Hove (HOV) to London Gatwick Airport bus with National Express

Mon 06 Jul
+ Add return
National Express
FlixBus
Alsa
BlaBlaCar Bus
Avanza
2,000+ travel companies
National Express
FlixBus
Alsa
BlaBlaCar Bus
Avanza
2,000+ travel companies
QR-Code
Scan to get our free app
Use our app to get live travel updates and book mobile tickets for trains, buses, flights, and ferries.
App Store
rate4.9
42K ratings
Google Play
rate4.6
136K reviews
  • National ExpressNX025
    4:480h47
    Brighton, Preston Park
    5:35London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
    £111One-way
    0 changes
  • National ExpressNX025
    19:400h50
    Brighton, Preston Park
    20:30London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
    £111One-way
    0 changes
  • National ExpressNX025
    20:500h50
    Brighton, Preston Park
    21:40London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
    £111One-way
    0 changes
  • National ExpressNX025
    18:300h50
    Brighton, Preston Park
    19:20London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
    £111One-way
    0 changes
  • National ExpressNX025
    17:200h50
    Brighton, Preston Park
    18:10London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
    £111One-way
    0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Hove (HOV) to London Gatwick Airport

The cheapest option from Hove to London Gatwick Airport is coach, with an average price of £8. Omio recommends booking the train, as it is the most popular option from Hove to London Gatwick Airport among Omio users. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the is your best option, as it emits only .

Distance: 36 km

Compare bus with

Coach
Most popular
Train

£8

Average Price

Cheapest option

£13

Average Price

1h 27m

Average total duration

57m

Onboard

+

30m

Additional time*

1h 5m

Average total duration

Fastest option

35m

Onboard

+

30m

Additional time*

National Express

Most popular bus company

Southern

Most popular train company

Direct Options

Direct Options

Live departures

Hove (HOV) to London Gatwick Airport bus times

The table below shows live departures for Hove (HOV) to London Gatwick Airport coaches for today, Sunday 5 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
National ExpressNX02517:20 Brighton, Preston Park
0h50
18:10 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus18:15 Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road
0h55
19:10 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus18:25 Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)
0h45
19:10 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus18:25 Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)
0h35
19:00 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX02518:30 Brighton, Preston Park
0h50
19:20 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX02520:50 Brighton, Preston Park
0h50
21:40 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX02521:50 Brighton, Preston Park
0h50
22:40 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX02522:30 Hove, Kingsway
1h10
23:40 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX02522:53 Brighton, Preston Park
0h47
23:40 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North0 changesdirect
Monday 6 July
National ExpressNX0252:35 Hove, Kingsway
1h10
3:45 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX025
Delayed
7:05 2:50Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z)
0h40
4:35 4:35London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX0252:58 Brighton, Preston Park
0h47
3:45 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX0253:40 Hove, Kingsway
1h10
4:50 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX025
Delayed
7:05 3:55Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z)
0h40
4:35 4:35London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX0254:03 Brighton, Preston Park
0h47
4:50 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX0254:25 Hove, Kingsway
1h10
5:35 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX025
Delayed
7:05 4:40Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z)
0h40
4:35 4:35London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX0254:48 Brighton, Preston Park
0h47
5:35 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX0255:20 Hove, Kingsway
1h15
6:35 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX025
Delayed
7:05 5:35Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z)
0h45
6:20 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX0255:44 Brighton, Preston Park
0h51
6:35 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX0256:30 Hove, Kingsway
1h15
7:45 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX025
Delayed
7:05 6:45Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z)
0h45
7:30 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX0256:54 Brighton, Preston Park
0h51
7:45 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX0257:40 Hove, Kingsway
1h25
9:05 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX025
On time
8:05 Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z)
0h45
8:50 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX0258:15 Brighton, Preston Park
0h50
9:05 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX0258:45 Hove, Kingsway
1h20
10:05 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX025
On time
9:05 Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z)
0h45
9:50 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX0259:15 Brighton, Preston Park
0h50
10:05 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX025
On time
10:05 Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z)
0h45
10:50 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX02510:15 Brighton, Preston Park
0h50
11:05 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX025
On time
11:05 Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z)
0h45
11:50 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX02511:15 Brighton, Preston Park
0h50
12:05 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX025
On time
12:05 Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z)
0h45
12:50 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX02512:15 Brighton, Preston Park
0h50
13:05 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX025
On time
13:05 Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z)
0h45
13:50 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX02513:15 Brighton, Preston Park
0h50
14:05 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX025
On time
13:55 Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z)
0h45
14:40 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX02514:05 Brighton, Preston Park
0h50
14:55 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX025
On time
14:50 Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z)
0h45
15:35 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX02515:00 Brighton, Preston Park
0h50
15:50 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX025
On time
16:05 Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z)
0h45
16:50 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX02516:15 Brighton, Preston Park
0h50
17:05 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX025
On time
17:10 Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z)
0h45
17:55 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX025
On time
18:20 Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z)
0h45
19:05 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX025
On time
19:30 Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z)
0h45
20:15 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX025
On time
20:40 Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z)
0h45
21:25 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX025
On time
21:40 Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z)
0h45
22:25 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX025
On time
22:45 Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z)
0h40
23:25 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
0 changesdirect

Find all the dates and times for this journey

Compare prices and tickets Hove (HOV) to London Gatwick Airport by train or coach

Compare train and coach prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.

