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East Croydon to Gatwick Airport

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    East Croydon
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    Gatwick Airport
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    Gatwick Airport
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    Platform 3
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Journey information from East Croydon to Gatwick Airport

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  • Changes: Direct

Trains to Gatwick Airport

London Gatwick Airport is Britain’s second busiest airport. For ease and to save on costs, many travellers take the train to get there. Gatwick Airport is situated South East of London, in West Sussex county. It’s only a thirty minute train journey away from London city centre. From there, it’s easy to get further trains to Cambridge, Canterbury, Oxford and many other cities and towns in South East England.

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  • How long does it take to travel from East Croydon to Gatwick Airport by train?

    The average journey time between East Croydon and Gatwick Airport is . The fastest journey time is . On an average weekday, there are 276 trains per day travelling from East Croydon to Gatwick Airport. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays.

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  • Are there direct trains from East Croydon to Gatwick Airport?

    Yes, it is possible to travel from East Croydon to Gatwick Airport without having to change trains. Use our journey planner above to get direct train times from East Croydon to Gatwick Airport.

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  • What is the distance between East Croydon and Gatwick Airport?

    The distance between East Croydon and Gatwick Airport is 15 miles.

    Distance: 15 miles

  • What time is the first train from East Croydon to Gatwick Airport?

    The first train from East Croydon to Gatwick Airport departs at .

    What time is the last train from East Croydon to Gatwick Airport?

    The last train from East Croydon to Gatwick Airport departs at .

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  • If you're like us, you've probably seen the sheer number of ticket types available in the UK and wondered ''Why are there so many?!'' Well, luckily we've put together a handy guide to all the variations of train ticket you may encounter on your travels.

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    *Please note that not all types of train tickets are available for every journey. Factors such as the time, date and train company you'll be using can affect the availability of each one.

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How to find cheap train tickets from East Croydon to Gatwick Airport

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