	No
Train providers	Thameslink or Southern

Trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Waterloo (WAT) cover the 24 miles (38 km) long trip taking on average 46 min with our travel partners like Thameslink or Southern. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this route for as low as $18 (€15), but the average price of train tickets is $27 (€23).

Train companies: Thameslink and Southern from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Waterloo (WAT) trains

You can travel by train between Gatwick Airport (GTW) and London Waterloo (WAT) with Thameslink and Southern for as low as $18 (€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. 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.

Train information from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Waterloo (WAT) with Thameslink:

Average Duration: 59 min
Cheapest Price: $18

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.

Train information from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Waterloo (WAT) with Southern:

Average Duration: 1 h 1 min
Cheapest Price: $38
Southern frequency: 18 a day

FAQs: Trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Waterloo (WAT)

FAQs: Travel by train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Waterloo (WAT) easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Waterloo (WAT).

Cheap train tickets from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Waterloo (WAT) can start from as little as $18 (€15) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Waterloo (WAT) is $27 (€23); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Waterloo (WAT) train time is 46 min covering the 24 mile (38 km) long route, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Waterloo (WAT) leaves at 7: 37 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Waterloo (WAT) leaves at 11: 01 PM.

For the journey from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Waterloo (WAT) you can take a train with Thameslink or Southern. Be sure to check out all possible train companies that offer services to London Waterloo (WAT) from Gatwick Airport (GTW) on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 11: 01 PM.

A day trip to London Waterloo (WAT) from Gatwick Airport (GTW) is worth doing with a journey time of 46 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Waterloo (WAT) is January.

You have options as you can travel between Gatwick Airport (GTW) and London Waterloo (WAT) 2 different ways: bus or train.

Trains departing from Gatwick Airport

Address

Gatwick Railway Station, Gatwick Airport, Crawley, RH6 0RD, United Kingdom

Phone

+44 3457114141

Distance from Gatwick Airport to city center

29.3 miles (47.2 km)

Ticket Office Hours

24/7

How to get to this station?

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

Nearest Airport

London Gatwick Airport
1 miles (1 km)

How to get to nearest airport?

The airport can be reached from the station by public transit in 5 minutes via the inter-terminal shuttle.

Amenities at station

Wifi

Free Wi-Fi in the station.

ATM

Located outside the station as well as on concourse.

Taxi

Taxi: Taxis are located in the South Terminal bus Station, about 200 yards from station concourse through airport complex

Lockers

Provided by Excess Baggage Co located in the North Terminal, open daily from 06: 00 until 18: 00.

Dining

Costa Coffee | KFC | McDonald's

Car Rentals

Information Desk

Located inside the main terminal.

Accessibility

Escalators, elevators, induction loop, accessible ticket machines, impaired mobility set down, wheelchair ramp for train access, accessible toilets, accessible booking office.

Trains arriving to London Waterloo

Address

London Waterloo station, Station Approach, London, Greater London. SE1 8SW

Phone

+44 3451652030

Distance from London Waterloo to city center

1.2 miles (2 km)

How to get to this station?

Onward travel information: Waterloo is well connected to London's public transport network. Waterloo Underground station serves the Bakerloo, Jubilee, Northern and Waterloo & City Lines. Plan a journey - Transport for London (tfl. Gov. Uk) Buses depart from several points around the station. All Transport for London Buses are accessible with step free access and have a dedicated mobility space. Buses from Waterloo (tfl. Gov. Uk) The station has a dedicated taxi rank for London Black Taxis on the roadway outside exit 3. Santander Hire Bicycles are available from the docking stations outside. Santander Cycles - Transport for London (tfl. Gov. Uk) Waterloo is within easy walking distance of the South Bank and a number of visitor attractions. Walking - Transport for London (tfl. Gov. Uk).
Metro: Waterloo Underground station is served by the Bakerloo, Jubilee, Northern and Waterloo & City Lines. Step free access is available to and from the Jubilee Line. For more information on London Transport accessibility: Plan an accessible journey - Transport for London (tfl. Gov. Uk).

Amenities at station

Wifi

ATM

Shopping

Type of shops available: A wide range of shops including convenience store, supermarket, pharmacy, newsagent, bookseller, clothing, gifts, travel accessories and passport photobooth.

Dining

Car Rentals

Avis Budget | Europcar

Information Desk

Information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Yes - from information point, Yes - from ticket office | Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens

Accessibility

Staff help available: Yes | Step free access coverage: Yes | Step free access note: There is step free access from the main concourse to all platforms, shops and facilities. Step free exits are exit 1 (Station approach), exit 2 (with a lift to Waterloo Road and lift access to the London Underground Jubilee line), and exit 3 for taxis and onward travel towards the South Bank. | Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided | Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available from the taxi rank on Cab Road / Station Approach | Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station | Accessible ticket machines note: Ticket machines are located at various locations on the main concourse and are accessible to wheelchair users. | Accessible toilets: Yes | Ramp for train access: Yes | Wheelchairs available: Yes | Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes