The average train between Whitstable and Gatwick takes 2h 14m and the fastest train takes 1h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Whitstable 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 hourly between Whitstable and Gatwick. The earliest departure is at 4:59 AM at night, and the last departure from Whitstable is at 10:39 PM which arrives into Gatwick at 5:12 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Whitstable to Gatwick. However, there are services departing from Whitstable station and arriving at Gatwick station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.
Whitstable to Gatwick train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Whitstable station.
Whitstable to Gatwick train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Gatwick Airport station.
Book your Whitstable to Gatwick train tickets online with Southeastern, Gatwick Express and Southern.
The distance between Whitstable and Gatwick is 86.8 km. The road distance is 137 km.
You can take a train from Whitstable to Gatwick Airport via London Victoria in around 2h 2m.