The average train between Gatwick and Woolwich takes 1h 6m and the fastest train takes 54 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Gatwick to Woolwich. 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 20 minutes between Gatwick and Woolwich. The earliest departure is at 4:42 AM at night, and the last departure from Gatwick is at 6:16 PM which arrives into Woolwich at 7:17 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 16m • 1 change

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1h 9m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Gatwick to Woolwich. However, there are services departing from Gatwick station and arriving at Woolwich station via London Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 6m.
Gatwick to Woolwich train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Gatwick Airport station.
Gatwick to Woolwich train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Woolwich Dockyard station.
Book your Gatwick to Woolwich train tickets online with Thameslink and Southeastern.
The distance between Gatwick and Woolwich is 39.1 km. The road distance is 55 km.
You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Woolwich Dockyard via London Bridge in around 59 min.