The average train between Gatwick and Deal takes 2h 22m and the fastest train takes 2h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Gatwick to Deal. 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 hourly between Gatwick and Deal. The earliest departure is at 7:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gatwick is at 10:06 PM which arrives into Deal at 12:31 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Gatwick to Deal. However, there are services departing from Gatwick station and arriving at Deal station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.
Gatwick to Deal train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Gatwick Airport station.
Gatwick to Deal train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Deal station.
Book your Gatwick to Deal train tickets online with Thameslink and Southeastern.
The distance between Gatwick and Deal is 110.8 km. The road distance is 186 km.
You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Deal via London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 1m.