How to get from Gatwick Airport to London Waterloo Station by train?

By train

To get from Gatwick Airport to London Waterloo Station in Waterloo, take the SOUTHERN train from Gatwick Airport station to Clapham Junction station. Next, take the SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY train from Clapham Junction station to London Waterloo station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 55 min. The ride fare is £8.50.

55min£8.50
Walk to train station
Train - SOUTHERN
Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
Walk to London Waterloo Station
Leaves from Gatwick Airport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Gatwick Airport
    170 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - SOUTHERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHERN
    London Victoria
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Clapham Junction
    27 min
  • 4
    Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
    London Waterloo
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    London Waterloo
    ID WAT
    11 min
  • 6
    Walk to London Waterloo Station
    Walk to
    London Waterloo Station
    Station Approach
    200 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by train via SOUTHERN, THAMESLINK and SOUTHEASTERN

To get from Gatwick Airport to London Waterloo Station in Waterloo, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the SOUTHERN train from Gatwick Airport station to East Croydon station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the THAMESLINK train and finally take the SOUTHEASTERN train from London Bridge station to Waterloo East station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 58 min. The ride fare is £8.50.

58min£8.50
Walk to train station
Train - SOUTHERN
Train - THAMESLINK
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Walk to London Waterloo Station
Leaves from Gatwick Airport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Gatwick Airport
    170 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - SOUTHERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHERN
    London Victoria
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    East Croydon
    18 min
  • 4
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    Bedford
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    London Bridge
    13 min
  • 6
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    London Charing Cross
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Waterloo East
    4 min
  • 8
    Walk to London Waterloo Station
    Walk to
    London Waterloo Station
    Station Approach
    260 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Gatwick Airport to London Waterloo Station

The distance between Gatwick Airport, Waterloo and London Waterloo Station, Waterloo is approximately 28.17 mi, which can typically be travelled in 55 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Gatwick Airport to London Waterloo Station by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Waterloo – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Gatwick Airport

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

Train stations close to Gatwick Airport:

  • Gatwick Airport

Bus stations close to Gatwick Airport:

  • South Terminal Bus Station Gatwick Airport
  • South Terminal
  • South Terminal Coach Station Gatwick Airport (9)

Public transport stations close to London Waterloo Station, Waterloo

London Waterloo Station is located at Station Approach, Waterloo and the nearest public transport station is Waterloo Station / Mepham Street.

Tube stations close to London Waterloo Station:

  • Lambeth North
  • Waterloo

Train stations close to London Waterloo Station:

  • Waterloo East

Bus stations close to London Waterloo Station:

  • Waterloo Station / Mepham Street
  • Waterloo Station / Upper Taxi Rd (A)
  • Waterloo Station / Upper Taxi Rd (B)

River Bus stations close to London Waterloo Station:

  • London Eye Waterloo Pier

Related Routes

Alternative route by train via SOUTHERN, THAMESLINK and SOUTHEASTERN

To get from Gatwick Airport to London Waterloo Station in Waterloo, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the SOUTHERN train from Gatwick Airport station to East Croydon station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the THAMESLINK train and finally take the SOUTHEASTERN train from London Bridge station to Waterloo East station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 58 min. The ride fare is £8.50.

58min£8.50
Walk to train station
Train - SOUTHERN
Train - THAMESLINK
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Walk to London Waterloo Station
Leaves from Gatwick Airport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Gatwick Airport
    170 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - SOUTHERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHERN
    London Victoria
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    East Croydon
    18 min
  • 4
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    Bedford
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    London Bridge
    13 min
  • 6
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    London Charing Cross
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Waterloo East
    4 min
  • 8
    Walk to London Waterloo Station
    Walk to
    London Waterloo Station
    Station Approach
    260 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Gatwick Airport to London Waterloo Station?

    The fastest way takes 55 minutes, using Bus line SOUTHERN, Bus line SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Gatwick Airport to London Waterloo Station?

    The alternative route takes 58 minutes, using Bus line SOUTHERN, Bus line THAMESLINK, Bus line SOUTHEASTERN.

  • Is there a direct train between Gatwick Airport and London Waterloo Station?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 55 min.

  • Which train line goes from Gatwick Airport to London Waterloo Station?

    The SOUTHERN train line goes from Gatwick Airport station near Gatwick Airport in Crawley to London Victoria station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till London Waterloo Station station near London Waterloo Station in Waterloo.

  • How long does it take to travel from Gatwick Airport to London Waterloo Station by train?

    The total travel time between Gatwick Airport in Crawley and London Waterloo Station in Waterloo by train is about 55 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Gatwick Airport to get to London Waterloo Station?

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

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Gatwick Airport and London Waterloo Station?

    Get off the train at the London Waterloo Station station, which is closest to London Waterloo Station in Waterloo.

  • How much is the train fare from Gatwick Airport to London Waterloo Station?

    The ride from Gatwick Airport to London Waterloo Station costs £8.50.

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