London Paddington (PAD) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) train

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Cheap train tickets from London Paddington (PAD) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)

Showing times and prices for Jan 14

Cheapest

$38

Average

$42

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

Cheapest

Tube from London Paddington to London Victoria

08:14AM1h05

London Paddington (PAD)

09:19AMGatwick Airport (GTW)

$381One-way

1 transfer

Cheapest

Tube from London Paddington to London Victoria

08:22AM1h03

London Paddington (PAD)

09:25AMGatwick Airport (GTW)

$381One-way

1 transfer

Cheapest

Tube from London Paddington to London Victoria

08:03AM1h05

London Paddington (PAD)

09:08AMGatwick Airport (GTW)

$381One-way

1 transfer

P04185

08:16AM0h58

London Paddington (PAD)

09:14AMGatwick Airport (GTW)

$491One-way

2 transfers

Tube from London Paddington to London Bridge

08:05AM1h09

London Paddington (PAD)

09:14AMGatwick Airport (GTW)

$491One-way

1 transfer

London Paddington (PAD) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, January 14

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
Southern Tube from London Paddington to London Victoria	08:03AM London Paddington (PAD)	1h05	09:08AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)	1 transfer
Thameslink Tube from London Paddington to London Bridge	08:05AM London Paddington (PAD)	1h09	09:14AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)	1 transfer
Thameslink P04179	08:06AM London Paddington (PAD)	0h58	09:04AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)	2 transfers
Southern Tube from London Paddington to London Victoria	08:14AM London Paddington (PAD)	1h05	09:19AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)	1 transfer
Thameslink P04185	08:16AM London Paddington (PAD)	0h58	09:14AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)	2 transfers
Southern Tube from London Paddington to London Victoria	08:22AM London Paddington (PAD)	1h03	09:25AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)	1 transfer
This is the last train of the day.

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Fastest train times from London Paddington (PAD) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)

Showing times and prices for Jan 14

Fastest Journey

58 m

Average

1 h 3 m

Trains per day

Distance

40 km

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

Fastest

P04185

08:16AM0h58

London Paddington (PAD)

09:14AMGatwick Airport (GTW)

$491One-way

2 transfers

Fastest

P04179

08:06AM0h58

London Paddington (PAD)

09:04AMGatwick Airport (GTW)

$491One-way

2 transfers

Tube from London Paddington to London Victoria

08:22AM1h03

London Paddington (PAD)

09:25AMGatwick Airport (GTW)

$381One-way

1 transfer

Tube from London Paddington to London Victoria

08:14AM1h05

London Paddington (PAD)

09:19AMGatwick Airport (GTW)

$381One-way

1 transfer

Tube from London Paddington to London Victoria

08:03AM1h05

London Paddington (PAD)

09:08AMGatwick Airport (GTW)

$381One-way

1 transfer

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Journey information

Overview: Train from London Paddington (PAD) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)

Take a train from London Paddington (PAD) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) and enjoy the approximately 24 miles (40 km) long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $10 (€10)

Distance

24 miles (40 km)

Cheapest ticket price

$19 (€17)

Trains per day

Direct trains

Train providers

Fastest train

29m

First train

00:02

Last train

23:07

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $10 (€10)

Train companies: Southern, Thameslink and Tube from London Paddington (PAD) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) trains

Travel from London Paddington (PAD) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) from $23 (€21) with Omio’s train partners Southern, Thameslink and Tube! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most convenient route for you.

Southern Rail is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates a wide range of services, from high-speed intercity trains to local commuter services. Its trains include the InterCity 125, InterCity 225, and Class 444 and 450. It also offers a variety of ticket types, such as Advance, Off-Peak, and Super Off-Peak. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Southern Rail are London to Brighton, London to Southampton, and London to Portsmouth.

Southern from London Paddington (PAD) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) train information:

Average Duration: 1 h 3 min
Cheapest Price: $23

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.

Gatwick Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates between London Victoria and Gatwick Airport, with trains running every 15 minutes throughout the day. The trains are modern and comfortable, with air-conditioning and free Wi-Fi. There are two types of trains: the Gatwick Express and the Southern service. The Gatwick Express is the fastest service, taking just 30 minutes to reach the airport. The Southern service takes a few minutes longer but offers more stops along the way.

FAQs: Trains from London Paddington (PAD) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)

FAQs: Travel by train from London Paddington (PAD) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) 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 (PAD) to Gatwick Airport (GTW).

Cheap train tickets from London Paddington (PAD) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) can start from as little as $19 (€17) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for London Paddington (PAD) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) is $35 (€32); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by train from London Paddington (PAD) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) is 29 min to travel the 25 mile (40 km) long trip, with around there are 9 trains per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

The first train from London Paddington (PAD) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) leaves at 12: 02 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from London Paddington (PAD) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) leaves at 11: 07 PM.

Yes, there is 1 direct train a day from London Paddington (PAD) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) with Thameslink. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.

Take the London Paddington (PAD) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) train with Southern or Thameslink. However, it's always good to check out all possible train companies for the trip between London Paddington (PAD) and Gatwick Airport (GTW) as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 11: 07 PM.

A day trip to Gatwick Airport (GTW) from London Paddington (PAD) is worth doing with a journey time of 29 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from London Paddington (PAD) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) by train is October.

You have options as you can travel between London Paddington (PAD) and Gatwick Airport (GTW) 2 different ways: bus or train.

Popular train stations from London Paddington (PAD) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)

London

Crawley

Gatwick Airport Wifi

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Lockers

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Lounge

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Address

Gatwick Railway Station, Gatwick Airport, Crawley, RH6 0RD, United Kingdom

Phone Number

+44 3457114141

Ticket Office Hours

24/7

Wifi

Free Wi-Fi in the station.

Lockers

Provided by Excess Baggage Co located in the North Terminal, open daily from 06:00 until 18:00.

Parking

Car Park: Airport Car Park

Dining

Costa Coffee
KFC
McDonald's

Taxis

Taxi: Taxis are located in the South Terminal bus Station, about 200 yards from station concourse through airport complex

Accessibility

Escalators, elevators, induction loop, accessible ticket machines, impaired mobility set down, wheelchair ramp for train access, accessible toilets, accessible booking office.

Toilets Location: Platforms 1 and 2
National key toilets: Yes
Baby changing facilities: Yes

Hotel

Hilton London Gatwick Airport
Travelodge Gatwick Airport Central
Premier Inn London Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)

Lounge

Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting areas are available on platforms

Ticket Office

24/7

Public transit options for Gatwick Airport

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

Gatwick Airport Wifi

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Lockers

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Lounge

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Address

Gatwick Railway Station, Gatwick Airport, Crawley, RH6 0RD, United Kingdom

Phone Number

+44 3457114141

Ticket Office Hours

24/7

Wifi

Free Wi-Fi in the station.

Lockers

Provided by Excess Baggage Co located in the North Terminal, open daily from 06:00 until 18:00.

Parking

Car Park: Airport Car Park

Dining

Costa Coffee
KFC
McDonald's

Taxis

Taxi: Taxis are located in the South Terminal bus Station, about 200 yards from station concourse through airport complex

Accessibility

Escalators, elevators, induction loop, accessible ticket machines, impaired mobility set down, wheelchair ramp for train access, accessible toilets, accessible booking office.

Toilets Location: Platforms 1 and 2
National key toilets: Yes
Baby changing facilities: Yes

Hotel

Hilton London Gatwick Airport
Travelodge Gatwick Airport Central
Premier Inn London Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)

Lounge

Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting areas are available on platforms

Ticket Office

24/7

Public transit options for Gatwick Airport

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