The cheapest and fastest trains from Kentish Town (KTN) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)
Cheapest price
$34
Average price
$34
Fastest journey
57 m
Average duration
1 h 9 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
44 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Kentish Town (KTN) 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 Kentish Town (KTN) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) will cost around $34 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $34.
Of the 3 trains that leave Kentish Town (KTN) for Gatwick Airport (GTW) on Fri, May 08, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, May 08 the direct trains cover the 44 km distance in an average of 1 h 9 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 57 m .
On Fri, May 08 the slowest trains will take 1 h 34 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.
8:07 AM0h57Kentish Town (KTN)9:04 AMGatwick Airport (GTW)$341One-way0 transfers
12:23 AM1h34Kentish Town (KTN)1:57 AMGatwick Airport (GTW)$341One-way0 transfers
9:07 AM0h57Kentish Town (KTN)10:04 AMGatwick Airport (GTW)$341One-way0 transfers
8:07 AM0h57Kentish Town (KTN)9:04 AMGatwick Airport (GTW)$341One-way0 transfers
9:07 AM0h57Kentish Town (KTN)10:04 AMGatwick Airport (GTW)$341One-way0 transfers
12:23 AM1h34Kentish Town (KTN)1:57 AMGatwick Airport (GTW)$341One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Kentish Town (KTN) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kentish Town (KTN) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 59m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $8, and a train costs an average of $16.
Distance: 27 miles (44 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$32 Average price | $10 Average price Cheapest | $33 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 29m Average total duration Fastest 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 43m Average total duration 2h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Kentish Town (KTN) to Gatwick Airport (GTW):
A bus is $22 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kentish Town (KTN) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) costing on average $32 (€25).
Other travel options to Gatwick Airport (GTW) take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 13m.
The journey is about 34m faster (59m by train vs 1h 33m by car) and roughly $1 (€0.87) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($32 (€25) vs $33 (€26)). 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.
Direct services run with Thameslink.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Kentish Town (KTN) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) train times
The table below shows live departures for Kentish Town (KTN) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) trains for today, Thursday, May 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:22 AM Kentish Town (KTN) | 0h52 | 8:14 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:07 AM Kentish Town (KTN) | 0h57 | 9:04 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:07 AM Kentish Town (KTN) | 0h57 | 10:04 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:05 AM Kentish Town (KTN) | 0h59 | 11:04 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, May 8 | |||||
![]() | 12:23 AM Kentish Town (KTN) | 1h34 | 1:57 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets Kentish Town (KTN) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) by train or bus
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Kentish Town (KTN) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)
Trains from Kentish Town (KTN) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) run on average 9 times per day, taking around 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $16 (€12) but you can travel from only $8 (€6) by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:23, the last at 15:56. The fastest train covers the 27 miles (44 km) distance in 52m.
Distance 27 miles (44 km) |
Average train duration 59m |
Cheapest ticket price $16 (€12) |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 52m |
First train 12:23 AM |
Last train 3:56 PM |
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Train companies: Thameslink from Kentish Town (KTN) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) trainsThameslink trains will get you between Kentish Town (KTN) and Gatwick Airport (GTW) from $8 (€6). 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 Kentish Town (KTN) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Kentish Town (KTN) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Gatwick Airport (GTW), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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