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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from London Gatwick Airport to London Charing Cross (CHX)
Cheapest price on Sep 20
$31
Average ticket price on Sep 20
$32
Fastest journey on Sep 20
58 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
1 h 3 m
Trains on Sep 20
3
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 $32 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $31.
On Sun, Sep 20, we found 3 trains from London Gatwick Airport to London Charing Cross (CHX), including 3 direct services.
On Sun, Sep 20 the direct trains cover the 39 km distance in an average of 1 h 3 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 58 m .
On Sun, Sep 20 the slowest trains will take 1 h 12 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.
8:35 AM0h58London Gatwick Airport9:33 AMLondon Charing Cross (CHX)$311One-way0 transfers- 7:05 AM0h58London Gatwick Airport8:03 AMLondon Charing Cross (CHX)$321One-way0 transfers
- 8:07 AM1h12London Gatwick Airport9:19 AMLondon Charing Cross (CHX)$321One-way0 transfers
- 8:35 AM0h58London Gatwick Airport9:33 AMLondon Charing Cross (CHX)$311One-way0 transfers
- 7:05 AM0h58London Gatwick Airport8:03 AMLondon Charing Cross (CHX)$321One-way0 transfers
- 8:07 AM1h12London Gatwick Airport9:19 AMLondon Charing Cross (CHX)$321One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for London Gatwick Airport to London Charing Cross (CHX)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Gatwick Airport to London Charing Cross (CHX) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $19 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 9m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $19, while a train costs an average of $32.
Distance: 24 miles (39 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$32 Average price | $19 Average price Cheapest | $55 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 9m Average total duration Fastest 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 54m Average total duration 2h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 23m 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 Charing Cross (CHX):
A bus is $13 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London Gatwick Airport to London Charing Cross (CHX) costing on average $32 (€26).
Other travel options to London Charing Cross (CHX) take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 24m.
The journey is about 44m faster (39m by train vs 1h 23m by car) and roughly $24 (€19) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($32 (€26) vs $55 (€45)). 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.
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 Charing Cross (CHX) train times
The table below shows live departures for London Gatwick Airport to London Charing Cross (CHX) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C82775+W45677+ P87414 | Delayed 4:56 AM 5:50 AMGatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h59 | 6:49 AM London Charing Cross (CHX) | 2 transfers | |
C82775+ Tube from London Victoria to London Charing Cross | Delayed 4:56 AM 5:50 AMGatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h55 | 6:45 AM London Charing Cross (CHX) | 1 transfer | |
| C02657+P86935 | On time 6:06 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h48 | 6:54 AM London Charing Cross (CHX) | 1 transfer | |
| C02734+P87672 | On time 6:16 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h47 | 7:03 AM London Charing Cross (CHX) | 1 transfer | |
| W45705+P87417 | On time 6:19 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h00 | 7:19 AM London Charing Cross (CHX) | 1 transfer | |
| C82951+Tube from London Victoria to London Charing Cross | On time 6:27 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h53 | 7:20 AM London Charing Cross (CHX) | 1 transfer | |
| C02639+P86959 | On time 6:36 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h48 | 7:24 AM London Charing Cross (CHX) | 1 transfer | |
| W45711+P85513 | On time 6:46 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h47 | 7:33 AM London Charing Cross (CHX) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London Gatwick Airport to London Charing Cross (CHX)
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Trains from London Gatwick Airport to London Charing Cross (CHX) run on average 14 times per day, taking around 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $20 (€16) but you can travel from only $8 (€6) 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 (€16) |
Trains per day 14 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 29m |
First train 7:06 AM |
Last train 9:56 PM |
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Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
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Train companies: Southern, Thameslink, Gatwick Express from London Gatwick Airport to London Charing Cross (CHX) trainsSouthern, Thameslink, Gatwick Express trains will get you between London Gatwick Airport and London Charing Cross (CHX) 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 London Gatwick Airport to London Charing Cross (CHX)
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