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Trains from Whitehaven (WTH) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)

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13

train journeys
per day

275

miles (442 kms)

5hrs 48 mins

fastest journey

06:30 / 23:17

first / last train

0

direct trains (3 or 3 changes)

6

operators run

4

routes

Trains from Whitehaven (WTH) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)

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On a typical weekday there are 13 scheduled rail journeys between Whitehaven and Gatwick Airport , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 13 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Whitehaven to Gatwick Airport is approximately 275 miles (442 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 6hrs 54 mins.

Gatwick Express, Southern, Thameslink, Northern Rail, Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper are the main train operating companies running services between Whitehaven and Gatwick Airport.

There are 4 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Whitehaven to Gatwick Airport. The fastest journey time on this route takes 5hrs 48 mins.

Journeys from Whitehaven to Gatwick Airport Today

  • Mon 22nd Apr
    06:30
    5 hrs 55 mins 3 changes
    12:25
    Whitehaven
    Gatwick Airport
    Whitehaven to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    07:23
    6 hrs 2 mins 3 changes
    13:25
    Whitehaven
    Gatwick Airport
    Whitehaven to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    08:16
    6 hrs 9 mins 3 changes
    14:25
    Whitehaven
    Gatwick Airport
    Whitehaven to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    09:09
    6 hrs 16 mins 3 changes
    15:25
    Whitehaven
    Gatwick Airport
    Whitehaven to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    10:51
    6 hrs 34 mins 3 changes
    17:25
    Whitehaven
    Gatwick Airport
    Whitehaven to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    12:37
    5 hrs 48 mins 3 changes
    18:25
    Whitehaven
    Gatwick Airport
    Whitehaven to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    13:38
    6 hrs 47 mins 3 changes
    20:25
    Whitehaven
    Gatwick Airport
    Whitehaven to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    14:38
    6 hrs 47 mins 3 changes
    21:25
    Whitehaven
    Gatwick Airport
    Whitehaven to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    16:12
    6 hrs 18 mins 3 changes
    22:30
    Whitehaven
    Gatwick Airport
    Whitehaven to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    17:01
    6 hrs 48 mins 3 changes
    23:49
    Whitehaven
    Gatwick Airport
    Whitehaven to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    17:49
    7 hrs 34 mins 3 changes
    01:23
    Whitehaven
    Gatwick Airport
    Whitehaven to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    18:38
    8 hrs 55 mins 3 changes
    03:33
    Whitehaven
    Gatwick Airport
    Whitehaven to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    22:09
    9 hrs 59 mins 3 changes
    08:08
    Whitehaven
    Gatwick Airport
    Whitehaven to Gatwick Airport

About Whitehaven Station

Station name Whitehaven (WTH)
Address Whitehaven station, Station Approach, off Bransty Row, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 6AX
Managed by NT

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:15 - 18:30
Saturday 06:15 - 17:00
Sunday Closed
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Unavailable
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 Whitehaven and Gatwick Airport

The travel time between Whitehaven and Gatwick Airport by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 6hrs 54 mins & the fastest journey takes 5hrs 48 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Whitehaven and Gatwick Airport vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 13 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:30, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:17.

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Amenities on trains between Whitehaven 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 Whitehaven & Gatwick Airport. owever, there are 13 possible journeys which require a change.

Gatwick Express, Southern, Thameslink, Northern Rail, Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper are the main train operating companies running services between Whitehaven and Gatwick Airport.

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