Cheapest
Average
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to London Kings Cross (KGX) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
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Fastest Journey
1 h 8 m
Average
1 h 13 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
41 km
It's difficult to get from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to London Kings Cross (KGX) without transferring at least once.
Distance | 25 miles (41 km) |
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Average train duration | 40 min |
Average train ticket price | $37 (€31) |
Train frequency | 19 a day |
Direct train | Yes, there are 19 direct trains a day |
Train providers | Thameslink or Southern |
Trains from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to London Kings Cross (KGX) cover the 25 miles (41 km) long route taking on average 40 min with our travel partners like Thameslink or Southern. Normally, there are 19 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this trip costs around $37 (€31), you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as $21 (€17).
For as little as $14 (€12) you can travel by train from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to London Kings Cross (KGX) with Thameslink, Southern and Gatwick Express. Omio will show you the best deals, schedules and tickets available for this trip.
Thameslink is a train service that operates in the United Kingdom. It is operated by Govia Thameslink Railway and serves the counties of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, London, and Surrey. The trains run from early morning until late at night, with some services running 24 hours a day. There are a variety of train types available, including Class 700 Desiro City, Class 377 Electrostar, Class 387/1 Electrostar, and Class 319/0. Ticket types include Anytime, Off-Peak, Super Off-Peak, and Advance. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. The most popular routes for Thameslink are London to Brighton, London to Bedford, and London to Luton.
Train information from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to London Kings Cross (KGX) with Thameslink:
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