The cheapest and fastest trains from London Waterloo (WAT) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)
Cheapest price
$32
Average price
$32
Fastest journey
46 m
Average duration
47 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
39 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Waterloo (WAT) 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 Waterloo (WAT) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) will cost around $32 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $32.
It's difficult to get from London Waterloo (WAT) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) without transferring at least once.
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Compare bus and train for London Waterloo (WAT) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Waterloo (WAT) 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 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €6, and a train costs an average of €12.
Distance: 24 miles (39 km)
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Live departures
London Waterloo (WAT) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) train times
The table below shows live departures for London Waterloo (WAT) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) trains for today, Saturday, November 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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L50057+ Y11297 | Delayed 7:16 AM 7:12 AMLondon Waterloo (WAT) | 0h43 | 7:55 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
L47009+ Y28101 | On time 7:24 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h44 | 8:08 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
L52306+ Y28871 | On time 7:33 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h46 | 8:19 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
L50064+ Y28388 | On time 7:42 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h43 | 8:25 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
L49018+ Y28107 | On time 7:54 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h44 | 8:38 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
L52316+ Y28875 | On time 8:03 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h46 | 8:49 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
L50073+ Y11298 | On time 8:12 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h43 | 8:55 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
L47017+ Y28112 | On time 8:24 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h44 | 9:08 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
L52325+ Y28880 | On time 8:33 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h46 | 9:19 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
L50082+ Y28396 | On time 8:42 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h43 | 9:25 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
L49034+ Y28118 | On time 8:54 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h44 | 9:38 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, November 30 | |||||
![]() | 5:33 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h04 | 6:37 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Why should you book London Waterloo to Gatwick Airport trains with Omio?
Southern as well as Thameslink, Tube and Gatwick Express offer trains services from London Waterloo to Gatwick Airport. Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from London Waterloo to Gatwick Airport.
Why book with Omio vs Southern?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Southern, but also compare tickets for the likes of Thameslink, Tube and Gatwick Express to find the best option for your trip from London Waterloo to Gatwick Airport.
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- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Southern with all available travel options, which are bus and train to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from London Waterloo to Gatwick Airport.
Why book with Omio over Trainline and Rail Europe?
- Multiple travel company options: While Southern tickets can be bought on Southern's website or third party sellers, Omio allows you to compare with the likes of Thameslink, Tube and Gatwick Express to help you choose the right option for your journey from London Waterloo to Gatwick Airport.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and train to find the ideal travel option from London Waterloo to Gatwick Airport.
Journey information
Overview: Train from London Waterloo (WAT) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)
Trains from London Waterloo (WAT) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) run on average 10 times per day, taking around 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $15 (€12) but you can travel from only $8 (€6) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:14, the last at 21:36. The fastest train covers the 24 miles (39 km) distance in 42m.
Distance 24 miles (39 km) |
Average train duration 50m |
Cheapest ticket price $15 (€12) |
Trains per day 10 |
Fastest train 42m |
First train 00:14 |
Last train 21:36 |
Train companies: Southern, Thameslink, Tube, Gatwick Express from London Waterloo (WAT) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) trainsSouthern, Thameslink, Tube, Gatwick Express trains will get you between London Waterloo (WAT) and Gatwick Airport (GTW) from $8 (€6). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from London Waterloo (WAT) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Waterloo (WAT) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) 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 Gatwick Airport (GTW), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from London Waterloo (WAT) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 24 Hours a Day Tickets bought in advance online or from South Western Railway telesales can be collected at Ticket Office or at Self-Serve Ticket Machines.
- Type of shops available: A wide range of shops including convenience store, supermarket, pharmacy, newsagent, bookseller, clothing, gifts, travel accessories and passport photobooth.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: There is step free access from the main concourse to all platforms, shops and facilities. Step free exits are exit 1 (Station approach), exit 2 (with a lift to Waterloo Road and lift access to the London Underground Jubilee line), and exit 3 for taxis and onward travel towards the South Bank.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available from the taxi rank on Cab Road / Station Approach
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Ticket machines are located at various locations on the main concourse and are accessible to wheelchair users.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The entrance to the public toilets is on the main concourse opposite platform 18, and these facilities have an accessible toilet and baby changing facilities. There is a another accessible toilet outside exit 3 operated by a RADAR key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The entrance to the public toilets is on the main concourse opposite platform 18, and these facilities have an accessible toilet and baby changing facilities. There is a another accessible toilet outside exit 3 operated by a RADAR key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Cycle storage is located outside exit 3 on Station Approach / Cab Road.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Onward travel information: Waterloo is well connected to London's public transport network. Waterloo Underground station serves the Bakerloo, Jubilee, Northern and Waterloo & City Lines. Plan a journey - Transport for London (tfl.gov.uk) Buses depart from several points around the station. All Transport for London Buses are accessible with step free access and have a dedicated mobility space. Buses from Waterloo (tfl.gov.uk) The station has a dedicated taxi rank for London Black Taxis on the roadway outside exit 3. Santander Hire Bicycles are available from the docking stations outside. Santander Cycles - Transport for London (tfl.gov.uk) Waterloo is within easy walking distance of the South Bank and a number of visitor attractions. Walking - Transport for London (tfl.gov.uk).
