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Outbound fromGatwick Airport to Farnborough (Main) by train
It takes an average of 1h 33m to travel from Gatwick Airport to Farnborough (Main) by train, over a distance of around 27 miles (44 km). There are normally 64 trains per day travelling from Gatwick Airport to Farnborough (Main) and tickets for this journey start from £16.50 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:13 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:55 | |
| Departure station | Gatwick Airport | |
| Arrival station | Farnborough (Main) | |
| Journey time | From 1h 8m | |
| Distance | 27 miles (44 km) | |
| Frequency | 64 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £16.50 | |
| Train operators | Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Gatwick Express, Thameslink, Southern |
Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Farnborough (Main) in 1 hour 8 minutes
If you want to travel from Gatwick Airport to Farnborough (Main) by train, you've come to the right place.
You can expect the journey from Gatwick Airport to Farnborough (Main) by train to take around 1 hour 33 minutes. If you want to get there as quickly as possible, it can take as little as 1 hour 8 minutes on the fastest services. You'll usually find around 64 trains per day running on this route, which spans 27 miles (44 km). You'll have to make 1 change along the way on your journey to Farnborough (Main). You can travel on this route with either Great Western Railway, South Western Railway or Thameslink. As the main train operators on this route, all offer comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
Train tickets from Gatwick Airport to Farnborough (Main) start from £16.50 when you book in advance, which can be cheaper than buying them on the day. Travelling during Off-Peak times or using a Railcard can also help you save money on train travel. Start a search in our Journey Planner to check out the latest prices.
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Cheap train tickets from Gatwick Airport to Farnborough (Main)
Book in advance
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Gatwick Airport to Farnborough (Main) is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
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