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Gatwick Aviation Museum
Volunteer-run museum near the airport with British aircraft, aviation artifacts, and cockpits. A strong niche stop for aviation enthusiasts with close-up access to historic planes.
Cheapest price
$34
Average price
$34
Fastest journey
2 h 15 m
Average duration
2 h 15 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
77 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Thorpe Bay (TPB) 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 Thorpe Bay (TPB) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) will cost around $34 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $34.
Of the 1 trains that leave Thorpe Bay (TPB) for Gatwick Airport (GTW) on Sun, May 31, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 31 the direct trains cover the 77 km distance in an average of 2 h 15 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 15 m .
On Sun, May 31 the slowest trains will take 2 h 15 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 Thorpe Bay (TPB) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 55m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $23, and a train costs an average of $23.
Distance: 47 miles (77 km)
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$39 Average price Cheapest | $24 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Tickets start at around $39 (€32) compared to roughly $24 (€19) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-15.64 (€-12.59). The journey takes 1h 55m versus 1h 22m 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 Thorpe Bay (TPB) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) trains for today, Saturday, May 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 1:10 PM Thorpe Bay (TPB) | 2h24 | 3:34 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, May 31 | |||||
![]() | 6:32 AM Thorpe Bay (TPB) | 2h15 | 8:47 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Thorpe Bay (TPB) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $23 (€18) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:30, the last at 19:01. The fastest train covers the 47 miles (77 km) distance in 2h 1m.
Distance 47 miles (77 km) |
Average train duration 1h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price $23 (€18) |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 2h 1m |
First train 5:30 AM |
Last train 7:01 PM |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
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