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Gatwick Aviation Museum
Volunteer-run aviation museum near the airport with British aircraft, cockpits, and restoration displays. A strong niche visit for aviation enthusiasts with close-up access to historic planes.
Cheapest price
$27
Average price
$27
Fastest journey
1 h 4 m
Average duration
1 h 4 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
30 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hampton Court (HMC) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hampton Court (HMC) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) will cost around $27 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $27.
Of the 1 trains that leave Hampton Court (HMC) for Gatwick Airport (GTW) on Tue, Jul 07, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jul 07 the direct trains cover the 30 km distance in an average of 1 h 4 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 4 m .
On Tue, Jul 07 the slowest trains will take 1 h 4 m 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 Hampton Court (HMC) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 51m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $20, and a bus costs an average of $17.
Distance: 18 miles (30 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$26 Average price Cheapest | $30 Average price | $9 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 21m Average total duration Fastest 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 51m Average total duration 2h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Hampton Court (HMC) to Gatwick Airport (GTW):
A train is $4 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Hampton Court (HMC) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) costing on average $30 (€25).
Other travel options to Gatwick Airport (GTW) take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 21m.
Tickets start at around $26 (€21) compared to roughly $9 (€7) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-17.12 (€-14.05). The journey takes 51m versus 47m 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.
The table below shows live departures for Hampton Court (HMC) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, July 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:14 AM Hampton Court (HMC) | 1h04 | 7:18 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Hampton Court (HMC) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) run on average 9 times per day, taking around 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $20 (€16) but you can travel from only $17 (€14) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:23, the last at 18:24. The fastest train covers the 18 miles (30 km) distance in 1h 1m.
Distance 18 miles (30 km) |
Average train duration 51m |
Cheapest ticket price $20 (€16) |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 1h 1m |
First train 5:23 AM |
Last train 6:24 PM |
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Most Hampton Court (HMC) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) trains use the Hampton Court to London Waterloo station pair. Use this guide to compare Hampton Court (HMC) and Gatwick Airport (GTW) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Hampton Court has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Hampton Court.
Wi-Fi is available at Hampton Court. ATMs are available at Hampton Court.
Ticket office support is available at Hampton Court.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hampton Court: Parking, WC.
Available at Hampton Court: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hampton Court: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step-free category A Station - This station has step-free access to all platforms, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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