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Gatwick Aviation Museum
Volunteer-run aviation museum near the airport with historic British aircraft, cockpits, and restoration projects. A strong niche stop for aviation enthusiasts using Gatwick.
Cheapest price
$23
Average price
$40
Fastest journey
58 m
Average duration
1 h 2 m
Trains per day
13
Distance
44 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stratford (London) (SRA) 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 Stratford (London) (SRA) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) will cost around $40 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $23.
It's difficult to get from Stratford (London) (SRA) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) without transferring at least once.
L12093+
G26786 · G26389+
Tube from Stratford (London) to Canada Water
L12088+
G26780 · G26387+
Tube from Stratford (London) to Canada Water
Y65374+
G27388 · G27205 · W28913
G26780 · G26387+
Tube from Stratford (London) to London Bridge
G26389+
Tube from Stratford (London) to London Victoria
W45401+
C37375
W45610+
C38503
W45542+
C38517
W45542+
Tube from Whitechapel to London Blackfriars+
C38510
W45524+
C38573+
Tube from Whitechapel to London BlackfriarsOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stratford (London) (SRA) 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 1h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a train costs an average of $22.
Distance: 27 miles (44 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$25 Average price | $9 Average price Cheapest | $33 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 40m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 17m Average total duration 1h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 4m 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 Stratford (London) (SRA) to Gatwick Airport (GTW):
A bus is $16 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stratford (London) (SRA) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) costing on average $25 (€21).
Other travel options to Gatwick Airport (GTW) take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 47m.
Tickets start at around $25 (€21) compared to roughly $33 (€27) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $7 (€6). The journey takes 1h 10m versus 1h 4m 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 Stratford (London) (SRA) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) trains for today, Monday, July 13. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C38304+ W45537 | On time 5:59 AM Stratford (London) (SRA) | 1h05 | 7:04 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
C38304+ Tube from Whitechapel to London Victoria+ G26276 | 5:59 AM Stratford (London) (SRA) | 1h19 | 7:18 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
Tube from Stratford (London) to London Bridge+ W45412 | 6:03 AM Stratford (London) (SRA) | 1h11 | 7:14 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
Tube from Stratford (London) to Canada Water+ L12071+ W32917+ C82337 | 6:04 AM Stratford (London) (SRA) | 1h36 | 7:40 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3 transfers | |
C38321+ Tube from Whitechapel to London Blackfriars+ W45412 | 6:08 AM Stratford (London) (SRA) | 1h06 | 7:14 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
C38321+ W45412 | 6:08 AM Stratford (London) (SRA) | 1h06 | 7:14 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
C37320 · C37441+ Tube from Canary Wharf (Elizabeth line) to London Bridge+ W45532 | 6:16 AM Stratford (London) (SRA) | 1h18 | 7:34 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3 transfers | |
C38337+ Tube from Whitechapel to London Blackfriars+ W45532 | 6:23 AM Stratford (London) (SRA) | 1h11 | 7:34 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
C38354+ Tube from Whitechapel to London Blackfriars+ W45468 | 6:37 AM Stratford (London) (SRA) | 1h07 | 7:44 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Bridge+ W45418+ P76919 | On time 6:39 AM Stratford (London) (SRA) | 1h25 | 8:04 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
C38510+ Tube from Whitechapel to London Blackfriars+ W45542 | 7:59 AM Stratford (London) (SRA) | 1h05 | 9:04 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
C38517+ W45542 | 8:03 AM Stratford (London) (SRA) | 1h01 | 9:04 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
Tube from Stratford (London) to London Bridge+ G26780 · G26387 | 8:03 AM Stratford (London) (SRA) | 1h16 | 9:19 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
Tube from Stratford (London) to West Ham+ Y64084+ Metro from Limehouse to Shadwell+ Y65374 | 8:06 AM Stratford (London) (SRA) | 2h28 | 10:34 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 7 transfers | |
Tube from Stratford (London) to London Victoria+ G26389 | 8:07 AM Stratford (London) (SRA) | 1h42 | 9:49 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
Tube from Stratford (London) to London Bridge+ W45401 | 8:08 AM Stratford (London) (SRA) | 1h06 | 9:14 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
C38534+ Tube from Whitechapel to London Victoria+ G26284 | 8:11 AM Stratford (London) (SRA) | 1h14 | 9:25 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
C38534+ Tube from Whitechapel to London Blackfriars+ W45401 | 8:11 AM Stratford (London) (SRA) | 1h03 | 9:14 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
Tube from Stratford (London) to London Victoria+ C82800 | 8:15 AM Stratford (London) (SRA) | 1h40 | 9:55 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
C37375+ W45401 | 8:16 AM Stratford (London) (SRA) | 0h58 | 9:14 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
C37375+ Tube from Whitechapel to London Victoria+ G77295 | 8:16 AM Stratford (London) (SRA) | 1h14 | 9:30 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
Tube from Stratford (London) to Canada Water+ L12093+ G26786 · G26389 | 8:24 AM Stratford (London) (SRA) | 1h25 | 9:49 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3 transfers | |
C38563+ Tube from Whitechapel to London Victoria+ G26165 | 8:25 AM Stratford (London) (SRA) | 1h13 | 9:38 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
Tube from Stratford (London) to London Victoria+ G26168 | 8:26 AM Stratford (London) (SRA) | 1h42 | 10:08 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
Tube from Stratford (London) to London Bridge+ W45524 | 8:28 AM Stratford (London) (SRA) | 1h06 | 9:34 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
C38573+ Tube from Whitechapel to London Blackfriars+ W45524 | 8:29 AM Stratford (London) (SRA) | 1h05 | 9:34 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
Tube from Stratford (London) to London Victoria+ C82850 | 1:15 PM Stratford (London) (SRA) | 1h40 | 2:55 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
C37282+ Tube from Whitechapel to London Victoria+ G77368 | 1:16 PM Stratford (London) (SRA) | 1h14 | 2:30 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
C38228+ Tube from Whitechapel to London Victoria+ G26206 | 1:23 PM Stratford (London) (SRA) | 1h15 | 2:38 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
Tube from Stratford (London) to Canada Water+ L12147+ G26847 · G26423 | 1:24 PM Stratford (London) (SRA) | 1h25 | 2:49 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3 transfers | |
Tube from Stratford (London) to London Victoria+ G26208 | 1:26 PM Stratford (London) (SRA) | 1h42 | 3:08 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
Tube from Stratford (London) to London Bridge+ W45561 | 1:28 PM Stratford (London) (SRA) | 1h06 | 2:34 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Stratford (London) (SRA) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) run on average 10 times per day, taking around 1h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $22 (€18) but you can travel from only $6 (€5) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:34, the last at 23:16. The fastest train covers the 27 miles (44 km) distance in 1h 16m.
Distance 27 miles (44 km) |
Average train duration 1h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price $22 (€18) |
Trains per day 10 |
Fastest train 1h 16m |
First train 4:34 AM |
Last train 11:16 PM |
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Volunteer-run aviation museum near the airport with historic British aircraft, cockpits, and restoration projects. A strong niche stop for aviation enthusiasts using Gatwick.
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Service charge may be included in sit-down venues. If not, 10-12.5% is standard for good service. No tip needed for counter service; round up taxis if you wish.
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