Trains to Gatwick Airport

With its excellent great links from London and beyond, getting a train to Gatwick Airport is simple and easy.

How to get to Gatwick Airport by train

You'll find the nearest train station to Gatwick Airport conveniently located within the airport complex itself.

Whether you're in London or other nearby cities, major stations like London Victoria, London Bridge and Brighton offer frequent and reliable train services to Gatwick Airport train station. Thanks to this, it’s easy to plan your trip and get to Gatwick with plenty of time to spare.

For Londoners, a train from London to Gatwick Airport train station is easy to catch. Trains from London Victoria to Gatwick Airport depart every 10 minutes, taking approximately an hour to arrive.

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Top routes to Gatwick Airport

ROUTE

DURATION FROM

PRICE FROM

Birmingham New Street to London Euston

1h 26mins

£16

Manchester Piccadilly to London Euston

2h 11mins

£32

Liverpool Lime Street to London Euston

2h 20mins

£25

Wolverhampton to London Euston

2h 2mins

£16

What to do at Gatwick Airport

After stepping out from Gatwick Airport train station, you'll discover an abundance of activities to keep you engaged while waiting for your gate number.

With a diverse selection of stores offering last-minute travel essentials, clothing and in-flight snacks, the shopping options here are among the best for airports in the UK.

For some pre-flight food, you'll be spoiled for choice with Gatwick Airport's diverse dining options. From traditional English pubs to globally inspired eateries, you can indulge in an array of delectable cuisines.

If you're fond of a drink before you take off, there are plenty of pubs for you to enjoy a cold one. These include The Nicholas Culpeper, The Red Lion and The Beehive. No matter your taste, whether you crave fast food or prefer a sit-down meal, Gatwick Airport has every kind of food option you need.

Gatwick Airport also takes comfort seriously, with luxury lounges providing plush seating and complimentary refreshments for those seeking relaxation. Families are also well-catered for with baby changing facilities.

Ways to save on your train ticket to Gatwick Airport

If you’re looking to save some extra money on your train ticket to Gatwick Airport, here’s how you can do it.

First up, try Avanti's Best Fare Finder to get the best deal on your tickets. You can also set up Advance Train Ticket Alerts to secure the lowest price ahead of time.

If your flight is during the day or the weekend, you can travel off-peak. This involves travelling between 10:30 and 14:30 or after 20:00 in the midweek, or any time on Friday or the weekend.

For those booking tickets as a family, see our Family Tickets page. There are also child tickets for those aged under five and a Family & Friends Railcard, which gives discounts of up to 60%.

Get the Avanti app

If you want the freedom to pick your own seat, keep in tune with train times and make your life easier when travelling with us, download the Avanti West Coast App.

This app gives you special benefits, such as making changes to your route, tracking your train, and buying tickets with your payment method of choice. The app also allows you to store all your tickets in one place, all with zero booking fees.

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London Euston Station

Accessibility and mobility access
- Accessible Taxis
  
  The route to the main taxi pick up point has steps, so anyone with mobility problems can use the disabled taxi pick up point reached via the lifts.
  You can request assistance to and from the taxi rank can using the telephones at the top of the stairs and at the taxi set down point. Or by telephoning Mobility Assistance at London Euston on 0207 922 6482.
  The main taxi rank is beneath the station and is reached via the lifts next to the main ticket office or the stairs by the entrance to the Underground.
- Accessible Ticket Machines
  
  Mobility Assistance will help passengers buying tickets if required.
- Customer Help Points
  
  A dedicated Mobility Assistance Reception is located on the main concourse adjacent to the ticket office.
  Monday-Saturday 07:00-23:00Sunday 08:00-23:00
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office Counter
  
  Avanti West Coast have a height adjusted ticket counter which can be found in the ticket office on the left hand side of the Main Concourse when entering the station.
- Impaired Mobility Set Down
  
  Assistance is available to and from platforms, the car park and the taxi rank. You can request this from the Mobility Assistance Lounge Reception that can be found on the left hand side of the main entrance or from any member of staff. It is advised to use the Mobility assistance number at London Euston Station on 02079226482 if being booked on the day. It is preferred if assistance is booked 24 hour in advance using the following numbers of the train company you are travelling with.
  - Avanti West Coast - 0800 0158 123, textphone 0800 0158 124
  - London Northwestern Railway - 0800 092 4260, textphone 0844 811 0134
  - London Overground - 0343 222 1234, textphone 020 3031 9331
  - Caledonian Sleeper - 0330 060 0500, textphone 18001 0330 060 0500
- Induction Loop
  Yes
- National Key Toilets
  
  These are located adjacent to the main public toilets, by the entrance to platforms 1-3.
- Ramp For Train Access
  Yes
- Staff Help Available
  
