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Outbound fromPaddock Wood to Gatwick Airport by train
It takes an average of 1h 46m to travel from Paddock Wood to Gatwick Airport by train, over a distance of around 24 miles (38 km). There are normally 52 trains per day travelling from Paddock Wood to Gatwick Airport and tickets for this journey start from £17 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:58 | |
| Departure station | Paddock Wood | |
| Arrival station | Gatwick Airport | |
| Journey time | From 1h 2m | |
| Distance | 24 miles (38 km) | |
| Frequency | 52 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £17 | |
| Train operators | Great Western Railway, Gatwick Express, Southeastern, Thameslink, Southern |
Travelling from Paddock Wood to Gatwick Airport by train
Looking to travel from Paddock Wood to Gatwick Airport by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 1 hour 46 minutes to travel from Paddock Wood to Gatwick Airport by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 1 hour 2 minutes though. You'll usually find 52 trains per day running along the 24 miles (38 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 1 change during the journey to Gatwick Airport, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with Great Western Railway, Southeastern or Thameslink to get to Gatwick Airport. 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 Paddock Wood to Gatwick Airport 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, as advance tickets start from £17.00.
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Cheap train tickets from Paddock Wood to Gatwick Airport
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Consider a Season Ticket
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