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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from London Gatwick Airport to London City Airport
Cheapest price
$23
Average price
$25
Fastest journey
1 h 22 m
Average duration
1 h 31 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
41 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Gatwick Airport to London City Airport 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 City Airport will cost around $25 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $23.
Of the 6 trains that leave London Gatwick Airport for London City Airport on Sun, Jun 21, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct trains cover the 41 km distance in an average of 1 h 31 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 22 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest trains will take 1 h 39 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.
7:09 AM1h39London Gatwick Airport8:48 AMLondon City Airport$231One-way0 transfers- 7:25 AM1h28London Gatwick Airport8:53 AMLondon City Airport$231One-way0 transfers
- 9:53 AM2h14London Gatwick Airport12:07 PMLondon City Airport$231One-way0 transfers
- 8:37 AM1h33London Gatwick Airport10:10 AMLondon City Airport$241One-way0 transfers
8:14 AM1h22London Gatwick Airport9:36 AMLondon City Airport$301One-way0 transfers
- 8:14 AM1h22London Gatwick Airport9:36 AMLondon City Airport$301One-way0 transfers
- 7:25 AM1h28London Gatwick Airport8:53 AMLondon City Airport$231One-way0 transfers
- 8:37 AM1h33London Gatwick Airport10:10 AMLondon City Airport$241One-way0 transfers
- 9:59 AM1h35London Gatwick Airport11:34 AMLondon City Airport$311One-way0 transfers
- 7:09 AM1h39London Gatwick Airport8:48 AMLondon City Airport$231One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for London Gatwick Airport to London City Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Gatwick Airport to London City Airport 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 56m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a train costs an average of $22.
Distance: 25 miles (41 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$24 Average price | $9 Average price Cheapest | $33 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 26m Average total duration Fastest 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 55m Average total duration 1h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 6m 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 City Airport:
A bus is $15 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London Gatwick Airport to London City Airport costing on average $24 (€20).
Other travel options to London City Airport take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 25m.
The journey is about 10m faster (56m by train vs 1h 6m by car) and roughly $9 (€7) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($24 (€20) vs $33 (€27)). 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 City Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for London Gatwick Airport to London City Airport trains for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:02 AM London Gatwick Airport | 2h06 | 10:08 AM London City Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:13 AM London Gatwick Airport | 1h26 | 9:39 AM London City Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:16 AM London Gatwick Airport | 1h04 | 9:20 AM London City Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9:16 AM London Gatwick Airport | 1h04 | 10:20 AM London City Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London Gatwick Airport to London City Airport
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Trains from London Gatwick Airport to London City Airport run on average 25 times per day, taking around 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $22 (€18) but you can travel from only $6 (€5) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:02, the last at 19:46. The fastest train covers the 25 miles (41 km) distance in 1h 0m.
Distance 25 miles (41 km) |
Average train duration 56m |
Cheapest ticket price $22 (€18) |
Trains per day 25 |
Fastest train 1h 0m |
First train 5:02 AM |
Last train 7:46 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Train companies: Thameslink, London Overground from London Gatwick Airport to London City Airport trainsThameslink, London Overground trains will get you between London Gatwick Airport and London City Airport from $6 (€5). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Gatwick Airport to London City Airport 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 London City Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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