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Gatwick Aviation Museum
Volunteer-run museum near the airport with British aircraft, cockpits, and aviation history displays. A strong choice for aviation enthusiasts using Gatwick.
Cheapest price
$24
Average price
$31
Fastest journey
55 m
Average duration
59 m
Trains per day
11
Distance
33 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Herne Hill (HNH) 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 Herne Hill (HNH) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) will cost around $31 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $24.
It's difficult to get from Herne Hill (HNH) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) without transferring at least once.
C22620+
G14329+
W45537
C09952 · W45532
C22649 · W45412
P86917+
G26276
P86906+
C82334
P86917+
G26276
P87353+
W45427
C22620+
G14329+
W45537
P86952+
G26153
C22649 · W45412Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Herne Hill (HNH) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 48m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, and a train costs an average of $17.
Distance: 20 miles (33 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$23 Average price | $9 Average price Cheapest | $28 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 18m Average total duration Fastest 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 36m Average total duration 2h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Herne Hill (HNH) to Gatwick Airport (GTW):
A bus is $13 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Herne Hill (HNH) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) costing on average $23 (€18).
Other travel options to Gatwick Airport (GTW) take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 6m.
The journey is about 19m faster (48m by train vs 1h 7m by car) and roughly $5 (€4) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($23 (€18) vs $28 (€23)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Herne Hill (HNH) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, June 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C22620 · W45537+ G14329 | 6:04 AM Herne Hill (HNH) | 1h00 | 7:04 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
C82334+ P86906 | 6:08 AM Herne Hill (HNH) | 1h02 | 7:10 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
C22649 · W45412 | 6:12 AM Herne Hill (HNH) | 1h02 | 7:14 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
G26276+ P86917 | 6:23 AM Herne Hill (HNH) | 0h55 | 7:18 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
C09952 · W45532 | 6:27 AM Herne Hill (HNH) | 1h07 | 7:34 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
C82337+ P86928 | 6:38 AM Herne Hill (HNH) | 1h02 | 7:40 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
W28999 · W45468 | 6:42 AM Herne Hill (HNH) | 1h02 | 7:44 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
C82780+ P86940 | 6:53 AM Herne Hill (HNH) | 1h03 | 7:56 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
C09978 · W45418 | 6:57 AM Herne Hill (HNH) | 1h07 | 8:04 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
G26153+ P86952 | 7:08 AM Herne Hill (HNH) | 1h00 | 8:08 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
W45427+ P87353 | 7:15 AM Herne Hill (HNH) | 0h59 | 8:14 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Herne Hill (HNH) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $17 (€13) but you can travel from only $7 (€6) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:08, the last at 17:35. The fastest train covers the 20 miles (33 km) distance in 59m.
Distance 20 miles (33 km) |
Average train duration 48m |
Cheapest ticket price $17 (€13) |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 59m |
First train 12:08 AM |
Last train 5:35 PM |
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Service is often included or optional. In restaurants, add around 10-12.5% if not included. No tip is expected for counter service. Round up taxi fares if desired.
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