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Trains from St Albans City (SAC) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)

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79

train journeys
per day

41

miles (67 kms)

1hrs 7 mins

fastest journey

00:23 / 00:05

first / last train

77

direct trains

1

operators run

3

routes

Trains from St Albans City (SAC) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)

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On a typical weekday there are 79 scheduled rail journeys between St Albans City and Gatwick Airport , with 77 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 2 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from St Albans City to Gatwick Airport is approximately 41 miles (67 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 1hrs 16 mins.

Thameslink are the main train operating companies running services between St Albans City and Gatwick Airport.

There are 3 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being St Albans City to Gatwick Airport. The fastest journey time on this route takes 1hrs 7 mins.

Journeys from St Albans City to Gatwick Airport Today

  • Mon 1st Apr
    00:23
    1 hrs 35 mins Direct
    01:58
    St Albans City
    Gatwick Airport
    St Albans City to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    00:55
    1 hrs 35 mins Direct
    02:30
    St Albans City
    Gatwick Airport
    St Albans City to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    01:55
    1 hrs 35 mins Direct
    03:30
    St Albans City
    Gatwick Airport
    St Albans City to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    02:55
    1 hrs 35 mins Direct
    04:30
    St Albans City
    Gatwick Airport
    St Albans City to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    03:55
    1 hrs 36 mins Direct
    05:31
    St Albans City
    Gatwick Airport
    St Albans City to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    04:23
    1 hrs 24 mins Direct
    05:47
    St Albans City
    Gatwick Airport
    St Albans City to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    04:53
    1 hrs 11 mins Direct
    06:04
    St Albans City
    Gatwick Airport
    St Albans City to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    05:23
    1 hrs 11 mins Direct
    06:34
    St Albans City
    Gatwick Airport
    St Albans City to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    05:57
    1 hrs 7 mins Direct
    07:04
    St Albans City
    Gatwick Airport
    St Albans City to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:27
    1 hrs 7 mins Direct
    07:34
    St Albans City
    Gatwick Airport
    St Albans City to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:42
    1 hrs 22 mins Direct
    08:04
    St Albans City
    Gatwick Airport
    St Albans City to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:57
    1 hrs 7 mins Direct
    08:04
    St Albans City
    Gatwick Airport
    St Albans City to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:13
    1 hrs 21 mins Direct
    08:34
    St Albans City
    Gatwick Airport
    St Albans City to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:27
    1 hrs 7 mins Direct
    08:34
    St Albans City
    Gatwick Airport
    St Albans City to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:43
    1 hrs 21 mins Direct
    09:04
    St Albans City
    Gatwick Airport
    St Albans City to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:57
    1 hrs 7 mins Direct
    09:04
    St Albans City
    Gatwick Airport
    St Albans City to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:13
    1 hrs 21 mins Direct
    09:34
    St Albans City
    Gatwick Airport
    St Albans City to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:27
    1 hrs 7 mins Direct
    09:34
    St Albans City
    Gatwick Airport
    St Albans City to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:43
    1 hrs 21 mins Direct
    10:04
    St Albans City
    Gatwick Airport
    St Albans City to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:57
    1 hrs 7 mins Direct
    10:04
    St Albans City
    Gatwick Airport
    St Albans City to Gatwick Airport

About St Albans City Station

Station name St Albans City (SAC)
Address St Albans station, Station Way, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 5HE
Managed by TL

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:45 - 22:00
Saturday 06:45 - 21:15
Sunday 07:30 - 21:45
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 Available
ATM Machine Available

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 St Albans City and Gatwick Airport

The travel time between St Albans City and Gatwick Airport by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 1hrs 16 mins & the fastest journey takes 1hrs 7 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between St Albans City and Gatwick Airport vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 79 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 00:23, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:05.

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

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

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Yes! There are usually around 77 direct services per day from St Albans City to Gatwick Airport

Thameslink are the main train operating companies running services between St Albans City and Gatwick Airport.

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