It takes an average of 55m to travel from London Waterloo East to Gatwick Airport by train, over a distance of around 24 miles (39 km). There are normally 115 trains per day travelling from London Waterloo East to Gatwick Airport and tickets for this journey start from £14.60 when you book in advance.
First train | 04:44 | |
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Last train | 23:53 | |
Departure station | London Waterloo East | |
Arrival station | Gatwick Airport | |
Journey time | From 34m | |
Distance | 24 miles (39 km) | |
Frequency | 115 trains per day | |
Changes | 1 change | |
Price | From £14.60 | |
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Thinking about taking the train from London Waterloo East to Gatwick Airport? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 55 minutes to travel the 24 miles (39 km) from London Waterloo East to Gatwick Airport by train, although you can get there in as little as 34 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 115 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with Southeastern, Thameslink or Southern to Gatwick Airport. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from London Waterloo East to Gatwick Airport in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £14.60. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
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The average journey time by train between London Waterloo East and Gatwick Airport is 55 minutes, with around 115 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.
The fastest journey time by train from London Waterloo East to Gatwick Airport is 34 minutes.
Train ticket prices from London Waterloo East to Gatwick Airport can start from as little as £14.60 when you book in advance. The cost of tickets can vary depending on the time of day, route and class you book and are usually more expensive if you book on the day.
No, there are no direct train services from London Waterloo East to Gatwick Airport. Travelling from London Waterloo East to Gatwick Airport by train will require a minimum of 1 change.
The first train from London Waterloo East to Gatwick Airport leaves at 04:44. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.
The last train from London Waterloo East to Gatwick Airport leaves at 23:53. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.
Trains travelling from London Waterloo East to Gatwick Airport cover a distance of around 24 miles (39 km) during the journey.
If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Gatwick Airport to London Waterloo East.
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