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The cheapest and fastest trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Waterloo (WAT)

Showing times and prices for Jul 12

Cheapest price

$29

Average price

$30

Fastest journey

59 m

Average duration

59 m

Trains per day

5

Distance

39 km

Cheap tickets

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.

Fast trains

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.

Thameslink
07:06AM0h59
Gatwick Airport (GTW)
08:05AMLondon Waterloo (WAT)
$291One-way
0 transfers
Thameslink
01:45PM1h00
Gatwick Airport (GTW)
02:45PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)
$301One-way
0 transfers
Thameslink
01:46AM1h16
Gatwick Airport (GTW)
03:02AMLondon Waterloo (WAT)
$301One-way
0 transfers
Thameslink
08:16AM0h59
Gatwick Airport (GTW)
09:15AMLondon Waterloo (WAT)
$301One-way
0 transfers
Thameslink
04:19PM1h11
Gatwick Airport (GTW)
05:30PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)
$301One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare bus and train for Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Waterloo (WAT)

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)

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Bus

€24

Average price

€9

Average price

Cheapest

1h 16m

Average total duration

Fastest

46m

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30m

Additional time*

2h 34m

Average total duration

2h 4m

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30m

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Southern

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

Showing trains for today, Friday, July 11
Last updated at 6:41 AM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
southernY11170+south_west_trainsL52319
On time
7:02 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h49
7:51 AM London Waterloo (WAT)
1 transfer
thameslinkY37184+assertis_tubeTube from London Blackfriars to London Waterloo
On time
7:06 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h59
8:05 AM London Waterloo (WAT)
1 transfer
southernY28669+south_west_trainsL50486
On time
7:13 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h50
8:03 AM London Waterloo (WAT)
1 transfer
thameslinkY36841+assertis_tubeTube from London Blackfriars to London Waterloo7:16 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h59
8:15 AM London Waterloo (WAT)1 transfer
thameslinkY36049+assertis_tubeTube from London Blackfriars to London Waterloo7:19 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
1h11
8:30 AM London Waterloo (WAT)1 transfer
southernY28877+south_west_trainsL51255
On time
7:25 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h48
8:13 AM London Waterloo (WAT)
1 transfer
southernY11150+south_west_trainsL52326
On time
7:32 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h51
8:23 AM London Waterloo (WAT)
1 transfer
thameslinkY36997+assertis_tubeTube from London Blackfriars to London Waterloo
On time
7:36 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h59
8:35 AM London Waterloo (WAT)
1 transfer
southernY28674+south_west_trainsL50496
On time
7:43 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h50
8:33 AM London Waterloo (WAT)
1 transfer
thameslinkY36845+assertis_tubeTube from London Blackfriars to London Waterloo7:46 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h59
8:45 AM London Waterloo (WAT)1 transfer
thameslinkY36053+assertis_tubeTube from London Blackfriars to London Waterloo
On time
7:49 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
1h11
9:00 AM London Waterloo (WAT)
1 transfer
southernY28881+south_west_trainsL51261
On time
7:55 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h48
8:43 AM London Waterloo (WAT)
1 transfer
southernY28398+south_west_trainsL47472
On time
8:02 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h48
8:50 AM London Waterloo (WAT)
1 transfer
southernY28679+south_west_trainsL52650
On time
8:13 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h47
9:00 AM London Waterloo (WAT)
1 transfer
thameslinkY36850+assertis_tubeTube from London Blackfriars to London Waterloo
On time
8:16 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h59
9:15 AM London Waterloo (WAT)
1 transfer
thameslinkY36057+assertis_tubeTube from London Blackfriars to London Waterloo
On time
8:19 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
1h11
9:30 AM London Waterloo (WAT)
1 transfer
southernY28886+south_west_trainsL48020
On time
8:26 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h45
9:11 AM London Waterloo (WAT)
1 transfer
southernY28403+south_west_trainsL51772
On time
8:32 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h45
9:17 AM London Waterloo (WAT)
1 transfer
thameslinkY37009+assertis_tubeTube from London Blackfriars to London Waterloo
On time
8:36 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h59
9:35 AM London Waterloo (WAT)
1 transfer
southernY28683+south_west_trainsL52651
On time
8:43 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h47
9:30 AM London Waterloo (WAT)
1 transfer
thameslinkY36854+assertis_tubeTube from London Blackfriars to London Waterloo
On time
8:46 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h59
9:45 AM London Waterloo (WAT)
1 transfer
thameslinkY36061+assertis_tubeTube from London Blackfriars to London Waterloo
On time
8:49 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
1h11
10:00 AM London Waterloo (WAT)
1 transfer
southernY28891+south_west_trainsL51273
On time
8:56 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h44
9:40 AM London Waterloo (WAT)
1 transfer
southernY28408+south_west_trainsL49500
On time
9:02 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h50
9:52 AM London Waterloo (WAT)
1 transfer
thameslinkY37015+assertis_tubeTube from London Blackfriars to London Waterloo
On time
9:06 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h59
10:05 AM London Waterloo (WAT)
1 transfer
southernY28688+south_west_trainsL46717
On time
9:13 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h47
10:00 AM London Waterloo (WAT)
1 transfer
thameslinkY36065+assertis_tubeTube from London Blackfriars to London Waterloo
On time
9:19 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
1h11
10:30 AM London Waterloo (WAT)
1 transfer
southernY11172+south_west_trainsL51279
On time
9:26 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h44
10:10 AM London Waterloo (WAT)
1 transfer
southernY28413+south_west_trainsL51783
On time
9:32 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h46
10:18 AM London Waterloo (WAT)
1 transfer
thameslinkY37021+assertis_tubeTube from London Blackfriars to London Waterloo
On time
9:36 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h59
10:35 AM London Waterloo (WAT)
1 transfer
southernY28692+south_west_trainsL50536
On time
9:43 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h48
10:31 AM London Waterloo (WAT)
1 transfer
thameslinkY36864+assertis_tubeTube from London Blackfriars to London Waterloo
On time
9:46 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h59
10:45 AM London Waterloo (WAT)
1 transfer
thameslinkY36069+assertis_tubeTube from London Blackfriars to London Waterloo
On time
9:49 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
1h11
11:00 AM London Waterloo (WAT)
1 transfer
southernY28901+south_west_trainsL51285
On time
9:56 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h44
10:40 AM London Waterloo (WAT)
1 transfer
southernY11153+south_west_trainsL47494
On time
10:02 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h47
10:49 AM London Waterloo (WAT)
1 transfer

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Journey information

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

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Trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Waterloo (WAT) run on average 9 times per day, taking around 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $16 (€13) 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
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
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 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 $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:

  • Average Duration: 59 min
  • Cheapest Price: $19

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

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Popular train stations from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Waterloo (WAT)

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WCWC
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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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