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Trains from Gatwick Airport to London Kings Cross

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London Kings Cross is a central London gateway close to the British Library, Granary Square, and the shops and restaurants around Coal Drops Yard, with fast links for getting around the city. If you're heading into the capital for meetings, sights, or an onward connection, pick the train to London Kings Cross from Gatwick Airport.

Plan your journey with ease: book tickets, check Gatwick Airport to London Kings Cross train times, and stay up to date with live departures, platform details, and service updates.

When you're ready, you can buy cheap train tickets from Gatwick Airport to London Kings Cross. Once you're in London Kings Cross, explore nearby destinations by train to make the most of your trip.

Gatwick Airport to London Kings Cross train times

The live departure board on this page shows up-to-date Gatwick Airport to London Kings Cross train times, including real-time departures, arrivals, platforms and service updates. Plan your Thameslink journey with confidence across peak, off-peak and weekend services.

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Popular journeys from London Kings Cross

From London Kings Cross, Thameslink services run to a range of destinations. Popular routes include Peterborough, Cambridge, Stevenage, Huntingdon.

Train tickets from Gatwick Airport to London Kings Cross

If you want cheap train tickets from Gatwick Airport to London Kings Cross, it helps to compare the options. Gatwick Airport to London Kings Cross train tickets include Anytime tickets for full flexibility at any time of day, and Off-Peak fares to reduce costs on quieter services. Railcards add further savings for eligible passengers, while Season tickets suit those travelling regularly.

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From off-peak to family tickets, discover a ticket that fits your travel needs.

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Anytime

Discounted tickets for travel during quieter times.

Benefits

  • Unlimited travel on your chosen date
  • No advance booking required
  • Ideal for changing plans

Fulfilment options

  • Paper tickets
  • eTickets
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Off-Peak

Discounted tickets for travel during quieter times.

Benefits

  • Cheaper fares
  • Valid all day on weekends and Bank Holidays
  • Quieter trains

Fulfilment options

  • Paper tickets
  • eTickets
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Child tickets

Discounted fare for children aged 5–15.

Benefits

  • Affordable travel for families
  • Kids for £2 offer
  • Under 5s travel free

Fulfilment options

  • Paper tickets
  • eTickets

Frequently asked questions

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We have got you covered with answer to some of the most commonly asked questions below.