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Trains from Whitechapel to Gatwick Airport (GTW)

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154

train journeys
per day

25

miles (41 kms)

48 mins

fastest journey

00:06 / 00:03

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 2 changes)

5

operators run

8

routes

Trains from Whitechapel to Gatwick Airport (GTW)

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On a typical weekday there are 154 scheduled rail journeys between Whitechapel and Gatwick Airport , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 154 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Whitechapel to Gatwick Airport is approximately 25 miles (41 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 58 mins.

London Overground, Southern, Thameslink, Gatwick Express, Elizabeth Line are the main train operating companies running services between Whitechapel and Gatwick Airport.

There are 8 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Whitechapel to Gatwick Airport. The fastest journey time on this route takes 48 mins.

Journeys from Whitechapel to Gatwick Airport Today

  • Mon 6th May
    00:06
    1 hrs 16 mins 1 change
    01:22
    Whitechapel
    Gatwick Airport
    Whitechapel to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 6th May
    00:36
    1 hrs 20 mins 1 change
    01:56
    Whitechapel
    Gatwick Airport
    Whitechapel to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 6th May
    01:14
    1 hrs 16 mins 1 change
    02:30
    Whitechapel
    Gatwick Airport
    Whitechapel to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 6th May
    02:14
    1 hrs 16 mins 1 change
    03:30
    Whitechapel
    Gatwick Airport
    Whitechapel to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 6th May
    03:14
    1 hrs 16 mins 1 change
    04:30
    Whitechapel
    Gatwick Airport
    Whitechapel to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 6th May
    03:51
    1 hrs 21 mins 1 change
    05:12
    Whitechapel
    Gatwick Airport
    Whitechapel to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 6th May
    04:14
    1 hrs 17 mins 1 change
    05:31
    Whitechapel
    Gatwick Airport
    Whitechapel to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 6th May
    04:35
    1 hrs 12 mins 1 change
    05:47
    Whitechapel
    Gatwick Airport
    Whitechapel to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 6th May
    04:50
    1 hrs 10 mins 1 change
    06:00
    Whitechapel
    Gatwick Airport
    Whitechapel to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 6th May
    05:03
    1 hrs 1 min 1 change
    06:04
    Whitechapel
    Gatwick Airport
    Whitechapel to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 6th May
    05:25
    1 hrs 5 mins 1 change
    06:30
    Whitechapel
    Gatwick Airport
    Whitechapel to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 6th May
    05:44
    50 mins 1 change
    06:34
    Whitechapel
    Gatwick Airport
    Whitechapel to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 6th May
    05:54
    50 mins 1 change
    06:44
    Whitechapel
    Gatwick Airport
    Whitechapel to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 6th May
    05:55
    1 hrs 5 mins 1 change
    07:00
    Whitechapel
    Gatwick Airport
    Whitechapel to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 6th May
    06:13
    51 mins 1 change
    07:04
    Whitechapel
    Gatwick Airport
    Whitechapel to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 6th May
    06:24
    50 mins 1 change
    07:14
    Whitechapel
    Gatwick Airport
    Whitechapel to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 6th May
    06:25
    1 hrs 5 mins 1 change
    07:30
    Whitechapel
    Gatwick Airport
    Whitechapel to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 6th May
    06:43
    51 mins 1 change
    07:34
    Whitechapel
    Gatwick Airport
    Whitechapel to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 6th May
    06:54
    50 mins 1 change
    07:44
    Whitechapel
    Gatwick Airport
    Whitechapel to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 6th May
    07:00
    1 hrs 1 change
    08:00
    Whitechapel
    Gatwick Airport
    Whitechapel to Gatwick Airport

About Whitechapel Station

Station name Whitechapel (ZLW)
Address Whitechapel station, Whitechapel Road, Whitechapel, Greater London, E1 1BY
Managed by LT

Ticket Office

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

Other Facilities

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

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 Whitechapel and Gatwick Airport

The travel time between Whitechapel and Gatwick Airport by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 58 mins & the fastest journey takes 48 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Whitechapel and Gatwick Airport vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 154 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 00:06, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:03.

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Amenities on trains between Whitechapel 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 Whitechapel & Gatwick Airport. owever, there are 154 possible journeys which require a change.

London Overground, Southern, Thameslink, Gatwick Express, Elizabeth Line are the main train operating companies running services between Whitechapel and Gatwick Airport.

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