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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from London Gatwick Airport to East Croydon (ECR)
Cheapest price on Sep 20
S$9
Average ticket price on Sep 20
S$12
Fastest journey on Sep 20
14 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
14 m
Trains on Sep 20
50
Distance
25 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Gatwick Airport to East Croydon (ECR) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Gatwick Airport to East Croydon (ECR) will cost around S$12 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only S$9.
On Sun, Sep 20, we found 50 trains from London Gatwick Airport to East Croydon (ECR), including 50 direct services.
On Sun, Sep 20 the direct trains cover the 25 km distance in an average of 14 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 14 m .
On Sun, Sep 20 the slowest trains will take 14 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.
X0773310:26 PM0h15Gatwick Airport (GTW)10:41 PMEast Croydon (ECR)S$91One-way0 transfers- W4550310:35 PM0h36Gatwick Airport (GTW)11:11 PMEast Croydon (ECR)S$91One-way0 transfers
- W4545010:00 PM0h33Gatwick Airport (GTW)10:33 PMEast Croydon (ECR)S$91One-way0 transfers
- X0774011:00 PM0h15Gatwick Airport (GTW)11:15 PMEast Croydon (ECR)S$91One-way0 transfers
- C0255611:23 PM0h16Gatwick Airport (GTW)11:39 PMEast Croydon (ECR)S$91One-way0 transfers
C8230810:15 PM0h14Gatwick Airport (GTW)10:29 PMEast Croydon (ECR)S$91One-way0 transfers- G2611211:15 PM0h14Gatwick Airport (GTW)11:29 PMEast Croydon (ECR)S$91One-way0 transfers
- G2636510:03 PM0h14Gatwick Airport (GTW)10:17 PMEast Croydon (ECR)S$91One-way0 transfers
- G263172:03 PM0h14Gatwick Airport (GTW)2:17 PMEast Croydon (ECR)S$131One-way0 transfers
- G263233:03 PM0h14Gatwick Airport (GTW)3:17 PMEast Croydon (ECR)S$131One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train for London Gatwick Airport to East Croydon (ECR)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Gatwick Airport to East Croydon (ECR) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of S$13 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 50m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of S$13, while a train costs an average of S$13.
Distance: 15 miles (25 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
S$13 Average price Cheapest | S$34 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
50m Average total duration Fastest 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
The journey is about 29m faster (20m by train vs 49m by car) and roughly S$21 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (S$13 vs S$34). 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 Southern, Thameslink.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
London Gatwick Airport to East Croydon (ECR) train times
The table below shows live departures for London Gatwick Airport to East Croydon (ECR) trains for today, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G26364 | On time 10:02 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h16 | 10:18 PM East Croydon (ECR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C02683 | On time 10:06 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h15 | 10:21 PM East Croydon (ECR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W45724 | On time 10:19 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h26 | 10:45 PM East Croydon (ECR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| X06774 | On time 10:27 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h14 | 10:41 PM East Croydon (ECR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C82934 | On time 10:32 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h16 | 10:48 PM East Croydon (ECR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C02685 | On time 10:36 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h15 | 10:51 PM East Croydon (ECR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G26371 | On time 11:02 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h16 | 11:18 PM East Croydon (ECR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C02688 | On time 11:06 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h15 | 11:21 PM East Croydon (ECR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| X06772 | Delayed 10:14 PM 11:13 PMGatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h15 | 11:28 PM East Croydon (ECR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W45511 | On time 11:34 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h19 | 11:53 PM East Croydon (ECR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G28274 | On time 11:35 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h33 | 12:08 AM East Croydon (ECR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G26114 | On time 11:55 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h23 | 12:18 AM East Croydon (ECR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, September 20 | |||||
| X07617 | 8:05 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h22 | 8:27 AM East Croydon (ECR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W45446 | 8:09 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h30 | 8:39 AM East Croydon (ECR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C82327 | 8:25 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h22 | 8:47 AM East Croydon (ECR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W45460 | 8:31 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h29 | 9:00 AM East Croydon (ECR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| X07616 | 8:35 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h17 | 8:52 AM East Croydon (ECR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| X34653 | 8:40 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h29 | 9:09 AM East Croydon (ECR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C02709 | 2:00 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h33 | 2:33 PM East Croydon (ECR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G26317 | 2:03 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h14 | 2:17 PM East Croydon (ECR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C82273 | 2:15 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h14 | 2:29 PM East Croydon (ECR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| X07754 | 2:25 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h15 | 2:40 PM East Croydon (ECR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W45441 | 2:31 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h29 | 3:00 PM East Croydon (ECR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G26426 | 2:32 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h15 | 2:47 PM East