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Trains from Canterbury West (CBW) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)

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39

train journeys
per day

54

miles (87 kms)

2hrs 7 mins

fastest journey

05:23 / 00:06

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 2 changes)

5

operators run

7

routes

Trains from Canterbury West (CBW) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)

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On a typical weekday there are 39 scheduled rail journeys between Canterbury West and Gatwick Airport , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 39 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Canterbury West to Gatwick Airport is approximately 54 miles (87 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 2hrs 45 mins.

Southern, Thameslink, GWR, Gatwick Express, Southeastern are the main train operating companies running services between Canterbury West and Gatwick Airport.

There are 7 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Canterbury West to Gatwick Airport. The fastest journey time on this route takes 2hrs 7 mins.

Journeys from Canterbury West to Gatwick Airport Today

  • Mon 1st Apr
    05:23
    2 hrs 11 mins 1 change
    07:34
    Canterbury West
    Gatwick Airport
    Canterbury West to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    05:26
    2 hrs 42 mins 2 changes
    08:08
    Canterbury West
    Gatwick Airport
    Canterbury West to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:23
    2 hrs 11 mins 1 change
    08:34
    Canterbury West
    Gatwick Airport
    Canterbury West to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:37
    2 hrs 19 mins 2 changes
    08:56
    Canterbury West
    Gatwick Airport
    Canterbury West to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:23
    2 hrs 7 mins 2 changes
    09:30
    Canterbury West
    Gatwick Airport
    Canterbury West to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:37
    2 hrs 18 mins 2 changes
    09:55
    Canterbury West
    Gatwick Airport
    Canterbury West to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:23
    2 hrs 7 mins 2 changes
    10:30
    Canterbury West
    Gatwick Airport
    Canterbury West to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:37
    2 hrs 18 mins 2 changes
    10:55
    Canterbury West
    Gatwick Airport
    Canterbury West to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:23
    2 hrs 7 mins 2 changes
    11:30
    Canterbury West
    Gatwick Airport
    Canterbury West to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:37
    2 hrs 18 mins 2 changes
    11:55
    Canterbury West
    Gatwick Airport
    Canterbury West to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:23
    2 hrs 7 mins 2 changes
    12:30
    Canterbury West
    Gatwick Airport
    Canterbury West to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:37
    2 hrs 18 mins 2 changes
    12:55
    Canterbury West
    Gatwick Airport
    Canterbury West to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    11:23
    2 hrs 7 mins 2 changes
    13:30
    Canterbury West
    Gatwick Airport
    Canterbury West to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    11:37
    2 hrs 18 mins 2 changes
    13:55
    Canterbury West
    Gatwick Airport
    Canterbury West to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    12:23
    2 hrs 7 mins 2 changes
    14:30
    Canterbury West
    Gatwick Airport
    Canterbury West to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    12:37
    2 hrs 18 mins 2 changes
    14:55
    Canterbury West
    Gatwick Airport
    Canterbury West to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    13:23
    2 hrs 7 mins 2 changes
    15:30
    Canterbury West
    Gatwick Airport
    Canterbury West to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    13:37
    2 hrs 18 mins 2 changes
    15:55
    Canterbury West
    Gatwick Airport
    Canterbury West to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    14:23
    2 hrs 7 mins 2 changes
    16:30
    Canterbury West
    Gatwick Airport
    Canterbury West to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    14:37
    2 hrs 18 mins 2 changes
    16:55
    Canterbury West
    Gatwick Airport
    Canterbury West to Gatwick Airport

About Canterbury West Station

Station name Canterbury West (CBW)
Address Canterbury West station, Station Road West, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 8AN
Managed by SE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:15 - 19:30
Saturday 06:15 - 19:30
Sunday 08:30 - 17:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

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 Canterbury West and Gatwick Airport

The travel time between Canterbury West and Gatwick Airport by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 2hrs 45 mins & the fastest journey takes 2hrs 7 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Canterbury West and Gatwick Airport vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 39 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:23, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:06.

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

Amenities on trains between Canterbury West 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 Canterbury West & Gatwick Airport. owever, there are 39 possible journeys which require a change.

Southern, Thameslink, GWR, Gatwick Express, Southeastern are the main train operating companies running services between Canterbury West and Gatwick Airport.

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