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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from London Waterloo (WAT) to London Gatwick Airport
Cheapest price on Sep 18
Kč321
Average ticket price on Sep 18
Kč458
Fastest journey on Sep 18
45 m
Average journey duration on Sep 18
45 m
Trains on Sep 18
8
Distance
38 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Waterloo (WAT) to London Gatwick Airport 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 London Gatwick Airport will cost around Kč458 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only Kč321.
On Fri, Sep 18, we found 8 trains from London Waterloo (WAT) to London Gatwick Airport, including 8 direct services.
On Fri, Sep 18 the direct trains cover the 38 km distance in an average of 45 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 45 m .
On Fri, Sep 18 the slowest trains will take 45 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.
6:03 PM0h48London Waterloo (WAT)6:51 PMLondon Gatwick AirportKč3211One-way0 transfers- 8:23 AM0h45London Waterloo (WAT)9:08 AMLondon Gatwick AirportKč4471One-way0 transfers
- 7:23 AM0h45London Waterloo (WAT)8:08 AMLondon Gatwick AirportKč4481One-way0 transfers
- 5:20 AM1h00London Waterloo (WAT)6:20 AMLondon Gatwick AirportKč4851One-way0 transfers
- 9:23 AM0h45London Waterloo (WAT)10:08 AMLondon Gatwick AirportKč4881One-way0 transfers
- 8:23 AM0h45London Waterloo (WAT)9:08 AMLondon Gatwick AirportKč4471One-way0 transfers
- 10:23 AM0h45London Waterloo (WAT)11:08 AMLondon Gatwick AirportKč4911One-way0 transfers
- 12:53 PM0h45London Waterloo (WAT)1:38 PMLondon Gatwick AirportKč4891One-way0 transfers
- 7:23 AM0h45London Waterloo (WAT)8:08 AMLondon Gatwick AirportKč4481One-way0 transfers
- 10:53 AM0h45London Waterloo (WAT)11:38 AMLondon Gatwick AirportKč4931One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for London Waterloo (WAT) to London Gatwick Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Waterloo (WAT) to London Gatwick Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of Kč433 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 11m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of Kč433, while a train costs an average of Kč592.
Distance: 23 miles (38 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
Kč592 Average price | Kč433 Average price Cheapest | Kč1147 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 11m Average total duration Fastest 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 45m Average total duration 2h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from London Waterloo (WAT) to London Gatwick Airport:
A bus is Kč159 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London Waterloo (WAT) to London Gatwick Airport costing on average Kč592.
Other travel options to London Gatwick Airport take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 15m.
The journey is about 48m faster (41m by train vs 1h 29m by car) and roughly Kč555 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (Kč592 vs Kč1147). 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.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
London Waterloo (WAT) to London Gatwick Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for London Waterloo (WAT) to London Gatwick Airport trains for today, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G26385+ L81629 | 8:03 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h46 | 8:49 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
| C82790+L81947 | 8:12 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h44 | 8:56 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
| G26160+L78888 | 8:23 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h45 | 9:08 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
| G26387+L81638 | 8:33 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h46 | 9:19 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
| G26284+L81956 | 8:42 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h43 | 9:25 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
| G26165+L80949 | 8:53 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h45 | 9:38 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
| L81782+G26444 | 5:03 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h48 | 5:51 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
| C82879+L82121 | 5:12 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h43 | 5:55 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
| G26234+L78995 | 5:23 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h45 | 6:08 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
| G26448+L81791 | 5:33 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h48 | 6:21 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
| G26335+L82131 | 5:42 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h43 | 6:25 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
| C82620+L79005 | 5:53 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h45 | 6:38 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London Waterloo (WAT) to London Gatwick Airport
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Trains from London Waterloo (WAT) to London Gatwick Airport run on average 10 times per day, taking around 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at Kč444 but you can travel from only Kč116 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:05, the last at 16:33. The fastest train covers the 23 miles (38 km) distance in 32m.
Distance 23 miles (38 km) |
Average train duration 41m |
Cheapest ticket price Kč444 |
Trains per day 10 |
Fastest train 32m |
First train 4:05 AM |
Last train 4:33 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 1 day |
Train companies: Southern, Thameslink, Tube, Gatwick Express from London Waterloo (WAT) to London Gatwick Airport trainsSouthern, Thameslink, Tube, Gatwick Express trains will get you between London Waterloo (WAT) and London Gatwick Airport from Kč116. 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 London Gatwick Airport
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