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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Hamburg Airport to London Gatwick Airport
Cheapest price
$387
Average price
$437
Fastest journey
9 h 31 m
Average duration
10 h 41 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
741 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hamburg Airport to London Gatwick Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hamburg Airport to London Gatwick Airport will cost around $437 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $387.
It's difficult to get from Hamburg Airport to London Gatwick Airport without transferring at least 4 times.
8:12 AM10h31Hamburg Airport (flughafen)6:43 PMGatwick Airport$3871One-way4 transfers- 11:32 AM9h31Hamburg Airport (flughafen)9:03 PMGatwick Airport$4541One-way4 transfers
- 1:12 PM9h51Hamburg Airport (flughafen)11:03 PMGatwick Airport$4541One-way4 transfers
- 10:12 PM12h51Hamburg Airport (flughafen)11:03 AMGatwick Airport$4541One-way4 transfers
- 11:32 AM9h31Hamburg Airport (flughafen)9:03 PMGatwick Airport$4541One-way4 transfers
- 1:12 PM9h51Hamburg Airport (flughafen)11:03 PMGatwick Airport$4541One-way4 transfers
- 8:12 AM10h31Hamburg Airport (flughafen)6:43 PMGatwick Airport$3871One-way4 transfers
- 10:12 PM12h51Hamburg Airport (flughafen)11:03 AMGatwick Airport$4541One-way4 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Hamburg Airport to London Gatwick Airport
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Hamburg Airport to London Gatwick Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $95. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 43m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $95, and a train costs an average of $387.
Distance: 460 miles (741 km)
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$434 Average price | $156 Average price | $106 Average price Cheapest | $151 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 37m Average total duration 11h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 43m Average total duration Fastest 1h 43m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 29h 0m Average total duration 28h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Hamburg Airport to London Gatwick Airport:
A bus is $50 (€41) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg Airport to London Gatwick Airport costing on average $156 (€128).
A bus is $328 (€270) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg Airport to London Gatwick Airport costing on average $434 (€357).
Other travel options to London Gatwick Airport take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 7m.
Bus takes on average 28h 30m.
Tickets start at around $434 (€357) compared to roughly $151 (€124) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-283.35 (€-232.96). The journey takes 11h 7m versus 10h 9m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Hamburg Airport to London Gatwick Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Hamburg Airport to London Gatwick Airport trains for today, Wednesday, July 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11:32 AM Hamburg Airport (flughafen) | 9h31 | 9:03 PM Gatwick Airport | 4 transfers | |
| 1:12 PM Hamburg Airport (flughafen) | 9h51 | 11:03 PM Gatwick Airport | 4 transfers | |
| Thursday, July 16 | |||||
| 8:12 AM Hamburg Airport (flughafen) | 10h31 | 6:43 PM Gatwick Airport | 4 transfers | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Hamburg Airport to London Gatwick Airport
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United Kingdom
Trains from Hamburg Airport to London Gatwick Airport run on average 4 times per day, taking around 11h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $387 (€318) but you can travel from only $60 (€50) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 00:12, the last at 22:12. The fastest train covers the 460 miles (741 km) distance in 9h 31m.
Distance 460 miles (741 km) |
Average train duration 11h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price $387 (€318) |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 9h 31m |
First train 12:12 AM |
Last train 10:12 PM |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Train companies: S-Bahn Hamburg from Hamburg Airport to London Gatwick Airport trainsS-Bahn Hamburg trains will get you between Hamburg Airport and London Gatwick Airport from $60 (€50). 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 Hamburg Airport to London Gatwick Airport
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