Train times from Gatwick Airport to London
Gatwick Airport connects to 6 London terminals. The fastest route is London Bridge in 29 minutes on a direct train.
- Fastest journey to London
- 29 minutes to London Bridge
- Direct service
- Yes
- London terminals served
- 6 (London Bridge, Victoria, St Pancras, Kings Cross, Moorgate, Waterloo)
- Operator
- Southeastern, Southern, Thameslink
- Source
- Darwin Timetable Files (Rail Delivery Group), Open Government Licence v3.0
- Data reviewed
- 2026-08-17
Gatwick Airport to each London terminal
| London terminal | Fastest | Fastest direct | Typical peak | Peak trains | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Bridge | 29 min | same as fastest | 36 min | 8.0/hr | Southeastern, Southern, Thameslink |
| Victoria | 29 min | same as fastest | 32 min | 6.8/hr | Southeastern, Southern |
| St Pancras | 44 min | same as fastest | 44 min | 7.6/hr | Thameslink, East Midlands Railway, Southeastern high speed |
| Kings Cross | 66 minchange at Finsbury Park | no direct service | direct trains only | direct trains only | Great Northern, LNER, Hull Trains, Lumo |
| Moorgate | 73 minchange at Finsbury Park | no direct service | direct trains only | direct trains only | Great Northern |
| Waterloo | 83 minchange at Guildford | no direct service | direct trains only | direct trains only | South Western Railway |
Gatwick Airport to London Bridge
The fastest train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridge takes 29 minutes and involves a direct train with no change. The route is operated by Southeastern, Southern, Thameslink. That makes Gatwick Airport the 30th quickest of the 234 stations with a service into London Bridge inside 90 minutes.
That is the quickest train of the day. For a morning arrival the median journey is 36 minutes, 7 minutes longer. That median covers 60 services arriving at London Bridge between 07:00 and 09:30 across three sampled weekdays, roughly 8 an hour.
Gatwick Airport to Victoria
The fastest train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoria takes 29 minutes and involves a direct train with no change. The route is operated by Southeastern, Southern. That makes Gatwick Airport the 18th quickest of the 203 stations with a service into Victoria inside 90 minutes.
That is the quickest train of the day. For a morning arrival the median journey is 32 minutes, 3 minutes longer. That median covers 51 services arriving at Victoria between 07:00 and 09:30 across three sampled weekdays, roughly 6.8 an hour.
Gatwick Airport to St Pancras
The fastest train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras takes 44 minutes and involves a direct train with no change. The route is operated by Thameslink, East Midlands Railway, Southeastern high speed. That makes Gatwick Airport the 71st quickest of the 231 stations with a service into St Pancras inside 90 minutes.
The morning peak holds up: the median peak journey into St Pancras is also 44 minutes. That median covers 57 services arriving at St Pancras between 07:00 and 09:30 across three sampled weekdays, roughly 7.6 an hour.
Gatwick Airport to Kings Cross
The fastest train from Gatwick Airport to London Kings Cross takes 66 minutes and involves one change of train en route. The route is operated by Great Northern, LNER, Hull Trains, Lumo. That makes Gatwick Airport the 46th quickest of the 71 stations with a service into Kings Cross inside 90 minutes.
No direct train runs from Gatwick Airport to London Kings Cross. The quickest route changes at Finsbury Park.
Gatwick Airport to Moorgate
The fastest train from Gatwick Airport to London Moorgate takes 73 minutes and involves one change of train en route. The route is operated by Great Northern. That makes Gatwick Airport the 39th quickest of the 55 stations with a service into Moorgate inside 90 minutes.
No direct train runs from Gatwick Airport to London Moorgate. The quickest route changes at Finsbury Park.
Gatwick Airport to Waterloo
The fastest train from Gatwick Airport to London Waterloo takes 83 minutes and involves one change of train en route. The route is operated by South Western Railway. That makes Gatwick Airport the 120th quickest of the 126 stations with a service into Waterloo inside 90 minutes.
No direct train runs from Gatwick Airport to London Waterloo. The quickest route changes at Guildford.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the train from Gatwick Airport to London take?
The fastest train from Gatwick Airport reaches London Bridge in 29 minutes. Gatwick Airport connects to 6 London terminals: London Bridge, Victoria, St Pancras, Kings Cross, Moorgate, Waterloo.
Which London station should I travel to from Gatwick Airport?
London Bridge is the quickest at 29 minutes, on a direct service. Direct trains run to London Bridge, Victoria, St Pancras.
Is Gatwick Airport a good commuter town for London?
At 29 minutes to London Bridge, Gatwick Airport is an excellent commuter base, with a sub-30-minute journey into central London. Direct trains keep the journey simple.
Are there direct trains from Gatwick Airport to London?
Yes. Direct services run to London Bridge, Victoria, St Pancras.
What are the nearest stations to Gatwick Airport?
The closest alternatives are Horley, Three Bridges, Salfords. These can offer a faster or cheaper route into London depending on where you live.
Other places within 30 minutes of London Bridge
Gatwick Airport is one of many places you could commute from. These are other options within 30 minutes of London Bridge, ranked by journey time and spread across the network rather than clustered on one stretch of line.
Nearby stations
Alternative departure points close to Gatwick Airport, for comparing platforms rather than places.
Coulsdon South is quicker: 18 km away and 21 minutes into London Bridge, saving 8 minutes on the journey above. It is one of 3 stations within 20 km that beat Gatwick Airport.