  Monday – 04:30 to 01:30
  Tuesday – 04:30 to 01:30
  Wednesday – 04:30 to 01:30
  Thursday – 04:30 to 01:30
  Friday – 04:30 to 02:00
  Saturday – 04:30 to 02:00
  Sunday – 05:15 to 01:30
  
  Help is available from the Mobility Assistance Reception (if closed please use number on the reception door) or see any member of station staff. Mobility Assistance Reception is open 07:00-23:00 Monday to Saturday and 08:00-23:00 on Sunday.
  Disabled assistance is available to and from platforms, the car park and the taxi rank & drop off area. You can request this from the Mobility Assistance Reception that can be found on the main concourse between Boots & the ticket office or from any member of staff. It is preferred if assistance is booked 24 hour in advance using the following numbers of the train company you are travelling with:
  - Avanti West Coast - 0800 0158 123, textphone 0800 0158 124
  - London Northwestern Railway - 0800 092 4260, textphone 0844 811 0134
  - London Overground - 0343 222 1234, textphone 020 3031 9331
  - Caledonian Sleeper - 0330 060 0500, textphone 18001 0330 060 0500
- Step Free Access
  
  Suitable for disabled passengers. Level access to all platforms via ramps. Lifts provided between concourse, taxi & car park and London Underground ticket hall.
  Lift access is available to the Underground ticket hall, however the Underground station itself has only escalators & stairs. Nearby Euston Square station has step-free access Westbound only to the Circle, Hammersmith & City and Metropolitan Lines.
  For more information on the accessibility on London Transport click here.
- Wheelchairs Available
  Yes
- This station does not offer
  
  Accessible Public Telephones
Buying / collecting tickets
- Penalty Fares
  NR
- Prepurchase Collection
  Yes
- Smartcards issued at this station
  No
- Smartcard validators
  No
- Staffing Level
  Fulltime
- Ticket Machine
  Yes
- Ticket Office
  
  Monday to Friday – 06:00 to 22:30
  Saturday – 06:00 to 22:00
  Sunday – 07:00 to 22:30
  
  Advance bookings: Mon - Fri 0630 - 2100 Sat- 0830 - 2100 Sun 0730 - 2100
- This station does not offer
  
  Smartcard notes, Smartcard tickets
Getting to / from the station
- Cycle Storage Availability
  
  Storage Space: 415
  Storage Shelter: Yes
  Cctv: true
  Type: Stands
  Storage location:
  On platform 18 at buffer end, West Colonnade opposite Sainsbury's, alongside station entrance, East Colonnade opposite M&S and to the rear of Nandos and Cafe Rouge
- Onward Travel
  
  Buses are available from Euston bus station next to the railway station. All Transport for London buses are accessible by step free access.
  More information about Transport for London buses can be found here
- Rail Replacement Services
  
  Go to Platform 2, there is a gate adjacent to the station from the main road.
- Taxi Rank
  
  The taxi rank is located beneath the station.
- This station does not offer
  
  Car Park
Station Facilities
- Customer Service
  
  Monday-Sunday 07:00-23:00
  Customers can seek information and assistance from the ticket office or the Mobility Assistance Reception.
- Left Luggage
  
  Operator Name: Excess Baggage Company
  Telephone Number: 020 3468 4670
  Url: https://www.left-baggage.co.uk/index/locations
- Lost Property
  
  Monday to Friday – 09:00 to 17:30
  
  Operator Name: Excess Baggage Company
  Telephone Number: 0330 024 0215
  Url: https://www.lostproperty.org/?sec=1
- Refreshment Facilities
  
  Coffee shop Café Coffee kiosk Food vending machine Public House/Bar Food outlet (Seating available) Food outlet (Seating unavailable)
- Toilets
  
  These are located by the entrance to platforms 1-3
  There are also accessible showers located in the First Class Lounge, shared between Caledonian Sleeper and Avanti West Coast.
- Waiting Room
  
  Located by the entrance to platforms 16-18
- WiFi
  
  Find WiFi Hotspots around London Euston station

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Trains to Gatwick Airport

With its excellent great links from London and beyond, getting a train to Gatwick Airport is simple and easy.

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Ways to save on your train ticket to Gatwick Airport

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London Euston at a glance

London Euston Station

Accessible Taxis

Accessible Ticket Machines

Customer Help Points

Height Adjusted Ticket Office Counter

Impaired Mobility Set Down

Induction Loop

National Key Toilets

Ramp For Train Access

Staff Help Available

Step Free Access

Wheelchairs Available

This station does not offer

Penalty Fares

Prepurchase Collection

Smartcards issued at this station

Smartcard validators

Staffing Level

Ticket Machine

Ticket Office

This station does not offer

Cycle Storage Availability

Onward Travel

Rail Replacement Services

Taxi Rank

This station does not offer

Customer Service

Left Luggage

Lost Property

Refreshment Facilities

Toilets

Waiting Room

WiFi

Train Times

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Train Tickets

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