Previously seen journeys
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Train | Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal | East Croydon | No tags | ||||
| Train | Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal | East Croydon | No tags | ||||
| Train | Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal | East Croydon | No tags | ||||
| Train | Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal | East Croydon | No tags | ||||
| Train | Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal | East Croydon | No tags |
Get from Gatwick to Croydon
The journey takes about 26 minutes, and with fares starting at just €10, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Gatwick to Croydon by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much does a train ticket cost from Gatwick to Croydon?
The cheapest train tickets from Gatwick to Croydon start from €10. The average price for this train route is around €14. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Gatwick to Croydon?
The average train journey time from Gatwick to Croydon is 26m, covering a distance of 24 km. The fastest train gets you there in 14m and is operated by Southern.
Which train operators serve the Gatwick to Croydon route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 20 trains available per day, including services from ThamesLink, Southern.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Gatwick to Croydon?
The earliest train from Gatwick to Croydon departs at 07:00. And the latest train departs at 23:55.
Which is the best train operator from Gatwick to Croydon?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is ThamesLink, with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Gatwick to Croydon?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator ThamesLink has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Gatwick to Croydon?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is ThamesLink, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Gatwick to Croydon?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is ThamesLink, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Gatwick to Croydon was searched and found on 24 Jan 2026 with a price of €9To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Gatwick to Croydon as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from €9 to €13 for a train ticket from Gatwick to Croydon based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at €9, which is on 2026-01-24.