The cheapest and fastest coaches from Bournemouth to London Gatwick Airport
Cheapest price
£27
Average price
£67
Fastest journey
3 h 15 m
Average duration
3 h 22 m
Buses per day
42
Distance
129 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Bournemouth to London Gatwick Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bournemouth to London Gatwick Airport will cost around £67 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £27.
Of the 42 buses that leave Bournemouth for London Gatwick Airport every day 12 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 129 km distance in an average of 3 h 22 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 15 m .
The slowest buses will take 3 h 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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NX035 · NX025
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NX035 · NX025
NX035 · NX200Travel Information
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Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Bournemouth to London Gatwick Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from £12. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 46m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £12, and a train costs an average of £17.
Distance: 129 km
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Most popular Coach | Train | Ferry |
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£20 Average Price | £32 Average Price | £20 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 58m Average total duration 3h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 53m Average total duration 2h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 46m Average total duration Fastest 46m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Bournemouth to London Gatwick Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Bournemouth to London Gatwick Airport coaches for today, Tuesday 18 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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NX206 | 04:30 Bournemouth, Coach Station | 3h35 | 08:05 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
NX206 | 04:30 Bournemouth, Coach Station | 3h25 | 07:55 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 06:25 Bournemouth, Coach Station | 4h55 | 11:20 Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 06:25 Bournemouth, Coach Station | 5h05 | 11:30 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 change | |
NX206 | 07:50 Bournemouth, Coach Station | 4h00 | 11:50 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
NX206 | 07:50 Bournemouth, Coach Station | 3h50 | 11:40 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 08:25 Bournemouth, Coach Station | 5h10 | 13:35 Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 08:25 Bournemouth, Coach Station | 5h20 | 13:45 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 09:55 Bournemouth, Coach Station | 5h10 | 15:05 Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 09:55 Bournemouth, Coach Station | 5h20 | 15:15 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 change | |
NX206 | 12:05 Bournemouth, Coach Station | 3h45 | 15:50 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 changesdirect | |
NX206 | 12:05 Bournemouth, Coach Station | 3h55 | 16:00 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
NX206 | 14:25 Bournemouth, Coach Station | 3h45 | 18:10 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 changesdirect | |
NX206 | 14:25 Bournemouth, Coach Station | 3h55 | 18:20 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 16:10 Bournemouth, Coach Station | 5h30 | 21:40 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 16:10 Bournemouth, Coach Station | 5h20 | 21:30 Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 1 change | |
NX206 | 17:30 Bournemouth, Coach Station | 3h55 | 21:25 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 changesdirect | |
NX206 | 17:30 Bournemouth, Coach Station | 4h05 | 21:35 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 19 November | |||||
NX206 | 01:00 Bournemouth, Coach Station | 3h20 | 04:20 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 changesdirect | |
NX206 | 01:00 Bournemouth, Coach Station | 3h30 | 04:30 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
NX035 · NX025 | 01:50 Bournemouth, Coach Station | 3h45 | 05:35 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 change | |
NX035 · NX210 | 01:50 Bournemouth, Coach Station | 3h45 | 05:35 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 change | |
NX035 · NX025 | 01:50 Bournemouth, Coach Station | 3h35 | 05:25 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 change | |
NX035 · NX210 | 01:50 Bournemouth, Coach Station | 3h35 | 05:25 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 change | |
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Overview: Bus from Bournemouth to London Gatwick Airport
Buses from Bournemouth to London Gatwick Airport run on average 34 times per day, taking around 3h 28m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £12 if you book in advance.
There are 13 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:00, the last at 19:30. The fastest coach covers the 129 km distance in 3h 20m.
Distance 129 km |
Average bus duration 3h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Buses per day 34 |
Direct buses 13 |
Fastest bus 3h 20m |
First bus 00:00 |
Last bus 19:30 |
Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus from Bournemouth to London Gatwick AirportYou can travel by bus between Bournemouth to London Gatwick Airport with National Express, FlixBus for as low as £12. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Coaches from Bournemouth to London Gatwick
With a choice of direct routes, travelling by coach from Bournemouth to London Gatwick Airport is a comfortable and cost-effective way of starting a journey by plane. Both direct and connecting routes operate throughout the day with journey times of approximately four and a half hours. A similar timetable is in place seven days a week. Departures are from Bournemouth Bus Station while arrivals are at both London Gatwick Airport's North and South Terminals.
Which coach companies travel from Bournemouth to London Gatwick?
All coaches from Bournemouth to London Gatwick Airport are operated by National Express. This is a part-British, part-multinational transport company with its headquarters in Birmingham. All National Express coaches are modern with standard facilities of WiFi, toilets, air conditioning and heating. Some coaches also have individual power sockets.
How long is the coach from Bournemouth to London Gatwick?
Coaches from Bournemouth to London Gatwick Airport take approximately four and a half hours to complete the journey. Almost half of the routes are direct whilst others require a connection at either London Heathrow Bus Station or London Victoria Coach Station.
How many coaches are there from Bournemouth to London Gatwick?
There are at least 14 direct coaches a day to London Gatwick Airport from Bournemouth and 17 further departures on connecting routes. A similar timetable operates throughout the week with coaches leaving from the early hours of the morning until mid-evening.
What are the departure and arrival stations for coaches from Bournemouth to London Gatwick?
Departure bus station: All coaches from Bournemouth to London Gatwick Airport depart from Bournemouth Bus Station, which is located on Holdenhurst Road in the town centre. The bus station is served by both long-distance and local buses and among its other facilities are a taxi rank, car and bicycle parking, toilets, ATMs, payphones, passenger lounges, newsagents, a coffee shop and food kiosks. A further range of shops, cafes and restaurants can be found in the local streets around the bus station.
Arrival bus station: Coaches to London Gatwick Airport from Bournemouth drop passengers off at both the north and south terminals depending on their flight departure. Passengers arriving by coach have full use of the airport facilities at their designated terminal. These include taxi ranks, a train station, passenger lounges, banking and currency services, ATMs, WiFi, left luggage storage, children's play areas and a wide choice of shops, cafes and restaurants.
FAQs: Bournemouth to London Gatwick Airport coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bournemouth to London Gatwick Airport by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at London Gatwick Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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