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From Farringdon to Gatwick Airport, take the fastest train in 40m, typically 52m. Daily, 151 trains depart from Farringdon, with the first at 00:28 and the last at 23:56. Check real-time updates for train times, delays, and cancellations. TrainPal saves you time, effort, and money.
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| Departs | Arrives | Status | Duration | Operator | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
03:07 Farringdon | 04:30 Gatwick Airport | On time | 1h 23m | Thameslink | Find tickets | |
04:07 Farringdon | 05:31 Gatwick Airport | On time | 1h 24m | Thameslink | Find tickets | |
04:56 Farringdon | 05:47 Gatwick Airport | On time | 51m | Thameslink | Find tickets | |
05:24 Farringdon | 06:04 Gatwick Airport | On time | 40m | Thameslink | Find tickets | |
05:49 Farringdon | 06:49 Gatwick Airport | On time | 1h | Thameslink | Find tickets |
Experience seamless journey planning from Farringdon to Gatwick Airport. Explore the earliest and latest train times, departure and arrival stations, distance, journey time, and pricing options to optimise your trip.
| First train | 00:28 |
|---|---|
| Last train | 23:56 |
| Departure station | Farringdon |
| Arrival station | Gatwick Airport |
| Distance | 25 miles (41 km) |
| Journey time | From 40m |
| Price | From £7.55 |
| Train operators | Thameslink, Southern |
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Getting from Farringdon to Gatwick Airport takes approximately forty minutes with Thameslink. Your train will take you south, through the suburbs of South London and into West Sussex before finally arriving at Gatwick Airport Train Station.
Thameslink offers connections between London and the wider south-eastern England. It’s a crucial service linking destinations like Gatwick Airport and Brighton to the capital. The service passes through central London, making stops at major stations, including London Bridge, London Liverpool Street, London Blackfriars, and City Thameslink.
Farringdon Train Station is located in Clerkenwell, London, between the British Museum and the Barbican Centre. It’s an easy station to get to, given its location within central London.
The station is served by local buses, and taxis can pick you up at the front of the station. Farringdon station is a key transport hub served by Thameslink, the London Underground (Circle, Metropolitan, and Hammersmith & City lines), and the Elizabeth Line. These services connect Farringdon to major cities and regions in the north, south, east, and west, as well as central London, enhancing its accessibility and convenience for travellers.
There are three stations between Farringdon and Gatwick Airport when travelling with Thameslink. These are at London Blackfriars, London Bridge, and East Croydon. Please note that these stops may change due to scheduling adjustments, train delays, engineering works, or other unforeseen circumstances. It’s best to check before you travel to avoid disappointment.
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Gatwick Airport’s Train Station is connected to the South Terminal, so you only need to walk a short distance to reach arrivals and departures. However, if you’re flying from the North Terminal, you'll need to take a shuttle train. This doesn't take long, as the shuttle train runs every few minutes, and the journey to the North Terminal takes only two minutes.
A variety of UK train operators run services through Gatwick Airport, including Gatwick Express, Thameslink, Great Western Railway, and Southern, providing convenient connections to popular destinations such as London Victoria, Brighton, Reading, Bedford, Cambridge, and Southampton.
Near Gatwick Airport station, there are several attractions worth visiting, including the historic town of Crawley and the beautiful Tilgate Park. Visitors can also explore Wakehurst, a national botanic garden with a rich collection of plants, or head to the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty to enjoy the natural scenery.
*Information is subject to change. Please check the latest train timetable before your trip.
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