London Gatwick Airport to Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) bus with National Express

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The cheapest and fastest coaches from London Gatwick Airport to Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 05 Sept

Cheapest price on 05 Sept

£11

Average ticket price on 05 Sept

£13

Fastest journey on 05 Sept

50 m

Average journey duration on 05 Sept

55 m

Buses on 05 Sept

5

Distance

41 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) 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 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) will cost around £13 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £11.

Fast coaches

On Sat 05 Sept, we found 5 buses from London Gatwick Airport to Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV), including 5 direct services.

These direct buses cover the 41 km distance in an average of 55 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 50 m .

The slowest buses will take 1 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.

  • FlixBus
    21:100h50
    London Gatwick Airport
    22:00Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
    £111One-way
    0 changes
  • FlixBus
    13:351h00
    London Gatwick Airport
    14:35Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
    £111One-way
    0 changes
  • FlixBus
    4:450h55
    London Gatwick Airport
    5:40Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
    £121One-way
    0 changes
  • National Express
    18:250h55
    London Gatwick Airport
    19:20Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
    £161One-way
    0 changes
  • National Express
    11:050h55
    London Gatwick Airport
    12:00Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
    £171One-way
    0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for London Gatwick Airport to Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from London Gatwick Airport to Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £13 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 1h 38m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £13, while a train costs an average of £30.

Distance: 41 km

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Coach
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Driving

£13

Average Price

Cheapest

£30

Average Price

£24

Average Price

(fuel + tolls)

1h 38m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 8m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 54m

Average total duration

1h 24m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

50m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

National Express

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Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from London Gatwick Airport to Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) is a coach with an average price of £13.

This is compared to other travel options from London Gatwick Airport to Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV):

A coach is £17 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London Gatwick Airport to Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) costing on average £30.

The fastest way to travel from London Gatwick Airport to Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) is by coach with an average journey time of 1h 8m.

Other travel options to Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) take longer:

Train takes on average 1h 24m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between London Gatwick Airport and Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) including taking a train and coach.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around £13 compared to roughly £24 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £11. The journey takes 1h 8m versus 50m 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 National Express, FlixBus, Megabus, Oxford Bus Company.

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.

Live departures

London Gatwick Airport to Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) bus times