Mon
06 Jul
Tue
07 Jul
Wed
08 Jul
Thu
09 Jul
Fri
10 Jul
Sat
11 Jul
Sun
12 Jul

Why should you book Hove (HOV) to London Gatwick Airport coaches with Omio?

National Express as well as FlixBus offer coaches services from Hove (HOV) to London Gatwick Airport.
Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Hove (HOV) to London Gatwick Airport.

Why book with Omio vs National Express?

  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for National Express, but also compare tickets for the likes of FlixBus to find the best option for your trip from Hove (HOV) to London Gatwick Airport.
  • Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
  • Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare National Express with all available travel options, which are train and bus to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Hove (HOV) to London Gatwick Airport.

Why book with Omio over Wanderu or Trainline?

  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of FlixBus to find the best option for your trip from Hove (HOV) to London Gatwick Airport.
  • Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Hove (HOV) to London Gatwick Airport.

Journey information

Overview: Bus from Hove (HOV) to London Gatwick Airport

United KingdomUnited Kingdom
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Icon of bus

Typically, there are 40 buses per day from Hove to London Gatwick Airport, including 40 direct buses, taking around 57m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £4 if you book in advance.

The earliest coach runs at 01:35, the last at 22:50. The fastest coach covers the 36 km distance in 35m.

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
36 km
Average bus duration
57m
Lowest ticket price
£4
Buses per day
40
Direct buses
40
Fastest bus
35m
First bus
1:35
Last bus
22:50
Cheapest Month
Jul
Cheapest Day
Sat
High Season
Apr - Jun
Low Season
Jul - Sept
Busiest Day
Fri
Least Busy Day
Sun
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, FlixBus from Hove (HOV) to London Gatwick AirportYou can travel by bus between Hove (HOV) to London Gatwick Airport with National Express, FlixBus for as low as £4. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

FlixBus

About
FlixBus is one of Europe’s leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and now offering long-distance services across Europe and the United States. In addition to its extensive daytime network, FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select European routes. Standard amenities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge devices, extra legroom, luggage space, and onboard toilets, with snacks and drinks available for purchase. FlixBus offers a single Standard ticket type for all routes, which includes one carry-on bag and one checked bag per passenger. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and for reserving specific seats, such as Extra Seats, Table Seats, or Panorama Seats. This combination of affordability, comfort, and wide coverage makes FlixBus a popular choice for budget-conscious travelers.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
35m
Cheapest Price
£4
FlixBus frequency
22 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed for a fee; must be booked.
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed; guide dogs travel for free.

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
38m
Cheapest Price
£7
National Express frequency
37 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.

FAQs: Hove (HOV) to London Gatwick Airport coach

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hove (HOV) 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
The earliest coach from Hove (HOV) to London Gatwick Airport leaves at 1:35. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest coach from Hove (HOV) to London Gatwick Airport leaves at 22:50.
Yes, there are 40 direct coaches a day from Hove (HOV) to London Gatwick Airport with National Express, FlixBus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.
When taking a coach from Hove (HOV) to London Gatwick Airport, you can count on National Express, FlixBus for the best way to get you to London Gatwick Airport. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between Hove (HOV) and London Gatwick Airport and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
The cheapest month for a coach from Hove (HOV) to London Gatwick Airport is July.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Hove (HOV) and London Gatwick Airport including taking a train and coach.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the coach from Hove (HOV) to London Gatwick Airport:
  • National Express
    • Assistance
    • Priority seating
    • Accessible toilets.
  • FlixBus
    • Assistance
    • Priority boarding
    • Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the coach from Hove (HOV) to London Gatwick Airport for coach company National Express, FlixBus.
Whether you can cancel your coach ticket from Hove (HOV) to London Gatwick Airport depends on the coach companies:
  • National Express
    • 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.
  • FlixBus
    • You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the coach with coach company National Express, FlixBus.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
No, there is no food available to purchase on board the coach from Hove (HOV) to London Gatwick Airport.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a coach ticket from Hove (HOV) to London Gatwick Airport:
  • National Express
    • Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
  • FlixBus
    • One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a coach ticket from Hove (HOV) to London Gatwick Airport:
  • National Express
    • 10€ per additional bag.
  • FlixBus
    • Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Yes, you can bring your pet on the coach from Hove (HOV) to London Gatwick Airport. The following conditions apply:
  • FlixBus
    • Small pets in carriers allowed
    • guide dogs travel for free.
You can reserve your seat on the coach from Hove (HOV) to London Gatwick Airport with the following coach company: National Express, FlixBus
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the coach from Hove (HOV) to London Gatwick Airport with the following coach company: National Express, FlixBus.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the coach from Hove (HOV) to London Gatwick Airport with the following coach company: National Express, FlixBus.

More options for your journey from Hove (HOV) to London Gatwick Airport

Here are some other resources that might have the information you need

HomeCoachesCoach tickets to London Gatwick Airport Hove (HOV) to London Gatwick Airport bus

The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy

We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.

ios-badge
android-badge
Hand With Phone