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Trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Whitechapel

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120

train journeys
per day

25

miles (41 kms)

48 mins

fastest journey

00:21 / 00:16

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 2 changes)

4

operators run

6

routes

Trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Whitechapel

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On a typical weekday there are 120 scheduled rail journeys between Gatwick Airport and Whitechapel , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 120 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Gatwick Airport to Whitechapel is approximately 25 miles (41 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 54 mins.

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

There are 6 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Gatwick Airport to Whitechapel. The fastest journey time on this route takes 48 mins.

Journeys from Gatwick Airport to Whitechapel Today

  • Mon 6th May
    00:21
    1 hrs 8 mins 1 change
    01:29
    Gatwick Airport
    Whitechapel
    Gatwick Airport to Whitechapel
  • Mon 6th May
    00:42
    1 hrs 12 mins 1 change
    01:54
    Gatwick Airport
    Whitechapel
    Gatwick Airport to Whitechapel
  • Mon 6th May
    01:46
    1 hrs 9 mins 1 change
    02:55
    Gatwick Airport
    Whitechapel
    Gatwick Airport to Whitechapel
  • Mon 6th May
    02:46
    1 hrs 8 mins 1 change
    03:54
    Gatwick Airport
    Whitechapel
    Gatwick Airport to Whitechapel
  • Mon 6th May
    03:46
    1 hrs 16 mins 1 change
    05:02
    Gatwick Airport
    Whitechapel
    Gatwick Airport to Whitechapel
  • Mon 6th May
    04:21
    1 hrs 11 mins 1 change
    05:32
    Gatwick Airport
    Whitechapel
    Gatwick Airport to Whitechapel
  • Mon 6th May
    04:41
    1 hrs 17 mins 1 change
    05:58
    Gatwick Airport
    Whitechapel
    Gatwick Airport to Whitechapel
  • Mon 6th May
    05:20
    57 mins 1 change
    06:17
    Gatwick Airport
    Whitechapel
    Gatwick Airport to Whitechapel
  • Mon 6th May
    05:46
    49 mins 1 change
    06:35
    Gatwick Airport
    Whitechapel
    Gatwick Airport to Whitechapel
  • Mon 6th May
    05:49
    1 hrs 1 min 1 change - overtaken train
    06:50
    Gatwick Airport
    Whitechapel
    Gatwick Airport to Whitechapel
  • Mon 6th May
    05:50
    1 hrs 2 changes
    06:50
    Gatwick Airport
    Whitechapel
    Gatwick Airport to Whitechapel
  • Mon 6th May
    06:06
    48 mins 1 change
    06:54
    Gatwick Airport
    Whitechapel
    Gatwick Airport to Whitechapel
  • Mon 6th May
    06:16
    49 mins 1 change
    07:05
    Gatwick Airport
    Whitechapel
    Gatwick Airport to Whitechapel
  • Mon 6th May
    06:19
    1 hrs 1 min 1 change
    07:20
    Gatwick Airport
    Whitechapel
    Gatwick Airport to Whitechapel
  • Mon 6th May
    06:36
    48 mins 1 change
    07:24
    Gatwick Airport
    Whitechapel
    Gatwick Airport to Whitechapel
  • Mon 6th May
    06:46
    49 mins 1 change
    07:35
    Gatwick Airport
    Whitechapel
    Gatwick Airport to Whitechapel
  • Mon 6th May
    07:06
    48 mins 1 change
    07:54
    Gatwick Airport
    Whitechapel
    Gatwick Airport to Whitechapel
  • Mon 6th May
    07:16
    49 mins 1 change
    08:05
    Gatwick Airport
    Whitechapel
    Gatwick Airport to Whitechapel
  • Mon 6th May
    07:19
    1 hrs 1 min 1 change
    08:20
    Gatwick Airport
    Whitechapel
    Gatwick Airport to Whitechapel
  • Mon 6th May
    07:36
    48 mins 1 change
    08:24
    Gatwick Airport
    Whitechapel
    Gatwick Airport to Whitechapel

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

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

Frequently asked questions about trains between Gatwick Airport and Whitechapel

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

The departure and arrival times for trains between Gatwick Airport and Whitechapel vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 120 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 00:21, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:16.

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Amenities on trains between Gatwick Airport and Whitechapel can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Gatwick Airport & Whitechapel. owever, there are 120 possible journeys which require a change.

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

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