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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from London Gatwick Airport to London Blackfriars (BFR)
Cheapest price
$18
Average price
$22
Fastest journey
35 m
Average duration
35 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
39 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Gatwick Airport to London Blackfriars (BFR) 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 London Blackfriars (BFR) will cost around $22 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $18.
Of the 5 trains that leave London Gatwick Airport for London Blackfriars (BFR) on Thu, May 07, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, May 07 the direct trains cover the 39 km distance in an average of 35 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 35 m .
On Thu, May 07 the slowest trains will take 35 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.
6:06 AM0h35London Gatwick Airport6:41 AMLondon Blackfriars (BFR)$181One-way0 transfers- 8:06 AM0h35London Gatwick Airport8:41 AMLondon Blackfriars (BFR)$231One-way0 transfers
- 12:36 PM0h35London Gatwick Airport1:11 PMLondon Blackfriars (BFR)$231One-way0 transfers
- 7:36 PM0h35London Gatwick Airport8:11 PMLondon Blackfriars (BFR)$231One-way0 transfers
- 9:16 AM0h35London Gatwick Airport9:51 AMLondon Blackfriars (BFR)$231One-way0 transfers
- 8:06 AM0h35London Gatwick Airport8:41 AMLondon Blackfriars (BFR)$231One-way0 transfers
- 7:36 PM0h35London Gatwick Airport8:11 PMLondon Blackfriars (BFR)$231One-way0 transfers
- 12:36 PM0h35London Gatwick Airport1:11 PMLondon Blackfriars (BFR)$231One-way0 transfers
- 9:16 AM0h35London Gatwick Airport9:51 AMLondon Blackfriars (BFR)$231One-way0 transfers
- 6:06 AM0h35London Gatwick Airport6:41 AMLondon Blackfriars (BFR)$181One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for London Gatwick Airport to London Blackfriars (BFR)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Gatwick Airport to London Blackfriars (BFR) 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 44m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, and a train costs an average of $15.
Distance: 24 miles (39 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$22 Average price | $10 Average price Cheapest | $59 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 14m Average total duration Fastest 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 27m Average total duration 1h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 18m 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 London Gatwick Airport to London Blackfriars (BFR):
A bus is $12 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London Gatwick Airport to London Blackfriars (BFR) costing on average $22 (€17).
Other travel options to London Blackfriars (BFR) take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 57m.
The journey is about 34m faster (44m by train vs 1h 18m by car) and roughly $37 (€29) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($22 (€17) vs $59 (€47)). 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
London Gatwick Airport to London Blackfriars (BFR) train times
The table below shows live departures for London Gatwick Airport to London Blackfriars (BFR) trains for tomorrow, Thursday, May 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:06 AM London Gatwick Airport | 0h35 | 6:41 AM London Blackfriars (BFR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:06 AM London Gatwick Airport | 0h35 | 8:41 AM London Blackfriars (BFR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9:16 AM London Gatwick Airport | 0h35 | 9:51 AM London Blackfriars (BFR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 12:36 PM London Gatwick Airport | 0h35 | 1:11 PM London Blackfriars (BFR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 7:36 PM London Gatwick Airport | 0h35 | 8:11 PM London Blackfriars (BFR) | 0 transfersDirect |
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Why should you book London Gatwick Airport to London Blackfriars (BFR) trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs Thameslink?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Thameslink, but also compare tickets for the likes of Southern, Gatwick Express or Southern to find the best option for your trip from London Gatwick Airport to London Blackfriars (BFR).
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Why book with Omio over Wanderu, Trainline or Raileurope?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Southern, Gatwick Express or Southern to find the best option for your trip from London Gatwick Airport to London Blackfriars (BFR).
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from London Gatwick Airport to London Blackfriars (BFR).
Journey information
Overview: Train from London Gatwick Airport to London Blackfriars (BFR)
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Trains from London Gatwick Airport to London Blackfriars (BFR) run on average 11 times per day, taking around 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $15 (€12) but you can travel from only $7 (€6) by bus.
There are 10 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:45, the last at 22:46. The fastest train covers the 24 miles (39 km) distance in 35m.
Distance 24 miles (39 km) |
Average train duration 44m |
Cheapest ticket price $15 (€12) |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 10 |
Fastest train 35m |
First train 3:45 AM |
Last train 10:46 PM |
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Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Train companies: Thameslink, Southern, Gatwick Express from London Gatwick Airport to London Blackfriars (BFR) trainsThameslink, Southern, Gatwick Express trains will get you between London Gatwick Airport and London Blackfriars (BFR) from $7 (€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 London Gatwick Airport to London Blackfriars (BFR)
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