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Trains from Handforth (HTH) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)

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29

train journeys
per day

174

miles (281 kms)

3hrs 48 mins

fastest journey

06:15 / 00:29

first / last train

0

direct trains (3 or 4 changes)

6

operators run

4

routes

Trains from Handforth (HTH) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)

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On a typical weekday there are 29 scheduled rail journeys between Handforth and Gatwick Airport , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 29 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Handforth to Gatwick Airport is approximately 174 miles (281 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 4hrs 16 mins.

Avanti West Coast, Southern, West Midlands Trains, Northern Rail, Thameslink, South Western Railway are the main train operating companies running services between Handforth and Gatwick Airport.

There are 4 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Handforth to Gatwick Airport. The fastest journey time on this route takes 3hrs 48 mins.

Map of the rail routes from Handforth to Gatwick Airport

Journeys from Handforth to Gatwick Airport Today

  • Mon 23rd Sep
    06:15
    3 hrs 53 mins4 changes
    10:08
    Handforth
    Gatwick Airport
    Handforth to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    06:28
    4 hrs 21 mins4 changes
    10:49
    Handforth
    Gatwick Airport
    Handforth to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    07:16
    3 hrs 48 mins3 changes
    11:04
    Handforth
    Gatwick Airport
    Handforth to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    07:29
    3 hrs 56 mins4 changes
    11:25
    Handforth
    Gatwick Airport
    Handforth to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    08:16
    3 hrs 48 mins3 changes
    12:04
    Handforth
    Gatwick Airport
    Handforth to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    08:28
    3 hrs 57 mins4 changes
    12:25
    Handforth
    Gatwick Airport
    Handforth to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    09:16
    3 hrs 58 mins3 changes
    13:14
    Handforth
    Gatwick Airport
    Handforth to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    09:28
    3 hrs 57 mins4 changes
    13:25
    Handforth
    Gatwick Airport
    Handforth to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    10:16
    3 hrs 48 mins3 changes
    14:04
    Handforth
    Gatwick Airport
    Handforth to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    10:28
    3 hrs 57 mins4 changes
    14:25
    Handforth
    Gatwick Airport
    Handforth to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    11:16
    3 hrs 48 mins3 changes
    15:04
    Handforth
    Gatwick Airport
    Handforth to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    11:28
    3 hrs 57 mins4 changes
    15:25
    Handforth
    Gatwick Airport
    Handforth to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    12:16
    3 hrs 48 mins3 changes
    16:04
    Handforth
    Gatwick Airport
    Handforth to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    12:28
    3 hrs 57 mins4 changes
    16:25
    Handforth
    Gatwick Airport
    Handforth to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    13:16
    3 hrs 48 mins3 changes
    17:04
    Handforth
    Gatwick Airport
    Handforth to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    13:28
    3 hrs 57 mins4 changes
    17:25
    Handforth
    Gatwick Airport
    Handforth to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    14:16
    3 hrs 52 mins4 changes
    18:08
    Handforth
    Gatwick Airport
    Handforth to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    14:28
    3 hrs 57 mins4 changes
    18:25
    Handforth
    Gatwick Airport
    Handforth to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    15:16
    3 hrs 48 mins3 changes
    19:04
    Handforth
    Gatwick Airport
    Handforth to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    15:28
    3 hrs 57 mins4 changes
    19:25
    Handforth
    Gatwick Airport
    Handforth to Gatwick Airport

About Handforth Station

Station name Handforth (HTH)
AddressHandforth station, Station Road, Handforth, Cheshire, SK9 3AB
Managed byNT

Ticket Office

Ticket Office HoursMonday to Friday 06:30 - 13:00
Saturday 07:30 - 14:00
Sunday Closed
Ticket on DepartureAvailable
From Ticket MachinesYes
From ticket officeYes

Other Facilities

ToiletsUnavailable
Baby changeUnavailable
ShowersUnavailable
Waiting RoomUnavailable
WiFiAvailable
ATM MachineUnavailable

About Gatwick Airport Station

Station name Gatwick Airport (GTW)
AddressGatwick Airport station, South Terminal, Gatwick Airport, West Sussex, RH6 0RD
Managed byGX

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours
Ticket on DepartureAvailable
From Ticket MachinesYes
From ticket officeNo

Other Facilities

ToiletsAvailable
Baby changeAvailable
ShowersUnavailable
Waiting RoomAvailable
WiFiUnavailable
ATM MachineAvailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Handforth and Gatwick Airport

The travel time between Handforth and Gatwick Airport by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 4hrs 16 mins & the fastest journey takes 3hrs 48 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Handforth and Gatwick Airport vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 29 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:15, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:29.

First class tickets on trains between Handforth and Gatwick Airport typically offer more space, complimentary food and drink, and other amenities compared to standard class.

Amenities on trains between Handforth 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 Handforth & Gatwick Airport. owever, there are 29 possible journeys which require a change.

Avanti West Coast, Southern, West Midlands Trains, Northern Rail, Thameslink, South Western Railway are the main train operating companies running services between Handforth and Gatwick Airport.

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