Travelling to Gatwick or Luton Airport? Take Thameslink.
Got a plane to catch? We can help you get there with fast and frequent trains to Gatwick and Luton Airport.
Why would I travel by train to the airport?
It's quick
Get to your flight on time on our fast, frequent trains to Luton and Gatwick Airport
It's stress free
Avoid traffic, parking and airport transfers. Start your holiday the right way, sit back and relax
It's convenient
Direct routes from over 50 stations and frequent services up to 8 times per hour
Which airports can I go to?
You can travel with us to Luton Airport and Gatwick Airport from Brighton, London or Hertfordshire.
How do I buy train tickets for the airport?
The best way to buy your train tickets to the airport is to book online. This way you can give yourself more time to find your passport by skipping the ticket queues and save extra money for ice cream with Railcard and GroupSave discounts. You won’t pay booking fees by booking with us, and you can collect your tickets from any station in the UK.
Save time and money
Pre-book your travel
Save 1/3 with a
26-30 Railcard
Save 34% with
Off-Peak GroupSave
What tickets can I buy?
When it comes to airport train travel, you’ve got options. Here are some of your best ones:
- Super Off-Peak and Off-Peak: If you’re flying on a weekend or outside of the busiest times in the morning or evening, you could save money with Super Off-Peak and Off-Peak tickets. Check our journey planner to see what tickets are available for your journey.
- Anytime: Not sure when your flight will land or worried about delays? Book an Anytime ticket to travel at any time of day, including Peak and Off-Peak times.
Book online with us
- No booking fees
- No stations queues
- Get the best ticket price direct
- Collect at any station
Help planning your journey
Catching a flight can be stressful sometimes, but a little pre-planning can boost your chances of feeling awesome in Arrivals. Here are a few useful links to help you get to where you really want to be:
No booking fees and collect from any station in the UK
Buy online and get the best deals
Best ticket types for the airport
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