London Blackfriars (BFR) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) train with Thameslink

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The cheapest and fastest trains from London Blackfriars (BFR) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)

Showing times and prices for Jul 13

Cheapest price

$21

Average price

$28

Fastest journey

1 h 30 m

Average duration

1 h 39 m

Trains per day

3

Distance

40 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Blackfriars (BFR) 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 London Blackfriars (BFR) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) will cost around $28 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $21.

Fast trains

It's difficult to get from London Blackfriars (BFR) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) without transferring at least 2 times.

ThameslinkY36025+SouthernX69036 · SN603100
08:30AM1h30
London Blackfriars (BFR)
10:00AMGatwick Airport (GTW)
$211One-way
2 transfers
ThameslinkY36022+SouthernX71102 · SN687800
08:09AM1h31
London Blackfriars (BFR)
09:40AMGatwick Airport (GTW)
$211One-way
2 transfers
TubeTube from London Blackfriars to London Victoria+SouthernX70577 · X71228 · SN513500
08:44AM1h56
London Blackfriars (BFR)
10:40AMGatwick Airport (GTW)
$411One-way
3 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for London Blackfriars (BFR) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Blackfriars (BFR) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) 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 48m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €6, and a train costs an average of €12.

Distance: 24 miles (39 km)

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Bus

€19

Average price

€10

Average price

Cheapest

1h 18m

Average total duration

Fastest

48m

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30m

Additional time*

2h 11m

Average total duration

1h 41m

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30m

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Thameslink

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National Express

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Live departures

London Blackfriars (BFR) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) train times

Showing trains for today, Saturday, July 12
Last updated at 4:34 AM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
assertis_tubeTube from London Blackfriars to London Victoria+southernY11400
On time
5:23 AM London Blackfriars (BFR)
1h02
6:25 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
1 transfer
assertis_tubeTube from London Blackfriars to London Victoria+gatwick_expressY30550
On time
5:28 AM London Blackfriars (BFR)
1h02
6:30 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
1 transfer
thameslinkY36024
On time
5:54 AM London Blackfriars (BFR)
0h55
6:49 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0 transfersDirect
thameslinkY36990
On time
5:59 AM London Blackfriars (BFR)
0h35
6:34 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0 transfersDirect
thameslinkY36832
On time
6:09 AM London Blackfriars (BFR)
0h35
6:44 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0 transfersDirect
thameslinkY36662
On time
6:14 AM London Blackfriars (BFR)
0h50
7:04 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0 transfersDirect
thameslinkY36027
On time
6:24 AM London Blackfriars (BFR)
0h52
7:16 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0 transfersDirect
thameslinkY36994
On time
6:29 AM London Blackfriars (BFR)
0h35
7:04 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0 transfersDirect
thameslinkY36836
On time
6:39 AM London Blackfriars (BFR)
0h35
7:14 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0 transfersDirect
thameslinkY36665
On time
6:44 AM London Blackfriars (BFR)
0h50
7:34 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0 transfersDirect
thameslinkY36999
On time
6:59 AM London Blackfriars (BFR)
0h35
7:34 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0 transfersDirect
thameslinkY36840
On time
7:09 AM London Blackfriars (BFR)
0h35
7:44 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0 transfersDirect
thameslinkY36669
On time
7:14 AM London Blackfriars (BFR)
0h50
8:04 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0 transfersDirect
thameslinkY36035
On time
7:24 AM London Blackfriars (BFR)
0h52
8:16 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0 transfersDirect
thameslinkY37005
On time
7:29 AM London Blackfriars (BFR)
0h35
8:04 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0 transfersDirect
assertis_tubeTube from London Blackfriars to London Victoria+gatwick_expressY30582
On time
7:33 AM London Blackfriars (BFR)
0h57
8:30 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
1 transfer

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Journey information

Overview: Train from London Blackfriars (BFR) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)

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Trains from London Blackfriars (BFR) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $15 (€12) 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
24 miles (39 km)
Average train duration
48m
Cheapest ticket price
$15 (€12)
Trains per day
6
Direct trains
6
Fastest train
29m
First train
00:02
Last train
22:37
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 providers: Thameslink, Southern and Gatwick Express from London Blackfriars (BFR) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) trains

Thameslink, Southern and Gatwick Express trains will get you between London Blackfriars (BFR) and Gatwick Airport (GTW) from $12 (€9). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

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.

Thameslink from London Blackfriars (BFR) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) train information:

  • Average Duration: 35 min
  • Cheapest Price: $12
  • Thameslink frequency: 50 a day

FAQs: Trains from London Blackfriars (BFR) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)

FAQs: Travel by train from London Blackfriars (BFR) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from London Blackfriars (BFR) to Gatwick Airport (GTW).
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Popular train stations from London Blackfriars (BFR) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)

London
Crawley
The major train station for departures in London is London Blackfriars. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at London Blackfriars for your trip from London to Crawley.
Amenities at train station
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Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
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information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 07:15 - 20:30 Saturday 07:15 - 20:00 Sunday 08:00 - 16:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: Newsagent
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Taxis
Taxis
  • Taxi: YES
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to all platforms iva lifts. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office.
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Accessible ticket machines note: All Thameslink ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
  • Accessible toilets: Yes
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: North Bank Booking Hall
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: Station entrance Northbank side.
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
The major train station for arrivals in Crawley is Gatwick Airport. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Gatwick Airport for your journey to Crawley from London.
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
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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