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Great Shelford to Gatwick Airport Train prices and times
Use Trip.com to buy tickets from Great Shelford to Gatwick Airport, starting from AED 227.88 and averaging AED 227.88. The entire journey takes no more than 2 hours 24 minutes. If you want to get a greater discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.
| Departure | Arrival | Operator | Find Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
05:36 Shelford (Cambs) | 08:00 Gatwick Airport |   | Find Tickets |
05:55 Shelford (Cambs) | 08:25 Gatwick Airport |  | Find Tickets |
06:25 Shelford (Cambs) | 08:56 Gatwick Airport | | Find Tickets |
06:31 Shelford (Cambs) | 09:08 Gatwick Airport |  | Find Tickets |
06:44 Shelford (Cambs) | 09:19 Gatwick Airport |  | Find Tickets |
06:55 Shelford (Cambs) | 09:25 Paris | | Find Tickets |
Great Shelford to Gatwick Airport Train Route Details
First train
00:43
Last train
22:55
Journey time
2 hours 24 minutes
Distance
113 km
Price
AED 227.88*
How to book cheap train tickets from Great Shelford to Gatwick Airport
Traveling in off-peak train times
Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Great Shelford to Gatwick Airport can result in significant cost savings.
Get 1/3 off with a Railcard
With a Railcard, you can save up to 1/3 on most rail fares. There are different types of Railcards available, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard, each catering to specific groups of travelers. You can discover more about Railcards here.
Split Tickets for greater savings
Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Great Shelford to Gatwick Airport, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.
Book in advance to save an average of 61%
Advance Tickets are usually released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can be significantly cheaper than tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Great Shelford to Gatwick Airport ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.
Travel in a group to save 1/3
If you are traveling in a group of three to nine people, take advantage of group travel discounts, offered by most train companies, for a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make traveling from Great Shelford to Gatwick Airport more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.
Great Shelford to Gatwick Airport train ticket types
There are various ticket types available for this route, each with different benefits and restrictions. Explore below to see which ticket type is best suited to your travel needs:
Off-peak & Super Off-peak train tickets
These two types of tickets are specifically for use during off-peak and super off-peak hours, with cheaper prices.
Return train tickets
Valid for both an outbound and return journey from the same destination on your chosen route.
Advance train tickets
Typically the most cost-effective option for train travel. They are usually available for purchase 12 weeks before the travel date.
Season train tickets
These allow unlimited travel between two stations and can save you over 1/3 on train fares.
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*Based on Trip.com ticket data from 2023, Split Tickets provided notably lower prices compared to full-price tickets.