Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras International Trains From £13.90*

Effortlessly plan your trip from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras International with direct trains from Thameslink. With journeys as quick as 44 minutes, you can speedily arrive in bustling London after your flight to Gatwick.

Along your journey, enjoy glimpses of South London life as you pass through towns like Croydon, with views of London Bridge as you enter central London before crossing the Thames at Blackfriars.

Thameslink is a 24-hour railway service connecting various parts of London and the southeast. Its primary route connects Bedford to Brighton, with stops at London Bridge and St Pancras International, among others.

Departing from Gatwick Airport

London Gatwick is an incredibly well-connected airport, with departures running approximately every four minutes. Located at the South Terminal, it’s just a five-minute walk from departures and arrivals. If you’re coming from the North Terminal, just hop on the free shuttle service and get there in two minutes.

Four train operators provide direct services to over 120 stations from Gatwick Airport train station. These are the Gatwick Express to London Victoria; Southern for services across London and the South-East; Thameslink for connections to the south coast and central London; and Great Western Railway for links to Reading.

Main stops

The main stops on the fastest Thameslink trains from London Gatwick to London St Pancras International are East Croydon, London Bridge, London Blackfriars, City Thameslink and Farringdon. Slower trains may include additional stops.

Arriving at London St Pancras International

St Pancras Station is located at the south of the London Borough of Camden, and is perhaps best known for its Eurostar services, connecting the UK to mainland Europe. Other train operators providing domestic services include East Midlands Railway, Southeastern and Thameslink.

Destinations from London St Pancras International include Derby, Sheffield and many locations in Kent and East Sussex. Internationally, the Eurostar links St Pancras to Paris, Brussels and Lille.

St Pancras International is within walking distance of many wonderful museums worth visiting if you are in the mood for some cultural and historical learning while in London. For literary fans, Charles Dickens Museum is less than 20 minutes away, situated in the author’s former home. Equally worth a visit are the Postal Museum and the Foundling Museum, both a stone’s throw from here.

Thameslink train classes

Thameslink offers Standard Class on all trains and First Class on some of their trains from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras.

• Standard Class: Dedicated luggage space, live on-screen train information and some trains may be fitted with Wi-Fi.
• First Class: More comfortable and spacious seating, quieter carriages and power outlets. 

Thameslink train travel advice

Our handy overview for travelling with Thameslink will see you sorted for your trip from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras.

• Luggage: Luggage should be stored in the luggage racks or overhead storage. Passengers are generally allowed to travel with up to three items of luggage.
• Bicycles: Bikes allowed on board free of charge with no pre-booking needed. Non-folding bikes restricted during peak-hour train times. Thameslink offers bike storage at some stations. E-scooters are banned.
• Pets: Up to two pets allowed. Dogs must be on a lead, unless in a carrier. Other pets must travel in a carrier. Pets must stay on the floor.
• Children: Under 5s travel free, 5–15s save up to 50%. Kids travel with an adult for £2 at off-peak times. A Family & Friends Railcard or GroupSave can get you even better value.
• Passenger Assist: Disabled and elderly passengers can request travel assistance for help with tickets, boarding and disembarking, and navigating station and trains. Assistance with luggage is subject to size and weight limits and must be booked with at least 12 hours notice.

*Information is subject to change. Please check the latest train timetable before your trip.