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Go to the airport with Thameslink

Reach Gatwick Airport in under 35 minutes with Thameslink’s fast, frequent trains from over 50 stations across Central London and beyond.

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Travelling to Gatwick is simple. Take Thameslink.

Whether you're jetting off for sun or a conference, our fast trains run around the clock — up to 8 times an hour — getting you to the airport with ease.

What's the best value ticket?

The best way to buy your Gatwick Airport train tickets is online.

  • Flexible ticket options: Choose from Anytime, Off-Peak, or Advance tickets to suit your travel needs. 
  • Discounted fares: Combine your train tickets with a Railcard and get 1/3 off.
  • Travel together and save: If you’re travelling in a group of 3-9 adults, GroupSave gives you a 1/3 discount on Off-Peak travel
  • Free travel for under 5s: Young children can travel free when accompanied by a fare-paying adult, as long as they don’t require a separate seat. 
  • Kids for £2 tickets: Up to four children can travel for just £2 each at Off-Peak times on most journeys across the Thameslink network, when accompanied by an adult with a valid ticket. 

Benefits of buying direct

If you buy your train tickets online with Thameslink:

  • Skip the queues and fly through the station with an e-ticket
  • Save money with no booking fees when you book direct with us
  • Request notifications so you can keep up to date with changes to your journey

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