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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Woolwich Arsenal (WWA) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)
Cheapest price on Sep 18
$35
Average ticket price on Sep 18
$35
Fastest journey on Sep 18
1 h 10 m
Average journey duration on Sep 18
1 h 10 m
Trains on Sep 18
3
Distance
40 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Woolwich Arsenal (WWA) 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 Woolwich Arsenal (WWA) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) will cost around $35 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $35.
On Fri, Sep 18, we found 3 trains from Woolwich Arsenal (WWA) to Gatwick Airport (GTW), including 3 direct services.
On Fri, Sep 18 the direct trains cover the 40 km distance in an average of 1 h 10 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 10 m .
On Fri, Sep 18 the slowest trains will take 1 h 10 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.
10:34 AM1h10Woolwich Arsenal (WWA)11:44 AMGatwick Airport (GTW)$351One-way0 transfers- 1:34 PM1h10Woolwich Arsenal (WWA)2:44 PMGatwick Airport (GTW)$351One-way0 transfers
- 11:34 AM1h10Woolwich Arsenal (WWA)12:44 PMGatwick Airport (GTW)$351One-way0 transfers
- 11:34 AM1h10Woolwich Arsenal (WWA)12:44 PMGatwick Airport (GTW)$351One-way0 transfers
- 10:34 AM1h10Woolwich Arsenal (WWA)11:44 AMGatwick Airport (GTW)$351One-way0 transfers
- 1:34 PM1h10Woolwich Arsenal (WWA)2:44 PMGatwick Airport (GTW)$351One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Woolwich Arsenal (WWA) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Woolwich Arsenal (WWA) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $16 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 24m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, while a train costs an average of $35.
Distance: 24 miles (40 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$35 Average price | $16 Average price Cheapest | $30 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 24m Average total duration Fastest 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 22m Average total duration 1h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 58m 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 Woolwich Arsenal (WWA) to Gatwick Airport (GTW):
A bus is $18 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Woolwich Arsenal (WWA) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) costing on average $35.
Other travel options to Gatwick Airport (GTW) take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 52m.
You'll arrive about 4m sooner (54m by train vs 58m by car). Tickets start at around $35 compared to roughly $30 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Woolwich Arsenal (WWA) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) train times
The table below shows live departures for Woolwich Arsenal (WWA) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) trains for today, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18648 · W45401 | 8:04 AM Woolwich Arsenal (WWA) | 1h10 | 9:14 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
W45524+ P89541 | 8:23 AM Woolwich Arsenal (WWA) | 1h11 | 9:34 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
| C18582 · W45391 | On time 8:34 AM Woolwich Arsenal (WWA) | 1h10 | 9:44 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
| W45520+P89550 | 8:53 AM Woolwich Arsenal (WWA) | 1h11 | 10:04 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
| C10048 · W45408 | 9:04 AM Woolwich Arsenal (WWA) | 1h10 | 10:14 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
| W45523+P89559 | 9:23 AM Woolwich Arsenal (WWA) | 1h11 | 10:34 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
| C10045 · W45430 | 10:04 AM Woolwich Arsenal (WWA) | 1h10 | 11:14 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
| W32947+P89577 | 10:16 AM Woolwich Arsenal (WWA) | 1h18 | 11:34 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
| C10041 · W45472 | 10:34 AM Woolwich Arsenal (WWA) | 1h10 | 11:44 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
| W32982+P89586 | 10:46 AM Woolwich Arsenal (WWA) | 1h18 | 12:04 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
| C10030 · W45402 | 11:04 AM Woolwich Arsenal (WWA) | 1h10 | 12:14 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
| W32964+P89595 | 11:16 AM Woolwich Arsenal (WWA) | 1h18 | 12:34 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Woolwich Arsenal (WWA) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)
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Trains from Woolwich Arsenal (WWA) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) run on average 9 times per day, taking around 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $35 but you can travel from only $9 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:34, the last at 07:53. The fastest train covers the 24 miles (40 km) distance in 51m.
Distance 24 miles (40 km) |
Average train duration 54m |
Cheapest ticket price $35 |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 51m |
First train 4:34 AM |
Last train 7:53 AM |
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Train companies: Thameslink, Southeastern from Woolwich Arsenal (WWA) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) trainsThameslink, Southeastern trains will get you between Woolwich Arsenal (WWA) and Gatwick Airport (GTW) from $9. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Woolwich Arsenal (WWA) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)
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