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How to get from Gatwick Airport to Blackfriars by train?

By train

Take one direct train from Gatwick Airport to Blackfriars in Borough: take the THAMESLINK train from Gatwick Airport station to Blackfriars station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 59 min. The ride fare is £8.50.

59min£8.50
Train - THAMESLINK
Walk to Blackfriars
Leaves from Gatwick Airport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Gatwick Airport
  • 2
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    Bedford
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Blackfriars
    48 min
  • 4
    Walk to Blackfriars
    Walk to
    Blackfriars
    Blackfriars Road
    590 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By train and tube

To get from Gatwick Airport to Blackfriars in Borough, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 tube lines: take the SOUTHERN train from Gatwick Airport station to London Victoria station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the DISTRICT tube and finally take the JUBILEE tube from Westminster station to Southwark station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 53 min. The ride fare is £11.10.

53min£11.10
Train - SOUTHERN
Tube - DISTRICT
Tube - JUBILEE
Walk to Blackfriars
Leaves from Gatwick Airport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Gatwick Airport
  • 2
    Train - SOUTHERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHERN
    London Victoria
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    London Victoria
    31 min
  • 4
    Tube - DISTRICT
    Wait for tube
    DISTRICT
    Barking
  • 5
    Ride to tube station
    Ride to tube station
    Westminster
    2 min
  • 6
    Tube - JUBILEE
    Wait for tube
    JUBILEE
    Stratford
  • 7
    Ride to tube station
    Ride to tube station
    Southwark
    2 min
  • 8
    Walk to Blackfriars
    Walk to
    Blackfriars
    Blackfriars Road
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Gatwick Airport to Blackfriars

The distance between Gatwick Airport, Borough and Blackfriars, Borough is approximately 27.28 mi, which can typically be travelled in 59 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Gatwick Airport to Blackfriars by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Borough – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Gatwick Airport

Gatwick Airport is located at Gatwick Airport, Borough and the nearest public transport station is South Terminal Bus Station, Gatwick Airport.

Bus stations close to Gatwick Airport:

  • South Terminal Bus Station, Gatwick Airport
  • South Terminal
  • Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)

Public transport stations close to Blackfriars, Borough

Blackfriars is located at Blackfriars Road, Borough and the nearest public transport station is Southwark Station (SA).

Tube stations close to Blackfriars:

  • Southwark
  • Waterloo

Train stations close to Blackfriars:

  • Waterloo East

Bus stations close to Blackfriars:

  • Southwark Station (SA)
  • Southwark Station (SB)
  • Stamford Street (SC)

River Bus stations close to Blackfriars:

  • Bankside Pier

By train and tube

To get from Gatwick Airport to Blackfriars in Borough, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 tube lines: take the SOUTHERN train from Gatwick Airport station to London Victoria station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the DISTRICT tube and finally take the JUBILEE tube from Westminster station to Southwark station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 53 min. The ride fare is £11.10.

53min£11.10
Train - SOUTHERN
Tube - DISTRICT
Tube - JUBILEE
Walk to Blackfriars
Leaves from Gatwick Airport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Gatwick Airport
  • 2
    Train - SOUTHERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHERN
    London Victoria
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    London Victoria
    31 min
  • 4
    Tube - DISTRICT
    Wait for tube
    DISTRICT
    Barking
  • 5
    Ride to tube station
    Ride to tube station
    Westminster
    2 min
  • 6
    Tube - JUBILEE
    Wait for tube
    JUBILEE
    Stratford
  • 7
    Ride to tube station
    Ride to tube station
    Southwark
    2 min
  • 8
    Walk to Blackfriars
    Walk to
    Blackfriars
    Blackfriars Road
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Gatwick Airport to Blackfriars?

    The fastest way takes 59 minutes, using Bus line THAMESLINK.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Gatwick Airport to Blackfriars?

    The alternative route takes 53 minutes, using Bus line SOUTHERN, Bus line DISTRICT, Bus line JUBILEE.

  • Is there a direct train between Gatwick Airport and Blackfriars?

    Yes, there’s a direct train going from Gatwick Airport in Crawley to Blackfriars in Borough in 59 min.

  • Which train line goes from Gatwick Airport to Blackfriars?

    The THAMESLINK train line goes from Bedford station near Gatwick Airport in Crawley to Blackfriars station near Blackfriars in Borough.

  • How long does it take to travel from Gatwick Airport to Blackfriars by train?

    The total travel time between Gatwick Airport in Crawley and Blackfriars in Borough by train is about 59 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Gatwick Airport to get to Blackfriars?

    Get on the THAMESLINK train from the Bedford station near Gatwick Airport in Crawley.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Gatwick Airport and Blackfriars?

    Get off the train at the Blackfriars station, which is closest to Blackfriars in Borough.

  • When is the first train from Gatwick Airport to Blackfriars?

    The first train from Gatwick Airport in Crawley to Blackfriars in Borough is Southern. It leaves the Gatwick Airport station at 06:16.

  • How much is the train fare from Gatwick Airport to Blackfriars?

    The ride from Gatwick Airport to Blackfriars costs £8.50.

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