The average train between Gatwick and West Malling takes 1h 16m and the fastest train takes 1h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Gatwick to West Malling. 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 West Malling. The earliest departure is at 7:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gatwick is at 11:06 PM which arrives into West Malling at 12:22 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Gatwick to West Malling. However, there are services departing from Gatwick station and arriving at West Malling station via London Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 16m.
Gatwick to West Malling train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Gatwick Airport station.
Gatwick to West Malling train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at West Malling station.
Book your Gatwick to West Malling train tickets online with Thameslink and Southeastern.
The distance between Gatwick and West Malling is 43.7 km. The road distance is 93 km.
You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to West Malling via London Bridge in around 1h 50m.