The table below shows live departures for London Gatwick Airport to Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) coaches for today, Friday 4 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
National ExpressNX20111:50 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
1h10
13:00 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
National ExpressNX20011:50 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
1h10
13:00 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus11:50 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
1h05
12:55 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
National ExpressNX02511:55 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
1h10
13:05 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus12:00 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)
0h55
12:55 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
National ExpressNX21012:10 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
1h20
13:30 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
National ExpressNX02512:10 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
0h55
13:05 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus12:15 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
1h10
13:25 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
National ExpressNX21012:20 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
1h10
13:30 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus12:25 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)
1h00
13:25 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus12:35 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
1h10
13:45 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus12:50 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)
0h55
13:45 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus12:50 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
1h05
13:55 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
National ExpressNX02512:55 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
1h10
14:05 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus13:00 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)
0h55
13:55 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
National ExpressNX02513:10 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
0h55
14:05 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus13:15 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
1h05
14:20 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
National ExpressNX23013:25 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
1h05
14:30 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus13:25 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)
0h55
14:20 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
National ExpressNX23013:35 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
0h55
14:30 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
National ExpressNX20013:50 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
1h10
15:00 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
National ExpressNX20113:50 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
1h10
15:00 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
National ExpressNX21013:55 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
1h25
15:20 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
National ExpressNX02513:55 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
1h10
15:05 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
National ExpressNX20114:05 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
0h55
15:00 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
National ExpressNX21014:05 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
1h15
15:20 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
National ExpressNX20014:05 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
0h55
15:00 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
National ExpressNX02514:10 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
0h55
15:05 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus14:15 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
1h05
15:20 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus14:20 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
1h10
15:30 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus14:25 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
1h10
15:35 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus14:25 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)
0h55
15:20 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus14:30 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)
1h00
15:30 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus14:35 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)
1h00
15:35 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus14:40 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
1h05
15:45 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
National ExpressNX02514:45 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
1h10
15:55 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus14:50 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)
0h55
15:45 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
National ExpressNX02515:00 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
0h55
15:55 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus15:15 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
1h05
16:20 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
National ExpressNX21015:20 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
1h10
16:30 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus15:20 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
1h05
16:25 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus15:25 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)
0h55
16:20 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus15:30 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
1h05
16:35 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus15:30 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)
0h55
16:25 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
National ExpressNX21015:30 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
1h00
16:30 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
National ExpressNX02515:40 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
1h15
16:55 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus15:40 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)
0h55
16:35 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
National ExpressNX20015:50 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
1h20
17:10 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
National ExpressNX23015:55 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
1h05
17:00 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
National ExpressNX02515:55 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
1h00
16:55 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
National ExpressNX20116:00 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
1h20
17:20 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
National ExpressNX20016:05 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
1h05
17:10 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
National ExpressNX23016:05 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
0h55
17:00 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
National ExpressNX20116:15 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
1h05
17:20 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus16:15 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
1h10
17:25 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus16:25 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)
1h00
17:25 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus16:25 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
1h05
17:30 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus16:35 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)
0h55
17:30 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus16:40 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
1h05
17:45 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
National ExpressNX21016:45 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
1h15
18:00 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus16:50 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)
0h55
17:45 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus16:55 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
1h05
18:00 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
National ExpressNX21016:55 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
1h05
18:00 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
National ExpressNX02516:55 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
1h20
18:15 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
National ExpressNX02517:10 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
1h05
18:15 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
National ExpressNX23017:15 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
1h15
18:30 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus17:15 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
1h05
18:20 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus17:20 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
1h05
18:25 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
National ExpressNX23017:25 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
1h05
18:30 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus17:25 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)
0h55
18:20 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus17:30 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)
0h55
18:25 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus17:40 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
1h05
18:45 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus17:50 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)
0h55
18:45 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
National ExpressNX20018:00 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
1h10
19:10 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
National ExpressNX02518:00 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
1h10
19:10 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus18:10 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
1h05
19:15 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
National ExpressNX20118:10 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
1h10
19:20 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
National ExpressNX02518:15 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
0h55
19:10 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
National ExpressNX20018:15 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
0h55
19:10 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus18:20 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)
0h55
19:15 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus18:20 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
1h05
19:25 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
National ExpressNX20118:25 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
0h55
19:20 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus18:30 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)
0h55
19:25 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus18:50 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
1h05
19:55 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
National ExpressNX21018:50 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
1h10
20:00 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus19:00 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
1h00
20:00 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
National ExpressNX21019:00 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
1h00
20:00 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus19:00 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)
0h55
19:55 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus19:10 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)
0h50
20:00 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
National ExpressNX02519:10 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
1h10
20:20 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
National ExpressNX02519:25 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
0h55
20:20 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus19:30 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
1h05
20:35 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus19:40 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)
0h55
20:35 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus19:45 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
1h00
20:45 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
National ExpressNX23019:45 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
1h15
21:00 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
National ExpressNX23019:55 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
1h05
21:00 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus19:55 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)
0h50
20:45 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
National ExpressNX21020:05 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
1h05
21:10 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
National ExpressNX21020:15 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
0h55
21:10 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
National ExpressNX02520:20 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
1h10
21:30 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus20:35 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
1h00
21:35 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
National ExpressNX02520:35 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
0h55
21:30 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus20:45 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)
0h50
21:35 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
National ExpressNX20021:00 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
1h10
22:10 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus21:00 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
1h00
22:00 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
National ExpressNX20121:10 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
1h10
22:20 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus21:10 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)
0h50
22:00 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
National ExpressNX20021:15 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
0h55
22:10 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
National ExpressNX20121:20 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
1h00
22:20 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus21:20 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
1h00
22:20 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
National ExpressNX23021:25 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
1h05
22:30 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus21:30 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
1h00
22:30 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus21:30 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)
0h50
22:20 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
National ExpressNX02521:30 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
1h10
22:40 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
National ExpressNX23021:35 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
0h55
22:30 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus21:40 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)
0h50
22:30 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus21:45 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
1h00
22:45 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
National ExpressNX21021:45 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
1h05
22:50 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
National ExpressNX02521:45 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
0h55
22:40 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus21:55 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)
0h50
22:45 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
National ExpressNX21021:55 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
0h55
22:50 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
National ExpressNX02522:30 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
1h10
23:40 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
National ExpressNX02522:45 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
0h55
23:40 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus22:50 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
1h00
23:50 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
National ExpressNX20122:50 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
1h09
23:59 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus22:55 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
1h04
23:59 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
National ExpressNX23022:55 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
1h04
23:59 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus23:00 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)
0h50
23:50 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus23:05 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)
0h54
23:59 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
National ExpressNX20123:05 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
0h54
23:59 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
National ExpressNX23023:05 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
0h54
23:59 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus23:15 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
1h00
0:15 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus23:20 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
1h00
0:20 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus23:25 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)
0h50
0:15 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
National ExpressNX21023:25 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
1h05
0:30 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus23:30 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)
0h50
0:20 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
National ExpressNX02523:30 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
1h10
0:40 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
National ExpressNX21023:35 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
0h55
0:30 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
National ExpressNX02523:45 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
0h55
0:40 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
Saturday 5 September
FlixBus4:45 London Gatwick Airport
0h55
5:40 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)0 changesdirect

