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Gatwick Aviation Museum
Volunteer-run museum near the airport with British aircraft, cockpits, and aviation history displays. A strong choice for aviation enthusiasts using Gatwick.
Cheapest price
$48
Average price
$48
Fastest journey
1 h 57 m
Average duration
1 h 57 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
76 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Southend Airport (SIA) 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 Southend Airport (SIA) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) will cost around $48 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $48.
Of the 2 trains that leave Southend Airport (SIA) for Gatwick Airport (GTW) on Tue, Jun 16, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 16 the direct trains cover the 76 km distance in an average of 1 h 57 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 57 m .
On Tue, Jun 16 the slowest trains will take 1 h 57 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.




Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Southend Airport (SIA) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $34. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 41m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $34, and a train costs an average of $34.
Distance: 47 miles (76 km)
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$46 Average price Cheapest | $27 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 11m Average total duration Fastest 1h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Tickets start at around $46 (€37) compared to roughly $27 (€22) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-18.33 (€-14.84). The journey takes 1h 41m versus 1h 14m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Southend Airport (SIA) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, June 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 5:47 AM Southend Airport (SIA) | 1h57 | 7:44 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:47 AM Southend Airport (SIA) | 1h57 | 8:44 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Southend Airport (SIA) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $34 (€27) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 03:35, the last at 13:56. The fastest train covers the 47 miles (76 km) distance in 1h 57m.
Distance 47 miles (76 km) |
Average train duration 1h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price $34 (€27) |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 1h 57m |
First train 3:35 AM |
Last train 1:56 PM |
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Service is often included or optional. In restaurants, add around 10-12.5% if not included. No tip is expected for counter service. Round up taxi fares if desired.
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