The average train between York and Gatwick takes 2h 58m and the fastest train takes 2h 45m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from York 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 30 minutes between York and Gatwick. The earliest departure is at 4:40 AM at night, and the last departure from York is at 10:16 PM which arrives into Gatwick at 1:56 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 2h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from York to Gatwick. However, there are services departing from York station and arriving at Gatwick station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
York to Gatwick train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from York station.
York to Gatwick train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Gatwick Airport station.
Book your York to Gatwick train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Thameslink and Grand Central Trains.
The distance between York and Gatwick is 316.2 km. The road distance is 349 km.
You can take a train from York to Gatwick Airport via London Kings Cross and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 39m.