London St Pancras International to Gatwick Airport Trains From £14.50*

On average, it takes between forty-four and one hour and ten minutes to get from London St Pancras International to Gatwick Airport with Thameslink. On your journey, you'll head south from London down towards the south coast of England before arriving at Gatwick Airport in West Sussex.

Thameslink provides connections to London and the wider south, linking essential destinations such as Gatwick Airport, Brighton, and Cambridge to the capital. The service passes through central London, making stops at major stations, including London Bridge, London Blackfriars, and City Thameslink.

Departing from London St Pancras International

St Pancras International can be found in the borough of Camden on Euston Road. It is the main terminus for the UK’s only international rail link via Eurostar, which provides rail links with the rest of Europe. It’s also only a two-minute walk from London Kings Cross Station, as well as Kings Cross London Underground Station. Alternatively, you can reach the station via taxis and buses that run along Euston Road.

London St Pancras International, besides Eurostar, is served by East Midlands Railway, Southeastern, and Thameslink, offering connections to key destinations across the Midlands, South East England, and beyond, including cities like Nottingham, Brighton, and Gatwick Airport.

Main stops

When travelling with Thameslink between London St Pancras International and Gatwick Airport, there are usually twelve stations along the route: Farringdon, City Thameslink, London Blackfriars, London Bridge, Norwood Junction, East Croydon, South Croydon, Purley, Redhill, Earlswood, Salfords, and Horley.

It's worth double-checking before you travel, however, as stops can change due to scheduling modifications, train delays, adverse weather conditions, or planned engineering works.

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Arriving at Gatwick Airport

Reaching Gatwick Airport from the airport train station couldn’t be easier. The station is built into the South Terminal, so you only need to walk for a short while to reach departures and arrivals. If you’re flight is from the North Terminal, however, you need to take a shuttle bus. It won’t take long, however, as it departs every few minutes from the train station and only takes two minutes to reach the North Terminal.

If you have an early (or late) flight, you might want to get some decent shut-eye as soon as you land, get through your passport checks, and collect your bags. Well, fear not. There are plenty of hotels right beside Gatwick Airport, including well-known and reliable brands like Radisson, Sofitel, Travelodge, and Premier Inn.

A variety of UK train operators run services through Gatwick Airport, including the Gatwick Express, Thameslink, Great Western Railway, and Southern, providing train services to destinations like Bedford, London Bridge, Cambridge, and Brighton.

Thameslink train classes

• Standard Class: Offering a comfortable seat, dedicated luggage spaces, live on-screen train information, and free Wi-Fi on some trains.
• First Class: Providing more comfortable and spacious seating, quieter carriages, power outlets, free Wi-Fi on some trains and an improved travel experience.

Thameslink train travel advice

• Luggage: Two larger bags not exceeding 90 x 70 x 30 centimetres and an item of hand luggage are permitted on board.
• Pets: Dogs, cats, and other small animals can travel at no cost. Dogs are required to be on a lead, while other animals must be transported in carriers. Each passenger is allowed a maximum of two pets.
• Bicycles: Bikes can be stored free of charge, but space is limited. There is no need to pre-book. Folding e-bike and manual scooter allowed, e-scooter, e-unicycle, e-skateboard, and hoverboard banned.
• Children: Children under the age of 5 can travel without charge, while those between 5 and 15 years old get a 50% discount on their tickets. The Family & Friends Railcard provides up to a one-third reduction on family ticket prices.
• Passenger Assist: Help with carrying luggage and accessing the platform, offer ramps and transportation, and give help and guidance on tickets.

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