First train | 05:25 | |
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Last train | 00:51 | |
Departure station | Bat & Ball | |
Arrival station | Gatwick Airport | |
Journey time | From 1h 13m | |
Distance | 18 miles (29 km) | |
Frequency | 44 trains per day | |
Changes | 1 change | |
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Thinking about taking the train from Bat & Ball to Gatwick Airport? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 2 hours 34 minutes to travel the 18 miles (29 km) from Bat & Ball to Gatwick Airport by train, although you can get there in as little as 1 hour 13 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 44 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with Southeastern, Thameslink or Gatwick Express to Gatwick Airport. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Bat & Ball to Gatwick Airport in advance instead of buying them on the day and you'll snap up the cheapest fares. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
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