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Outbound fromGreenford to Gatwick Airport by train
It takes an average of 1h 42m to travel from Greenford to Gatwick Airport by train, over a distance of around 28 miles (45 km). There are normally 10 trains per day travelling from Greenford to Gatwick Airport and tickets for this journey start from £17.40 when you book in advance.
| First train | 06:10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 22:04 | |
| Departure station | Greenford | |
| Arrival station | Gatwick Airport | |
| Journey time | From 1h 29m | |
| Distance | 28 miles (45 km) | |
| Frequency | 10 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £17.40 | |
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Taking the train from Greenford to Gatwick Airport in 1 hour 29 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Greenford to Gatwick Airport? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 1 hour 42 minutes to travel the 28 miles (45 km) from Greenford to Gatwick Airport by train, although you can get there in as little as 1 hour 29 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 10 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 2 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with Great Western Railway, Thameslink or Southern 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 Greenford to Gatwick Airport in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £17.40. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Gatwick Airport by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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Cheap train tickets from Greenford to Gatwick Airport
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Consider a Season Ticket
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