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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Willesden Junction (WIJ) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)
Cheapest price
$27
Average price
$27
Fastest journey
56 m
Average duration
1 h 1 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
42 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Willesden Junction (WIJ) 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 Willesden Junction (WIJ) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) will cost around $27 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $27.
Of the 3 trains that leave Willesden Junction (WIJ) for Gatwick Airport (GTW) on Wed, Aug 05, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 05 the direct trains cover the 42 km distance in an average of 1 h 1 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 56 m .
On Wed, Aug 05 the slowest trains will take 1 h 6 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.
8:18 AM1h01Willesden Junction (WIJ)9:19 AMGatwick Airport (GTW)$271One-way0 transfers- 6:22 AM0h56Willesden Junction (WIJ)7:18 AMGatwick Airport (GTW)$271One-way0 transfers
- 11:02 AM1h06Willesden Junction (WIJ)12:08 PMGatwick Airport (GTW)$271One-way0 transfers
- 6:22 AM0h56Willesden Junction (WIJ)7:18 AMGatwick Airport (GTW)$271One-way0 transfers
- 8:18 AM1h01Willesden Junction (WIJ)9:19 AMGatwick Airport (GTW)$271One-way0 transfers
- 11:02 AM1h06Willesden Junction (WIJ)12:08 PMGatwick Airport (GTW)$271One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Willesden Junction (WIJ) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Willesden Junction (WIJ) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 46m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, and a train costs an average of $19.
Distance: 26 miles (42 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$27 Average price | $8 Average price Cheapest | $30 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 16m Average total duration Fastest 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 32m Average total duration 2h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Willesden Junction (WIJ) to Gatwick Airport (GTW):
A bus is $19 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Willesden Junction (WIJ) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) costing on average $27.
Other travel options to Gatwick Airport (GTW) take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 2m.
The journey is about 27m faster (46m by train vs 1h 13m by car) and roughly $3 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($27 vs $30). 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.
Live departures
Willesden Junction (WIJ) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) train times
The table below shows live departures for Willesden Junction (WIJ) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, August 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:22 AM Willesden Junction (WIJ) | 0h56 | 7:18 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:18 AM Willesden Junction (WIJ) | 1h01 | 9:19 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 11:02 AM Willesden Junction (WIJ) | 1h06 | 12:08 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Willesden Junction (WIJ) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Willesden Junction (WIJ) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $19 but you can travel from only $7 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 20:07. The fastest train covers the 26 miles (42 km) distance in 53m.
Distance 26 miles (42 km) |
Average train duration 46m |
Cheapest ticket price $19 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 53m |
First train 12:04 AM |
Last train 8:07 PM |
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Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
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Least Busy Day Fri |
Train companies: Southern, London Overground from Willesden Junction (WIJ) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) trainsSouthern, London Overground trains will get you between Willesden Junction (WIJ) and Gatwick Airport (GTW) from $7. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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