- Metro: Waterloo Underground station is served by the Bakerloo, Jubilee, Northern and Waterloo & City Lines. Step free access is available to and from the Jubilee Line. For more information on London Transport accessibility: Plan an accessible journey - Transport for London (tfl.gov.uk).
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 24 Hours a Day Tickets bought in advance online or from South Western Railway telesales can be collected at Ticket Office or at Self-Serve Ticket Machines.
- Type of shops available: A wide range of shops including convenience store, supermarket, pharmacy, newsagent, bookseller, clothing, gifts, travel accessories and passport photobooth.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: There is step free access from the main concourse to all platforms, shops and facilities. Step free exits are exit 1 (Station approach), exit 2 (with a lift to Waterloo Road and lift access to the London Underground Jubilee line), and exit 3 for taxis and onward travel towards the South Bank.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available from the taxi rank on Cab Road / Station Approach
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Ticket machines are located at various locations on the main concourse and are accessible to wheelchair users.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The entrance to the public toilets is on the main concourse opposite platform 18, and these facilities have an accessible toilet and baby changing facilities. There is a another accessible toilet outside exit 3 operated by a RADAR key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The entrance to the public toilets is on the main concourse opposite platform 18, and these facilities have an accessible toilet and baby changing facilities. There is a another accessible toilet outside exit 3 operated by a RADAR key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Cycle storage is located outside exit 3 on Station Approach / Cab Road.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Onward travel information: Waterloo is well connected to London's public transport network. Waterloo Underground station serves the Bakerloo, Jubilee, Northern and Waterloo & City Lines. Plan a journey - Transport for London (tfl.gov.uk) Buses depart from several points around the station. All Transport for London Buses are accessible with step free access and have a dedicated mobility space. Buses from Waterloo (tfl.gov.uk) The station has a dedicated taxi rank for London Black Taxis on the roadway outside exit 3. Santander Hire Bicycles are available from the docking stations outside. Santander Cycles - Transport for London (tfl.gov.uk) Waterloo is within easy walking distance of the South Bank and a number of visitor attractions. Walking - Transport for London (tfl.gov.uk).
- Metro: Waterloo Underground station is served by the Bakerloo, Jubilee, Northern and Waterloo & City Lines. Step free access is available to and from the Jubilee Line. For more information on London Transport accessibility: Plan an accessible journey - Transport for London (tfl.gov.uk).
- 24/7
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Provided by Excess Baggage Co located in the North Terminal, open daily from 06:00 until 18:00.
- Car Park: Airport Car Park
- Costa Coffee
- KFC
- McDonald's
- Taxi: Taxis are located in the South Terminal bus Station, about 200 yards from station concourse through airport complex
- 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
- Hilton London Gatwick Airport
- Travelodge Gatwick Airport Central
- Premier Inn London Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting areas are available on platforms
- 24/7
- Car hire: Yes, various companies operate from both North and South airport terminals, 200 yards from the station.
- Located inside the main terminal.
- 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
- 24/7
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Provided by Excess Baggage Co located in the North Terminal, open daily from 06:00 until 18:00.
- Car Park: Airport Car Park
- Costa Coffee
- KFC
- McDonald's
- Taxi: Taxis are located in the South Terminal bus Station, about 200 yards from station concourse through airport complex
- 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
- Hilton London Gatwick Airport
- Travelodge Gatwick Airport Central
- Premier Inn London Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting areas are available on platforms
- 24/7
- Car hire: Yes, various companies operate from both North and South airport terminals, 200 yards from the station.
- Located inside the main terminal.
- 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
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