Croydon (ECR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C82275 | 2:45 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h14 | 2:59 PM East Croydon (ECR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W45806 | 2:48 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h15 | 3:03 PM East Croydon (ECR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| X07753 | 2:58 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h15 | 3:13 PM East Croydon (ECR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C02704 | 3:00 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h33 | 3:33 PM East Croydon (ECR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G26323 | 3:03 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h14 | 3:17 PM East Croydon (ECR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C82277 | 3:15 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h14 | 3:29 PM East Croydon (ECR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| X07752 | 3:25 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h15 | 3:40 PM East Croydon (ECR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W45459 | 3:32 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h29 | 4:01 PM East Croydon (ECR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G26433 | 3:32 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h15 | 3:47 PM East Croydon (ECR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C82279 | 3:45 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h14 | 3:59 PM East Croydon (ECR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W45756 | 3:48 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h15 | 4:03 PM East Croydon (ECR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| X07751 | 3:58 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h15 | 4:13 PM East Croydon (ECR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C02706 | 4:00 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h33 | 4:33 PM East Croydon (ECR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G26328 | 4:03 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h14 | 4:17 PM East Croydon (ECR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C82281 | 4:15 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h14 | 4:29 PM East Croydon (ECR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| X07750 | 4:25 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h15 | 4:40 PM East Croydon (ECR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G26440 | 4:32 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h15 | 4:47 PM East Croydon (ECR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W45453 | 4:32 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h29 | 5:01 PM East Croydon (ECR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C82283 | 4:45 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h14 | 4:59 PM East Croydon (ECR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W45752 | 4:48 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h15 | 5:03 PM East Croydon (ECR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| X07749 | 4:58 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h15 | 5:13 PM East Croydon (ECR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C02703 | 5:00 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h33 | 5:33 PM East Croydon (ECR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G26334 | 5:03 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h14 | 5:17 PM East Croydon (ECR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C82285 | 5:15 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h14 | 5:29 PM East Croydon (ECR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| X07748 | 5:25 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h15 | 5:40 PM East Croydon (ECR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W45448 | 5:32 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h29 | 6:01 PM East Croydon (ECR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G26447 | 5:33 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h15 | 5:48 PM East Croydon (ECR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London Gatwick Airport to East Croydon (ECR)
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Trains from London Gatwick Airport to East Croydon (ECR) run on average 14 times per day, taking around 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at S$13 if you book in advance.
There are 14 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:02, the last at 22:26. The fastest train covers the 15 miles (25 km) distance in 14m.
Distance 15 miles (25 km) |
Average train duration 20m |
Cheapest ticket price S$13 |
Trains per day 14 |
Direct trains 14 |
Fastest train 14m |
First train 5:02 AM |
Last train 10:26 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 1 day |
Train companies: Thameslink, Southern from London Gatwick Airport to East Croydon (ECR) trainsThameslink, Southern trains will get you between London Gatwick Airport and East Croydon (ECR) from S$13. 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 London Gatwick Airport to East Croydon (ECR)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Gatwick Airport to East Croydon (ECR) 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 East Croydon (ECR), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from London Gatwick Airport to East Croydon (ECR)
Most London Gatwick Airport to East Croydon (ECR) trains use the London Bridge to East Croydon station pair. Use this guide to compare London Gatwick Airport and East Croydon (ECR) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to East Croydon from Croydon city centre
East Croydon is 1 km from Croydon city centre. Public transport options include:
East Croydon train station facilities and services
East Croydon has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at East Croydon.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at East Croydon. ATMs are available at East Croydon.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at East Croydon.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at East Croydon: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at East Croydon: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at East Croydon: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free access to all platforms. Lifts to overbridge from all platforms and side entrance. Long steep ramps to platforms from main entrance. (over 1:10 gradient). Assistance Meeting Point is the Information Point on station concourse, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern 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.
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