The average train between Croydon and Gatwick takes 18 min and the fastest train takes 14 min. The train runs at least 12 times per hour from Croydon 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 5 minutes between Croydon and Gatwick. The earliest departure is at 3:10 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Croydon is at 6:47 PM which arrives into Gatwick at 7:16 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 18 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Croydon station and arriving at Gatwick station. Services depart every 5 minutes, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 18 min.
Croydon to Gatwick train services, operated by Southern, depart from East Croydon station.
Croydon to Gatwick train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Gatwick Airport station.
Book your Croydon to Gatwick train tickets online with Southern and Thameslink.
The distance between Croydon and Gatwick is 24.8 km. The road distance is 26 km.
Thameslink operates a train from East Croydon to Gatwick Airport every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £8–16 and the journey takes 14 min. Southern also services this route every 15 minutes.
