Jump on the Gatwick Thameslink train and get into central London fast and easy. You can get a return or one-way ticket between Gatwick Airport and any of the central London stations with Thameslink.
Highlights:
- Get your e-tickets directly into your mailbox
- Skip the line by the ticket machine at the station
- The tickets can be used on any given day within a month
- Children under 5 years old travel for free
Take the Gatwick Thameslink to London The journey to London Blackfriars takes around 35 minutes and around 1 hour to reach London St. Pancras.
From Blackfriars, Farringdon and St Pancras you can easily take the tube or grab a cab to your end-destination, such as Piccadilly Circus, Trafalgar Square, Oxford Circus, Covent Garden, Russel Square, Kensington, Bayswater or Paddington.
How do I book my tickets for the Gatwick Thameslink?
If you book return tickets, the return journey back to Gatwick Airport has to be used within 30 days from the outbound date to London.
How do I get my tickets?
Shortly after your order is complete, you will receive a confirmation and receipt of your order by email.
Are there children's tickets for the Gatwick Thameslink?
Yes, you can purchase children's tickets for the Gatwick Thameslink. Children's tickets are available for children between age 5-15. Children under age 5 travel for free when accompanied by a paying adult (Max. 4 children can travel free each adult).
Important information:
- PLEASE NOTE: There will be no Thameslink Train service on the following dates: 25/12, 26/12
- PLEASE NOTE: No refund is provided if you travel on no-service dates where alternative transportation (either by bus or train and for which you can use your original tickets at no additional cost) is always offered. If you choose not to use the alternative transportation, no refund or compensation will be offered.
- Please note: You must fill in first travel date on the ticket we send you. E.g. If you travel from Gatwick Airport the 15th of June 2019, you must write '15th of June 2019' on your ticket.
- Please note: It is your responsibility to check the train timetable before your journey, especially the train times to and from the airport for flights that arrive or depart very early in the morning or late at night, or in case there is a limited service due to maintenance work, etc.
- We are not able to refund (either partly or in full) for tickets that cannot be used if the train timetable does not fit in with your scheduled flight arrival or departure time. If trains are cancelled due to maintenance work etc. then there will always be a replacement bus service offered.
- A ticket for this Gatwick Thameslink is not valid on the Gatwick Express.
- On bank holidays, the Gatwick Thameslink will not run as frequently as normal, and on December 25th and 26th the Gatwick Thameslink doesn't run at all.
Maintenance work until January 2019:
Extensive maintenance and line update works are scheduled from now until at least January 2019. Departure suspensions and reduction of services per hour might occure, mostly during nights and sometime weekends. If a service is not operating for longer periods, a replacement bus service will be in place. Please account for extra time mostly on your way to the airport.
Staff are available at the stations to help you, so please ask them if you have any questions.
Very clean and spacious train,didn't have to wait as train was on platform when we arrived, and lots of information of journey on board.
SAT, 22 FEB 2020
Comfortable train
MON, 03 FEB 2020
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THU, 30 JAN 2020
beautiful city
WED, 02 OCT 2019
beautiful city
WED, 02 OCT 2019
I found using the Gatwick Airport train a very pleasant experience. The train was on time clean and reasonably priced.
WED, 14 AUG 2019
We got the train from London bridge station. WOW. Staff were so helpful, station is gorgeous, train was on time & spotless
MON, 05 AUG 2019
Nce
MON, 29 JUL 2019
The train we booked from Gatwick Airport to London was extremely slow and terrible stuffy. We had to stand for much of the journey nest to a bin and food and rubbish were over flowing from the big. Not a very pleasant sight.
SUN, 28 JUL 2019
Easy access from airport to trains. All information clearly displayed - relevant platforms and times of the various train companies. Would recommend online booking which was so convenient - no queues with luggage, etc. Pleasant staff, clean train, good value and in Central London in no time! Will use this train on future trips to London.
THU, 20 JUN 2019
The Thameslink is a great service, bringing you into London in 30/40 minutes. I always take it when flying to and from Gatwick.
WED, 22 MAY 2019
First time I used the Thameslink Train from LGW to London. Great service and by far cheaper than the Gatwick Express.
TUE, 05 MAR 2019
First time I used the Thameslink Train from LGW to London. Great service and by far cheaper than the Gatwick Express.
TUE, 05 MAR 2019
Arrived on time, with another shortly behind it. Smooth and fast trip into London
THU, 14 FEB 2019
Great value and takes the stress out of travel.
THU, 31 JAN 2019
Thank you
WED, 19 DEC 2018
It was cost effective to use London tickets .ie, for train tickets from Gatwick to London return. I will use London tickets next time and highly recommend this website. Denis
TUE, 23 OCT 2018
It was cost effective to use London tickets .ie, for train tickets from Gatwick to London return. I will use London tickets next time and highly recommend this website. Denis
TUE, 23 OCT 2018
It was cost effective to use London tickets .ie, for train tickets from Gatwick to London return. I will use London tickets next time and highly recommend this website. Denis
TUE, 23 OCT 2018
It was cost effective to use London tickets .ie, for train tickets from Gatwick to London return. I will use London tickets next time and highly recommend this website. Denis
TUE, 23 OCT 2018
Printed out the tickets-no problem. Humans by turnicets are invaluable for directions to platforms and guidelinrs on time etc. Found the train stations rather confusing. Also different trains go through different stations, so make it clear where you want to get off.
THU, 24 AUG 2017
It's a hassle free easy way to travel from the airport to the city. The que at the ticket machine in the airport was huge and I was very happy I didn't have to join it. Highly recommended.
WED, 23 AUG 2017
We found the whole experience easy and stress free. The trains were frequent and clean. We were in our hotel in Bayswater in little over an hour after leaving Gatwick. We would certainly use this system again.
WED, 23 AUG 2017
Fabulous absolutely no problems but the only issue I have is I'm not sure I was the right train I saw no thameslink train to Victoria and I said it to a employee and he never knew that thameslink went to Victoria he told me to get the southern train which I did I got to my destination so I was quite happy anyway
TUE, 13 JUN 2017
I have to say that my journey from Gatwick to London was pleasant and comfortable It was easy to make my booking and I had no problems with staff in Gatwick airport who were most helpful in directing me to the right platform for my train to London, thanks.
WED, 08 MAR 2017
Easy to get to and comfortable journey
FRI, 10 FEB 2017
We took the train from Blackfriars to the Airport and avoided the Peak Time we travelled @13.10 during the Pear Hours the train is Packed with people travelling to Briton after a day's work in London ( A time to avoid)
The journey took approx 1hr and it was very comfortable as there were almost no passengers on the train at this time of day plus it is much cheaper than the Gatwick Express
FRI, 27 JAN 2017
An old saying but a true one. 2 of us arrived early Friday morning with our ready printed tickets. We were directed by the lovely Station Staff to the platform where the Train was waiting to bring us to Victoria. No Hassle No Worries and got a seat easily. The train took all the Strain away and we arrived into Victoria in less than 30 Minutes. No traffic to slow our journey to the City Centre. As Dell Boy would say Luvvly Jubbly.
Returning Monday arrived at Victoria again we were directed by the polite and pleasant railway staff to the Platform where the Express was waiting. got a seat and the Driver informed us of our journey and weather and arrival time. Once again the pun came to mind. I would gladly let all my friends and colleagues know of the hassle free journey and comfort and tell them these wise words I heard sometime ago. " Let the Train take the Strain " I rest my case thank you Richard from Newbridge in Ireland.
TUE, 24 JAN 2017
easy to book before hand easy to find and use at airport.very good service and value for money.
WED, 15 JUN 2016