The cheapest and fastest coaches from Hove (HOV) to London Gatwick Airport
Cheapest price
£5
Average price
£9
Fastest journey
35 m
Average duration
43 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
36 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Hove (HOV) 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 Hove (HOV) to London Gatwick Airport will cost around £9 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £5.
Of the 5 buses that leave Hove (HOV) for London Gatwick Airport every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 36 km distance in an average of 43 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 35 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 10 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.
18:250h35Hove (HOV)19:00London Gatwick Airport£51One-way0 changes
22:301h10Hove (HOV)23:40London Gatwick Airport£91One-way0 changes
17:170h38Hove (HOV)17:55London Gatwick Airport£91One-way0 changes
21:470h38Hove (HOV)22:25London Gatwick Airport£111One-way0 changes
4:000h35Hove (HOV)4:35London Gatwick Airport£111One-way0 changes
18:250h35Hove (HOV)19:00London Gatwick Airport£51One-way0 changes
4:000h35Hove (HOV)4:35London Gatwick Airport£111One-way0 changes
21:470h38Hove (HOV)22:25London Gatwick Airport£111One-way0 changes
17:170h38Hove (HOV)17:55London Gatwick Airport£91One-way0 changes
22:301h10Hove (HOV)23:40London Gatwick Airport£91One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Hove (HOV) to London Gatwick Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hove (HOV) to London Gatwick Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 36m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £4, and a train costs an average of £7.
Distance: 36 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
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£8 Average Price Cheapest | £13 Average Price |
1h 27m Average total duration 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 6m Average total duration Fastest 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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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, Thursday 2 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 19:37 Hove (HOV) | 0h38 | 20:15 London Gatwick Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 19:44 Hove (HOV) | 0h31 | 20:15 London Gatwick Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 22:30 Hove (HOV) | 1h10 | 23:40 London Gatwick Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 3 April | |||||
![]() | 4:00 Hove (HOV) | 0h35 | 4:35 London Gatwick Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Compare prices and tickets Hove (HOV) to London Gatwick Airport by train or coach
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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.
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- 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.
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Hove (HOV) to London Gatwick Airport
Buses from Hove (HOV) to London Gatwick Airport run on average 40 times per day, taking around 57m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £4 if you book in advance.
There are 40 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 02:35, the last at 22:30. The fastest coach covers the 36 km distance in 35m.
Distance 36 km |
Average bus duration 57m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Buses per day 40 |
Direct buses 40 |
Fastest bus 35m |
First bus 2:35 |
Last bus 22:30 |
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
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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.

- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- 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.
- 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).
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
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