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Trains from Durham (DHM) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)

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28

train journeys
per day

257

miles (414 kms)

3hrs 52 mins

fastest journey

05:00 / 00:15

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 2 changes)

6

operators run

10

routes

Trains from Durham (DHM) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)

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On a typical weekday there are 28 scheduled rail journeys between Durham and Gatwick Airport , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 28 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Durham to Gatwick Airport is approximately 257 miles (414 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 4hrs 32 mins.

First TransPennine Express, Southern, Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, Lumo are the main train operating companies running services between Durham and Gatwick Airport.

There are 10 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Durham to Gatwick Airport. The fastest journey time on this route takes 3hrs 52 mins.

Journeys from Durham to Gatwick Airport Today

  • Mon 1st Apr
    05:00
    4 hrs 34 mins 2 changes
    09:34
    Durham
    Gatwick Airport
    Durham to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    05:40
    4 hrs 15 mins 2 changes
    09:55
    Durham
    Gatwick Airport
    Durham to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:12
    4 hrs 2 mins 2 changes
    10:14
    Durham
    Gatwick Airport
    Durham to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:44
    4 hrs 11 mins 2 changes
    10:55
    Durham
    Gatwick Airport
    Durham to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:08
    4 hrs 11 mins 2 changes
    11:19
    Durham
    Gatwick Airport
    Durham to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:43
    4 hrs 12 mins 2 changes
    11:55
    Durham
    Gatwick Airport
    Durham to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:53
    4 hrs 51 mins 2 changes
    12:44
    Durham
    Gatwick Airport
    Durham to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:42
    4 hrs 13 mins 2 changes
    12:55
    Durham
    Gatwick Airport
    Durham to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:58
    4 hrs 16 mins 2 changes
    13:14
    Durham
    Gatwick Airport
    Durham to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:43
    4 hrs 12 mins 2 changes
    13:55
    Durham
    Gatwick Airport
    Durham to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:40
    4 hrs 15 mins 2 changes
    14:55
    Durham
    Gatwick Airport
    Durham to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:59
    4 hrs 45 mins 2 changes
    15:44
    Durham
    Gatwick Airport
    Durham to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    11:43
    4 hrs 12 mins 2 changes
    15:55
    Durham
    Gatwick Airport
    Durham to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    12:22
    4 hrs 22 mins 2 changes
    16:44
    Durham
    Gatwick Airport
    Durham to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    12:40
    4 hrs 15 mins 2 changes
    16:55
    Durham
    Gatwick Airport
    Durham to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    12:59
    4 hrs 15 mins 2 changes
    17:14
    Durham
    Gatwick Airport
    Durham to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    13:43
    4 hrs 12 mins 2 changes
    17:55
    Durham
    Gatwick Airport
    Durham to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    14:40
    4 hrs 15 mins 2 changes
    18:55
    Durham
    Gatwick Airport
    Durham to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    14:59
    4 hrs 15 mins 2 changes
    19:14
    Durham
    Gatwick Airport
    Durham to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    15:46
    4 hrs 9 mins 2 changes
    19:55
    Durham
    Gatwick Airport
    Durham to Gatwick Airport

About Durham Station

Station name Durham (DHM)
Address Durham station, North Road, Durham, County Durham, DH1 4RB
Managed by GR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:00 - 18:00
Saturday 07:00 - 17:00
Sunday 09:00 - 16:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Available

About Gatwick Airport Station

Station name Gatwick Airport (GTW)
Address Gatwick Airport station, South Terminal, Gatwick Airport, West Sussex, RH6 0RD
Managed by GX

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office No

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Available

Frequently asked questions about trains between Durham and Gatwick Airport

The travel time between Durham and Gatwick Airport by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 4hrs 32 mins & the fastest journey takes 3hrs 52 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Durham and Gatwick Airport vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 28 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:00, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:15.

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Amenities on trains between Durham and Gatwick Airport can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Durham & Gatwick Airport. owever, there are 28 possible journeys which require a change.

First TransPennine Express, Southern, Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, Lumo are the main train operating companies running services between Durham and Gatwick Airport.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Durham and Gatwick Airport, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.