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Outbound fromTamworth to Gatwick Airport by train
It takes an average of 4h 54m to travel from Tamworth to Gatwick Airport by train, over a distance of around 121 miles (195 km). There are normally 8 trains per day travelling from Tamworth to Gatwick Airport and tickets for this journey start from £37.60 when you book in advance.
| First train | 06:34 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:10 | |
| Departure station | Tamworth | |
| Arrival station | Gatwick Airport | |
| Journey time | From 2h 58m | |
| Distance | 121 miles (195 km) | |
| Frequency | 8 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £37.60 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Avanti West Coast, Thameslink, Southern |
Taking the train from Tamworth to Gatwick Airport in 2 hours 58 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Tamworth to Gatwick Airport? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 4 hours 54 minutes to travel the 121 miles (195 km) from Tamworth to Gatwick Airport by train, although you can get there in as little as 2 hours 58 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 8 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 Avanti West Coast, Great Western Railway or Thameslink 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 Tamworth to Gatwick Airport in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £37.60. 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 Tamworth to Gatwick Airport
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