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

From Gatwick Airport to London Waterloo Station 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
    160 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - SOUTHERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHERN
    London Victoria
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Clapham Junction
    31 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
    9 min
  • 6
    Walk to London Waterloo Station
    Walk to
    London Waterloo Station
    Station Approach
    220 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Gatwick Airport to London Waterloo Station by Tube and train

To get from Gatwick Airport to London Waterloo Station in Waterloo, take the THAMESLINK train from Gatwick Airport station to London Bridge station. Next, take the JUBILEE Tube from London Bridge station to Waterloo station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 10 min. The ride fare is £11.10.

70min£11.10
Walk to train station
Train - THAMESLINK
Tube - JUBILEE
Walk to London Waterloo Station
Leaves from Gatwick Airport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Gatwick Airport
    160 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    London Bridge
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    London Bridge
    49 min
  • 4
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    London Bridge
    ID 940GZZLULNB
    200 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Tube - JUBILEE
    Wait for Tube
    JUBILEE
    Stanmore
  • 6
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Waterloo
    3 min
  • 7
    Walk to London Waterloo Station
    Walk to
    London Waterloo Station
    Station Approach
    230 m • 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 45.36 km, 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 (2)

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.

Tube stations close to London Waterloo Station:

  • Waterloo
  • Lambeth North

Train stations close to London Waterloo Station:

  • Waterloo East

Bus stations close to London Waterloo Station:

  • London Waterloo
  • Waterloo Station / Mepham Street
  • Waterloo Station / Upper Taxi Rd

Related Routes

From Gatwick Airport to London Waterloo Station by Tube and train

To get from Gatwick Airport to London Waterloo Station in Waterloo, take the THAMESLINK train from Gatwick Airport station to London Bridge station. Next, take the JUBILEE Tube from London Bridge station to Waterloo station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 10 min. The ride fare is £11.10.

70min£11.10
Walk to train station
Train - THAMESLINK
Tube - JUBILEE
Walk to London Waterloo Station
Leaves from Gatwick Airport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Gatwick Airport
    160 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    London Bridge
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    London Bridge
    49 min
  • 4
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    London Bridge
    ID 940GZZLULNB
    200 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Tube - JUBILEE
    Wait for Tube
    JUBILEE
    Stanmore
  • 6
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Waterloo
    3 min
  • 7
    Walk to London Waterloo Station
    Walk to
    London Waterloo Station
    Station Approach
    230 m • 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 70 minutes, using Bus line THAMESLINK, Bus line JUBILEE.

  • 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 Victoria 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 Victoria station, which is closest to London Waterloo Station in Waterloo.

  • When is the first train from Gatwick Airport to London Waterloo Station?

    The first train from Gatwick Airport in Crawley to London Waterloo Station in Waterloo is Thameslink. It leaves the Gatwick Airport station at 01:21.

  • 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.