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Gatwick Airport to Highbury & Islington by train

First train

03:41

Last train

21:51

Departure station

Gatwick Airport

Arrival station

Highbury & Islington

Journey time

From 1h 0m

Distance

27 miles (44 km)

Frequency

26 trains per day

Changes

1 change

Train operators

London Overground, Great Northern, Thameslink, Southern

Travelling from Gatwick Airport to Highbury & Islington by train

Looking to travel from Gatwick Airport to Highbury & Islington by train? You've come to the right place!

On average, it takes around 1 hour 16 minutes to travel from Gatwick Airport to Highbury & Islington by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 1 hour though. You'll usually find 26 trains per day running along the 27 miles (44 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 1 change during the journey to Highbury & Islington, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with Thameslink, London Overground or Southern to get to Highbury & Islington. As the main rail operators on this route, their trains offer modern comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.

To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from Gatwick Airport to Highbury & Islington in our Journey Planner. Just remember, as well as travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save!

Want to book your train tickets now? Just start a search with us today. If you want to find out more about the journey, scroll up for timetables including live train times, or keep reading for FAQs and tips on how to book cheap train tickets.

Journey details

Want to know more about your journey from Gatwick Airport to Highbury & Islington? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

How long does the train from Gatwick Airport to Highbury & Islington take?

The average journey time by train between Gatwick Airport and Highbury & Islington is 1 hour and 16 minutes, with around 26 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.

What's the fastest journey time between Gatwick Airport and Highbury & Islington by train?

The fastest journey time by train from Gatwick Airport to Highbury & Islington is 1 hour and 0 minutes.

Is there a direct train from Gatwick Airport to Highbury & Islington?

No, there are no direct train services from Gatwick Airport to Highbury & Islington. Travelling from Gatwick Airport to Highbury & Islington by train will require a minimum of 1 change.

What time does the first train from Gatwick Airport to Highbury & Islington leave?

The first train from Gatwick Airport to Highbury & Islington leaves at 03:41. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.

What time does the last train from Gatwick Airport to Highbury & Islington leave?

The last train from Gatwick Airport to Highbury & Islington leaves at 21:51. 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.

What's the distance between Gatwick Airport and Highbury & Islington by train?

Trains travelling from Gatwick Airport to Highbury & Islington cover a distance of around 27 miles (44 km) during the journey.

Looking for more information?

If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Highbury & Islington to Gatwick Airport. If you’re looking for other options, you can also catch the bus from Gatwick Airport to Highbury & Islington.

Cheap train tickets from Gatwick Airport to Highbury & Islington

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Use your Railcard

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† Average savings on advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.

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