The cheapest and fastest trains from London Gatwick Airport to London Charing Cross (CHX)
- Cheapest price on Nov 04
- $31
- Average ticket price on Nov 04
- $31
- Fastest journey on Nov 04
- 48 m
- Average journey duration on Nov 04
- 48 m
- Trains on Nov 04
- 1
- Distance
- 39 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Gatwick Airport to London Charing Cross (CHX) 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 Charing Cross (CHX) will cost around $31 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $31.
On Wed, Nov 04, we found 1 trains from London Gatwick Airport to London Charing Cross (CHX), including 1 direct services.
On Wed, Nov 04 the direct trains cover the 39 km distance in an average of 48 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 48 m .
On Wed, Nov 04 the slowest trains will take 48 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.

8:36 AM 0h48 London Gatwick Airport 9:24 AM London Charing Cross (CHX) $31 1 One-way 0 transfers

8:36 AM 0h48 London Gatwick Airport 9:24 AM London Charing Cross (CHX) $31 1 One-way 0 transfers
Journey information
Overview: Train from London Gatwick Airport to London Charing Cross (CHX)
Trains from London Gatwick Airport to London Charing Cross (CHX) run on average 13 times per day, taking around 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $20 but you can travel from only $8 by bus.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:06, the last at 21:56. The fastest train covers the 24 miles (39 km) distance in 29m.
Distance 24 miles (39 km) |
Average train duration 39m |
Cheapest ticket price $20 |
Trains per day 13 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 29m |
First train 7:06 AM |
Last train 9:56 PM |
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Cheapest Day Wed |
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Live departures
London Gatwick Airport to London Charing Cross (CHX) train times
The table below shows live departures for London Gatwick Airport to London Charing Cross (CHX) trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, November 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 8:36 AM London Gatwick Airport | 0h48 | 9:24 AM London Charing Cross (CHX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Train companies: Thameslink, Southern, Gatwick Express from London Gatwick Airport to London Charing Cross (CHX) trainsThameslink, Southern, Gatwick Express trains will get you between London Gatwick Airport and London Charing Cross (CHX) from $8. 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 Charing Cross (CHX)
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