Cambridge to London Gatwick Airport bus with National Express

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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Cambridge to London Gatwick Airport

Showing times and prices for 08 Jan

Cheapest price

£9

Average price

£42

Fastest journey

2 h 35 m

Average duration

2 h 50 m

Buses per day

36

Distance

117 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Cambridge 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 Cambridge to London Gatwick Airport will cost around £42 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £9.

Fast coaches

Of the 36 buses that leave Cambridge 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 117 km distance in an average of 2 h 50 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 35 m .

The slowest buses will take 3 h 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.

FlixBusFlixBus
16:303h15
Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
19:45London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
£91One-way
0 changes
FlixBusFlixBus
16:303h05
Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
19:35Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)
£91One-way
0 changes
FlixBusFlixBus
14:253h05
Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
17:30Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)
£91One-way
0 changes
FlixBusFlixBus
14:253h15
Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
17:40London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
£91One-way
0 changes
FlixBusFlixBus
06:303h10
Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
09:40London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
£91One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Cambridge to London Gatwick Airport

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cambridge to London Gatwick Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 12m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, and a train costs an average of £14.

Distance: 117 km

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Coach
Most popular
Train

£23

Average Price

Cheapest

£29

Average Price

4h 9m

Average total duration

3h 39m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

2h 42m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 12m

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30m

Additional time*

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Live departures

Cambridge to London Gatwick Airport bus times

The table below shows live departures for Cambridge to London Gatwick Airport coaches for today, Wednesday 7 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.

Last updated at 11:09
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
national_expressNX786 · NX230
Delayed
19:10 06:00Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
4h50
10:50 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South		1 change
national_expressNX786 · NX230
Delayed
19:10 06:00Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
4h40
15:03 15:03London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North		1 change
national_expressNX727 · NX025
On time
12:15 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
5h20
17:35 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South		1 change
national_expressNX727 · NX02512:15 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
5h10
17:25 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus12:40 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
3h15
15:55 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus12:40 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
3h05
15:45 Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)0 changesdirect
national_expressNX727 · NX02513:55 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
4h40
18:35 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North1 change
national_expressNX727 · NX025
On time
13:55 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
4h50
18:45 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South		1 change
national_expressNX786 · NX230
Delayed
19:10 14:15Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
5h30
19:45 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South		1 change
national_expressNX786 · NX230
Delayed
19:10 14:15Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
5h20
19:35 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North		1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus14:25 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
3h05
17:30 Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus14:25 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
3h15
17:40 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South0 changesdirect
national_expressNX728 · NX210
Delayed
18:15 16:00Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
4h40
20:40 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South		1 change
national_expressNX728 · NX210
Delayed
18:15 16:00Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
4h30
20:30 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North		1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus16:30 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
3h15
19:45 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus16:30 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
3h05
19:35 Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)0 changesdirect
national_expressNX728 · NX025
On time
18:15 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
4h25
22:40 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South		1 change
national_expressNX728 · NX025
On time
18:15 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
4h15
22:30 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North		1 change
national_expressNX786 · NX230
On time
22:40 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
5h25
04:05 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North		1 change
national_expressNX786 · NX230
On time
22:40 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
5h35
04:15 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South		1 change
national_expressNX727 · NX20101:35 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
4h25
06:00 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South1 change
national_expressNX727 · NX201
Delayed
01:35 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
4h15
09:50 09:50London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North		1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus03:00 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
2h35
05:35 Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus03:00 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
2h45
05:45 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South0 changesdirect
national_expressNX727 · NX20003:50 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
4h30
08:20 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North1 change
national_expressNX727 · NX20003:50 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
4h40
08:30 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus04:40 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
2h50
07:30 Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus04:40 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
3h00
07:40 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South0 changesdirect
national_expressNX727 · NX02505:45 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
4h25
10:10 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North1 change
national_expressNX727 · NX025
On time
05:45 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
4h35
10:20 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South		1 change
national_expressNX786 · NX23006:00 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
4h50
10:50 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South1 change
national_expressNX786 · NX23006:00 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
4h40
10:40 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus06:30 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
3h10
09:40 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus06:30 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
3h00
09:30 Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)0 changesdirect
national_expressNX727 · NX02508:00 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
4h05
12:05 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North1 change
national_expressNX727 · NX025
On time
08:00 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
4h15
12:15 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South		1 change
national_expressNX727 · NX21009:20 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
4h05
13:25 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North1 change
national_expressNX727 · NX21009:20 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
4h15
13:35 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South1 change

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Cambridge to London Gatwick Airport

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Buses from Cambridge to London Gatwick Airport run on average 25 times per day, taking around 3h 39m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £7 if you book in advance.

There are 2 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:35, the last at 21:40. The fastest coach covers the 117 km distance in 3h 5m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
117 km
Average bus duration
3h 39m
Cheapest ticket price
£7
Buses per day
25
Direct buses
2
Fastest bus
3h 5m
First bus
00:35
Last bus
21:40
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Bus providers: National Express from Cambridge to London Gatwick AirportYou can travel by bus between Cambridge to London Gatwick Airport with National Express for as low as £7. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

National Express

About
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach company, operating over 550 services per day and serving more than 900 destinations nationwide. It also runs frequent services to major UK airports — including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and Bristol — 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and offer free Wi-Fi and onboard entertainment. Most vehicles are equipped with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, allowing you to charge your phone or laptop during your journey. Ticket options include Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare, with the latter providing maximum flexibility for cancellations or changes.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 15m
Cheapest Price
£49
National Express frequency
23 a day
Luggage included
Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible toilets.
Bikes
Folding Bikes are allowed; non-folding bikes are not allowed.
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FAQs: Cambridge to London Gatwick Airport coach

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cambridge 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.

FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from Cambridge to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) can start from as little as £33 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Cambridge to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is £57; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Cambridge to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) coach time is 4 h 25 min   covering the 73 mile long route, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first coach from Cambridge to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) leaves at 01: 35. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last coach from Cambridge to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) leaves at 22: 35.
There are 24 coaches a day from Cambridge to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) which require at least one change with National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer coaches.
When taking a coach from Cambridge to London Gatwick Airport (LGW), you can count on National Express for the best way to get you to London Gatwick Airport (LGW). You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) from Cambridge and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
A trip to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) from Cambridge is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 4 h 25 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a coach from Cambridge to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is January.
You have options as you can travel between Cambridge and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) 2 different ways: train or coach.
No, the coach from Cambridge to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) has no accessibility options.
No, there are no bathrooms on board the coach from Cambridge to London Gatwick Airport (LGW).
No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from Cambridge to London Gatwick Airport (LGW).

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    Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the coach from Cambridge to London Gatwick Airport (LGW).
    No, luggage for the coach from Cambridge to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) needs to be booked in addition.
    No, there are no additional luggage options for the coach from Cambridge to London Gatwick Airport (LGW).
    Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Cambridge to London Gatwick Airport (LGW).
    No, there are no USB plugs on board the coach from Cambridge to London Gatwick Airport (LGW).
    No, there is no WiFi on board the coach from Cambridge to London Gatwick Airport (LGW).

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