The average train between Charing Cross and Gatwick takes 41 min and the fastest train takes 38 min. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from Charing Cross to Gatwick. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 15 minutes between Charing Cross and Gatwick. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Charing Cross is at 11:34 PM which arrives into Gatwick at 12:30 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 41 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
51 min • 1 change
42 min • 1 change
42 min • 1 change
45 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Charing Cross to Gatwick. However, there are services departing from Charing Cross station and arriving at Gatwick station via London Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41 min.
Charing Cross to Gatwick train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from London Charing Cross station.
Charing Cross to Gatwick train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Gatwick Airport station.
Book your Charing Cross to Gatwick train tickets online with Southeastern and Thameslink.
The distance between Charing Cross and Gatwick is 38.2 km. The road distance is 45 km.
You can take a train from London Charing Cross to Gatwick Airport via London Bridge in around 41 min.
