The cheapest and fastest coaches from Eastbourne to London Gatwick Airport
Cheapest price
£27
Average price
£27
Fastest journey
1 h 51 m
Average duration
2 h 56 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
54 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Eastbourne 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 Eastbourne to London Gatwick Airport will cost around £27 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £27.
To travel from Eastbourne to London Gatwick Airport you need to make at least one change.
21:341h51Eastbourne23:25South Terminal Bus Station£271One-way1 change
23:294h01Eastbourne3:30South Terminal Bus Station£271One-way1 change
21:341h51Eastbourne23:25South Terminal Bus Station£271One-way1 change
23:294h01Eastbourne3:30South Terminal Bus Station£271One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Eastbourne to London Gatwick Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Eastbourne to London Gatwick Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 56m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £4, and a coach costs an average of £23.
Distance: 54 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£24 Average Price | £14 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 13m Average total duration 1h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 26m Average total duration Fastest 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Eastbourne to London Gatwick Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Eastbourne to London Gatwick Airport coaches for today, Thursday 2 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 21:34 Eastbourne | 1h51 | 23:25 South Terminal Bus Station | 1 change | |
![]() | 23:29 Eastbourne | 4h01 | 3:30 South Terminal Bus Station | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Eastbourne to London Gatwick Airport
Buses from Eastbourne to London Gatwick Airport run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 43m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £23 but you can travel from only £4 by train.
The earliest coach runs at 08:00, the last at 08:09. The fastest coach covers the 54 km distance in 1h 56m.
Distance 54 km |
Average bus duration 1h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price £23 |
Buses per day 5 |
Fastest bus 1h 56m |
First bus 8:00 |
Last bus 8:09 |
FAQs: Eastbourne to London Gatwick Airport coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Eastbourne 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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