London Paddington to Gatwick Airport train

Cheap train tickets from London Paddington to Gatwick Airport

Showing times and prices for Mar 26

Cheapest

29

Average

31

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Paddington to Gatwick Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

Cheapest
08:39AMLondon Paddington1h10 09:49AMGatwick Airport
1 transfer
291One-way
Cheapest
08:56AMLondon Paddington1h07 10:03AMGatwick Airport
1 transfer
291One-way
Cheapest
08:25AMLondon Paddington1h08 09:33AMGatwick Airport
1 transfer
291One-way
Cheapest
08:09AMLondon Paddington1h10 09:19AMGatwick Airport
1 transfer
291One-way
08:22AMLondon Paddington1h06 09:28AMGatwick Airport
1 transfer
381One-way

Train schedule from London Paddington to Gatwick Airport

Showing trains for tomorrow, Sunday, March 26
08:09AMLondon Paddington1h10 09:19AMGatwick Airport
1 transfer
08:22AMLondon Paddington1h06 09:28AMGatwick Airport
1 transfer
08:25AMLondon Paddington1h08 09:33AMGatwick Airport
1 transfer
08:39AMLondon Paddington1h10 09:49AMGatwick Airport
1 transfer
08:52AMLondon Paddington1h06 09:58AMGatwick Airport
1 transfer
08:56AMLondon Paddington1h07 10:03AMGatwick Airport
1 transfer

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Fastest train times from London Paddington to Gatwick Airport

Showing times and prices for Mar 26

Fastest Journey

1 h 6 m

Average

1 h 7 m

Trains per day

5

Distance

40 km

It's difficult to get from London Paddington to Gatwick Airport without transferring at least once.

Fastest
08:22AMLondon Paddington1h06 09:28AMGatwick Airport
1 transfer
381One-way
Fastest
08:52AMLondon Paddington1h06 09:58AMGatwick Airport
1 transfer
381One-way
08:56AMLondon Paddington1h07 10:03AMGatwick Airport
1 transfer
291One-way
08:25AMLondon Paddington1h08 09:33AMGatwick Airport
1 transfer
291One-way
08:39AMLondon Paddington1h10 09:49AMGatwick Airport
1 transfer
291One-way

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Overview: Train from London Paddington to Gatwick Airport

distanceDistance25 miles (40 km)
changesDirect trainNo
carriersTrain providersGatwick Express, Southern or Thameslink

Trains from London Paddington to Gatwick Airport cover the 25 miles (40 km) long journey with our travel partners like Gatwick Express, Southern or Thameslink. There are direct train services available. Travelers depart most frequently from London Paddington and arrive in Gatwick Airport.

Travel Tips: Trains from London Paddington to Gatwick Airport

Travel Tips: Travel by train to Gatwick Airport easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from London Paddington to Gatwick Airport.
FAQs
Take the London Paddington to Gatwick Airport train with Gatwick Express, Southern or Thameslink. However, it's always good to check out all possible train companies for the journey from London Paddington to Gatwick Airport as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.
The cheapest month to travel from London Paddington to Gatwick Airport by train is November.
Yes, you can take a train to Gatwick Airport from London Paddington.

Trains departing from London Paddington

Distance from London Paddington to city center
Distance from London Paddington to city center
3.2 miles (5.2 km)
Ticket Office Hours
Ticket Office Hours
24/7
How to get to this station?
How to get to this station?
Underground lines: Bakerloo Line, Circle Line, District Line, Hammersmith Line
Bus lines: N7, 23, 27, N27, 36, 205, N205, 332, 7, 46, A1, 18, N18
Train lines: Great Western Main Line, Heathrow Express
Metro: Tube Lines.
Nearest Airport
Nearest Airport
London Heathrow Airport
16 miles (25 km)
How to get to nearest airport?
How to get to nearest airport?
The Heathrow Express departs from the station every 15 minutes and drives directly to Heathrow Airport Terminal 5. The journey takes about 20 minutes.
Amenities at station
Wifi
Wifi
Free Wi-Fi in the station.
ATM
ATM
Located next to the ticket office.
Taxi
Taxi
Taxi: The taxi deck is situated above Platform 12 and is accessed via the concourse and platform 12, which has escalators and lifts to the upper level to the covered marshalled taxi rank. A queuing system is in operation. There is also a separate collection point for pre-booked taxis and a drop off point | Accessible taxis: All London Black Cabs can accommodate wheelchair passengers without wheelchair users having to leave their wheelchair. There is also a separate collection point for prebooked taxis also further away from the lifts.
Lockers
Lockers
Luggage lockers are located near the taxi stand beside Platform 11.
Parking
Parking
Opening Hours: 24/7 Parking space: 100 Parking Pricing: £4. 00 up to 1 hour | £11. 50 up to 3 hours | £20. 00 up to 6 hours | £26. 00 up to 12 hours | £30. 00 up to 24 hours
Shopping
Shopping
Type of shops available: News agent Flower stall Shoe repairer Wide range of shops Mini supermarket Pharmacy Convenience store High street shops Off Licence Passport Photo Booth
Dining
Dining
Wasabi | The Beer House | Barburrito | Upper Crust | The Mad Bishop & Bear (Fullers) | The Pasty Shop | Burger King | Pret a Manger | The Savanna | Soboro Bakery | & more
Car Rentals
Car Rentals
Virtuo Car Hire | Hertz
Information Desk
Information Desk
Located near Platform 1.
Accessibility
Accessibility
Wheelchair access, escalators, elevators.

Trains arriving to Gatwick Airport

Distance from Gatwick Airport to city center
Distance from Gatwick Airport to city center
4.8 miles (7.8 km)
Ticket Office Hours
Ticket Office Hours
24/7
How to get to this station?
How to get to this station?
Bus lines: GH1, 17, 18
Train lines: Thameslink, Brighton Main Line, Gatwick Express, Redhill Line, Mainline East, Mainline West
Onward travel information: Available from airport.
Location for Rail Replacement Services: The upper level of the bus station
Nearest Airport
Nearest Airport
London Gatwick Airport
1 miles (1 km)
How to get to nearest airport?
How to get to nearest airport?
The airport can be reached from the station by public transit in 5 minutes via the inter-terminal shuttle.
Amenities at station
Wifi
Wifi
Free Wi-Fi in the station.
ATM
ATM
Located outside the station as well as on concourse.
Taxi
Taxi
Taxi: Taxis are located in the South Terminal bus Station, about 200 yards from station concourse through airport complex
Lockers
Lockers
Provided by Excess Baggage Co located in the North Terminal, open daily from 06: 00 until 18: 00.
Parking
Parking
Opening Hours: 24/7 Parking space: 1900 (including handicapped parking spaces) Parking Pricing: £8. 00 for 1 hour | £25. 00 for 1 day
Dining
Dining
Costa Coffee | KFC | McDonald's
Car Rentals
Car Rentals
Enterprise | Alamo | Hertz | SIXT | Europcar | Avis
Information Desk
Information Desk
Located inside the main terminal.
Accessibility
Accessibility
Escalators, elevators, induction loop, accessible ticket machines, impaired mobility set down, wheelchair ramp for train access, accessible toilets, accessible booking office.

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