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Compare train and bus for Rainham (Kent) (RAI) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rainham (Kent) (RAI) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 37m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €17, and a train costs an average of €31.
Distance: 36 miles (59 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€38 Average price | €19 Average price Cheapest |
2h 7m Average total duration Fastest 1h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 15m Average total duration 4h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Overview: Train from Rainham (Kent) (RAI) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)
Trains from Rainham (Kent) (RAI) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $39 (€31) but you can travel from only $20 (€17) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:05, the last at 08:25. The fastest train covers the 36 miles (59 km) distance in 1h 39m.
Distance 36 miles (59 km) |
Average train duration 1h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price $39 (€31) |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 1h 39m |
First train 05:05 |
Last train 08:25 |
Train companies: Southeastern from Rainham (Kent) (RAI) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) trainsSoutheastern trains will get you between Rainham (Kent) (RAI) and Gatwick Airport (GTW) from $20 (€17). 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 Rainham (Kent) (RAI) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rainham (Kent) (RAI) 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.

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Popular train stations from Rainham (Kent) (RAI) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 19:30 Saturday 07:00 - 19:00 Sunday 08:00 - 19:00 This station is not continuously staffed please see staffing times for details of when staff are available.
- Type of shops available: newspapers
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B1. This station has a degree of step-free access to the platform, which may be in both directions or in one direction only - please check details - Step free access to platform 0 or 1 for services towards London via main station entrance or side entrance out of hours. Step free access to platform 2 for services away from London via side entrance and short ramp from Granary Close. Step free interchange via road and steep paths in excess of 250 metres
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: station forecourt
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:48 Saturday 06:30 - 20:48 Sunday 07:45 - 19:45
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Booking Hall - Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Booking Hall- Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Booking Hall- Available during staffing hours
- Waiting rooms location: Unheated seating area in booking hall only available when staff are present
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: in front of station & car park
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station forecourt
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