Standard
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
Cheapest price on 05 Sept
£17
Average ticket price on 05 Sept
£36
Fastest journey on 05 Sept
3 h 35 m
Average journey duration on 05 Sept
3 h 42 m
Buses on 05 Sept
18
Distance
170 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) will cost around £36 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £17.
On Sat 05 Sept, we found 18 buses from London Gatwick Airport to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI), including 10 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 170 km distance in an average of 3 h 42 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 35 m .
The slowest buses will take 3 h 45 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.
NX025 · NX040
NX201
NX200
NX200
NX200
NX201
NX200
NX201
NX200
NX200Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Gatwick Airport to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £16 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 14m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £16, while a train costs an average of £42.
Distance: 170 km
| Coach | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£16 Average Price Cheapest | £42 Average Price | £46 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 54m Average total duration 3h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 14m Average total duration Fastest 2h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from London Gatwick Airport to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI):
A coach is £25 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London Gatwick Airport to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) costing on average £42.
Other travel options to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 24m.
Tickets start at around £16 compared to roughly £46 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £29. The journey takes 3h 24m versus 2h 31m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, National Express, Megabus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
The table below shows live departures for London Gatwick Airport to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) coaches for today, Friday 4 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 13:25 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 3h20 | 16:45 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX200 | 13:50 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 3h55 | 17:45 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX210 · NX202 | 13:55 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 4h45 | 18:40 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1 change | |
NX025 · NX202 | 13:55 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 4h45 | 18:40 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 14:25 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 3h20 | 17:45 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 15:25 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 3h25 | 18:50 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX200 | 15:50 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 4h15 | 20:05 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX201 · NX202 | 16:00 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 4h35 | 20:35 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 16:25 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 3h25 | 19:50 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 17:25 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 3h20 | 20:45 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX200 | 18:00 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 3h45 | 21:45 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 18:30 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 3h20 | 21:50 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX025 · NX202 | 19:10 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 4h15 | 23:25 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 19:40 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 3h20 | 23:00 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 20:45 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 3h14 | 23:59 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX200 | 21:00 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 3h45 | 0:45 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 21:40 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 3h15 | 0:55 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX201 | 22:50 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 3h45 | 2:35 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 23:25 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 3h15 | 2:40 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX025 · NX209 | 23:30 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 5h45 | 5:15 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1 change | |
NX209 | 1:00 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 4h15 | 5:15 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX025 · NX040 | 3:35 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 5h40 | 9:15 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1 change | |
NX201 | 5:55 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 3h35 | 9:30 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX210 · NX202 | 6:10 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 4h25 | 10:35 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1 change | |
NX200 | 7:55 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 3h40 | 11:35 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX200 | 9:50 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 3h45 | 13:35 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 · NX202 | 10:45 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 4h00 | 14:45 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1 change | |
NX200 | 11:50 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 3h45 | 15:35 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX210 · NX202 | 12:20 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 4h05 | 16:25 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1 change | |
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Buses from London Gatwick Airport to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) run on average 33 times per day, taking around 3h 24m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £11 if you book in advance.
There are 26 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 02:35, the last at 22:30. The fastest coach covers the 170 km distance in 3h 14m.
Distance 170 km |
Average bus duration 3h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Buses per day 33 |
Direct buses 26 |
Fastest bus 3h 14m |
First bus 2:35 |
Last bus 22:30 |
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