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Book Cheap Train Tickets From Heathrow Airport to Gatwick Airport
If you are arriving into Heathrow Airport on a flight and need to take another flight from Gatwick Airport, the best way to travel between the two is to take a Heathrow to Gatwick train. Journey times from Heathrow to Airport can vary depending on when you travel on the Heathrow Airport to Gatwick Airport route, but the average journey time is 1 hour and 41 minutes. Using our journey planner, you can view the cheapest fares and check when trains depart. The easiest way for passengers to take the trip from Heathrow Airport to London Gatwick Airport by train is to take the Elizabeth Line from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Farringdon and then change trains and take Thameslink services from Farringdon to Gatwick Airport.
Travelling From Heathrow Airport to Gatwick Airport by Train
Departure Station
Heathrow Airport
Arrival Station
Gatwick Airport
Distance
25 Miles / 40 Kilometres
First Train
05:17
Last Train
23:36
Fastest Journey Time
1 Hour 23 Minutes
Avg. Journey Time
1 Hour 41 Minutes
Frequency
56 Trains per day
Operators
Heathrow Express, Southern, Thameslink, Transport for London
Heathrow Airport to Gatwick Airport Train Routes
There are no direct services to Gatwick, but trains can be taken with just one change at Farringdon. Other destinations you can easily reach include Bristol, Birmingham, and Southampton.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does the train from Heathrow Airport to Gatwick Airport take?
The train from Heathrow Airport to Gatwick Airport takes 1 Hour and 41 Minutes on average.
How much does the train from Heathrow Airport to Gatwick Airport cost?
The cost of the train from Heathrow Airport to Gatwick Airport depends on how far in advance you book to benefit from cheaper advance tickets and if you travel during off-peak times.
What time does the first train from Heathrow Airport to Gatwick Airport leave?
The first train from Heathrow Airport to Gatwick Airport leaves at 05:17.
What's the distance between Heathrow Airport and Gatwick Airport by train?
The distance between Heathrow Airport and Gatwick Airport by train is 25 Miles / 40 kilometres.
What's the fastest journey time between Heathrow Airport and Gatwick Airport by train?
The fastest journey time between Heathrow Airport and Gatwick Airport by train is 1 Hour 23 Minutes.
Is there a direct train from Heathrow Airport to Gatwick Airport?
There is no direct train from Heathrow Airport to Gatwick Airport. However, you can reach Gatwick Airport in one change by taking the Elizabeth Line from Heathrow to Farringdon and then the Thameslink to Gatwick Airport.
