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Gatwick Aviation Museum
Volunteer-run aviation museum near the airport with British aircraft, cockpits, and restoration displays. A strong niche visit for aviation enthusiasts with close-up access to historic planes.
Cheapest price
$23
Average price
$23
Fastest journey
35 m
Average duration
38 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
29 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Streatham Common (SRC) 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 Streatham Common (SRC) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) will cost around $23 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $23.
Of the 3 trains that leave Streatham Common (SRC) for Gatwick Airport (GTW) on Wed, Jul 01, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jul 01 the direct trains cover the 29 km distance in an average of 38 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 35 m .
On Wed, Jul 01 the slowest trains will take 39 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 Streatham Common (SRC) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 31m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $12, and a train costs an average of $12.
Distance: 18 miles (29 km)
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$22 Average price Cheapest | $26 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 1m Average total duration Fastest 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
The journey is about 18m faster (31m by train vs 49m by car) and roughly $4 (€4) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($22 (€18) vs $26 (€22)). 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.
The table below shows live departures for Streatham Common (SRC) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) trains for today, Tuesday, June 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 7:46 AM Streatham Common (SRC) | 0h39 | 8:25 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:59 PM Streatham Common (SRC) | 0h35 | 7:34 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Streatham Common (SRC) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) run on average 5 times per day, taking around 31m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:35. The fastest train covers the 18 miles (29 km) distance in 35m.
Distance 18 miles (29 km) |
Average train duration 31m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 35m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:35 PM |
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