Gatwick Airport live departures
Next trains leaving Gatwick Airport (GTW), with platforms and expected times from the National Rail Darwin feed. The board refreshes itself every 30 seconds, so you can leave it open while you walk to the station.
Waiting for someone instead? Gatwick Airport live arrivals shows trains coming in, with origins and expected times.
- Station codeGTW
- CountryEngland
- Coordinates51.1564, -0.1610
- Nearest stationHorley (1.3 km)
- Passengers 2024-2521,211,048
- GB rank21st busiest
- Managed byGovia Thameslink Railway (Gatwick Express)
About this board
Gatwick Airport is a National Rail station in England, listed under the code GTW. The departures above come from Darwin, the industry system that merges the timetable with live signalling and operator updates. A train marked "On time" is running to schedule; an amended time means Darwin expects it to leave then instead.
In the year April 2024 to March 2025, Gatwick Airport handled 21,211,048 passenger entries and exits, ranking 21st of Great Britain's stations. The most common origin or destination for journeys here is London Victoria (5,455,484 journeys). Figures are ORR station usage estimates.
Fares out of Gatwick Airport usually drop outside the morning and evening peaks. Our off-peak train times guide explains when the cheaper windows start on each operator.
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Gatwick Airport station FAQs
What is the station code for Gatwick Airport?
The three-letter CRS code for Gatwick Airport is GTW. You can use it on any journey planner or departure board site, including the search on this one.
How current is the Gatwick Airport departure board?
The board on this page reads from Darwin, the rail industry's live train-running engine, and refreshes every 30 seconds. It shows the same expected times and platforms as the screens at Gatwick Airport itself.
How busy is Gatwick Airport station?
Gatwick Airport recorded 21,211,048 passenger entries and exits in the year April 2024 to March 2025, making it the 21st busiest station in Great Britain (ORR estimates). The most common origin or destination for journeys here is London Victoria.
Which stations are closest to Gatwick Airport?
The nearest station is Horley, about 1.3 km away in a straight line. Three Bridges (4.4 km) and Salfords (5 km) are also close.
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Live departures: Darwin via National Rail OpenLDBWS, Open Government Licence. Station reference data: open industry sources. Passenger figures: ORR station usage estimates, April 2024 to March 2025 (OGL). Distances are straight-line. Page details last verified 12 September 2026. How this site works.