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Gatwick Aviation Museum
Volunteer-run museum near the airport with British aircraft, aviation artifacts, and cockpits. A strong niche stop for aviation enthusiasts with close-up access to historic planes.
Cheapest price
$22
Average price
$36
Fastest journey
34 m
Average duration
38 m
Trains per day
44
Distance
42 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) will cost around $36 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $22.
Of the 44 trains that leave London Kings Cross (KGX) for Gatwick Airport (GTW) on Sun, Jun 07, 12 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 07 the direct trains cover the 42 km distance in an average of 38 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 34 m .
On Sun, Jun 07 the slowest trains will take 47 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.
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Tube from London Kings Cross to London Victoria
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C93319Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) 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 58m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a train costs an average of $20.
Distance: 26 miles (42 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$35 Average price | $9 Average price Cheapest | $55 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 28m Average total duration Fastest 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 53m Average total duration 1h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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This is compared to other travel options from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Gatwick Airport (GTW):
A bus is $27 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) costing on average $35 (€29).
Other travel options to Gatwick Airport (GTW) take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 23m.
The journey is about 27m faster (58m by train vs 1h 25m by car) and roughly $20 (€16) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($35 (€29) 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.
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.
The table below shows live departures for London Kings Cross (KGX) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) trains for today, Saturday, June 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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G27069+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Victoria | 8:03 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h57 | 9:00 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
C02622+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Bridge | 8:04 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h00 | 9:04 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
G26162+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Victoria | 8:09 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h59 | 9:08 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Bridge+ W45717 | 8:14 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h00 | 9:14 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Victoria+ G27071 | 8:33 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h57 | 9:30 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Bridge+ C02663 | 8:34 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h00 | 9:34 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Victoria+ G26166 | 8:39 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h59 | 9:38 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
C02741+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Bridge | 8:44 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h00 | 9:44 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Victoria+ G27073 | 9:03 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h57 | 10:00 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
C02626+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Bridge | 9:04 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h00 | 10:04 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
G26169+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Victoria | 9:09 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h59 | 10:08 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Bridge+ C02718 | 9:14 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h00 | 10:14 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Victoria+ G27075 | 9:33 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h57 | 10:30 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Bridge+ C02648 | 9:34 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h00 | 10:34 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Victoria+ G26175 | 9:39 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h59 | 10:38 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Bridge+ W45730 | 9:44 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h00 | 10:44 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Victoria+ G27077 | 10:03 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h57 | 11:00 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Bridge+ C02664 | 10:04 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h00 | 11:04 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
G26177+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Victoria | 10:09 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h59 | 11:08 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Bridge+ C02730 | 10:14 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h00 | 11:14 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Victoria+ G27078 | 10:33 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h57 | 11:30 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
C02624+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Bridge | 10:34 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h00 | 11:34 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
G26183+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Victoria | 10:39 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h59 | 11:38 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
W45719+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Bridge | 10:44 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h00 | 11:44 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
G27079+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Victoria | 11:03 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h57 | 12:00 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
C02686+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Bridge | 11:04 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h00 | 12:04 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
G26185+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Victoria | 11:09 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h59 | 12:08 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
W45729+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Bridge | 11:14 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h00 | 12:14 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
G27080+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Victoria | 11:33 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h57 | 12:30 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
C02621+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Bridge | 11:34 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h00 | 12:34 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
G26191+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Victoria | 11:39 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h59 | 12:38 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
C02721+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Bridge | 11:44 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h00 | 12:44 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, June 7 | |||||
W45508 | 12:24 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0h58 | 1:22 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W45518 | 12:54 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1h03 | 1:57 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) run on average 11 times per day, taking around 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $20 (€16) but you can travel from only $6 (€5) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 26 miles (42 km) distance in 29m.
Distance 26 miles (42 km) |
Average train duration 58m |
Cheapest ticket price $20 (€16) |
Trains per day 11 |
Fastest train 29m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 11:54 PM |
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