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from London Gatwick Airport to Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)

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Buses from London Gatwick Airport to Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) run on average 133 times per day, taking around 1h 8m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.

There are 131 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 04:45, the last at 22:25. The fastest coach covers the 41 km distance in 50m.

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
41 km
Average bus duration
1h 8m
Cheapest ticket price
£9
Buses per day
133
Direct buses
131
Fastest bus
50m
First bus
4:45
Last bus
22:25
Cheapest Month
Jun
Cheapest Day
Sat
High Season
Jul - Sept
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Sun
Least Busy Day
Thu
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, Megabus, United Minibuses, Oxford Bus Company, Metrobus from London Gatwick Airport to Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)You can travel by bus between London Gatwick Airport to Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus, United Minibuses, Oxford Bus Company, Metrobus for as low as £9. 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 FlixBus Duration
50m
Cheapest FlixBus Price
£9
FlixBus frequency
11 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.
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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 National Express Duration
55m
Cheapest National Express Price
£10
National Express frequency
15 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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Megabus

About
Megabus is a low-cost intercity bus service operating across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Known for its affordable fares, including promotional $1 tickets, Megabus offers routes connecting over 500 cities and university campuses in North America. The company provides amenities such as air conditioning, power outlets, free Wi-Fi, and onboard restrooms, with many routes utilizing double-decker buses for scenic views. Megabus aims to provide safe, convenient, and affordable express bus travel.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Megabus Duration
1h 7m
Cheapest Megabus Price
£22
Megabus frequency
61 a day
Luggage included
One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
Refund
If Megabus fails to provide on-time reliable service for reasons wholly within their control, refunds or alternative travel arrangements may be offered.
Pregnant on board
Being pregnant on board is allowed, but no specific details or restrictions are provided.
Unaccompagned minor
Unaccompanied minors under the age of 17 are not permitted to travel on Megabus.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cold food and drinks, as well as hot drinks with a lid, are allowed on board, but hot food is not.
Seat reservation
Reserved seats can be purchased for an additional fee, starting from £2.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.

United Minibuses

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average United Minibuses Duration
1h 6m
United Minibuses frequency
1 a day

Oxford Bus Company

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Oxford Bus Company Duration
1h 25m
Cheapest Oxford Bus Company Price
£8
Oxford Bus Company frequency
4 a day

Metrobus

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Metrobus Duration
1h 2m
Cheapest Metrobus Price
£10
Metrobus frequency
19 a day

FAQs: London Gatwick Airport to Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) coach

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Gatwick Airport to Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) 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 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) can start from as little as £9 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for London Gatwick Airport to Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) is £13; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by coach from London Gatwick Airport to Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) is 50m to travel the 41 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest coach from London Gatwick Airport to Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) leaves at 4:45. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest coach from London Gatwick Airport to Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) leaves at 22:25.
Yes, there are 131 direct coaches a day from London Gatwick Airport to Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus, Oxford Bus Company. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.
When taking a coach from London Gatwick Airport to Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV), you can count on National Express, FlixBus, Megabus, United Minibuses, Oxford Bus Company, Metrobus for the best way to get you to Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV). You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between London Gatwick Airport and Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
A day trip to Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) from London Gatwick Airport is worth doing with a journey time of 50m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a coach from London Gatwick Airport to Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) is June.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between London Gatwick Airport and Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) including taking a train and coach.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the coach from London Gatwick Airport to Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV):
  • Megabus
    • Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
  • National Express
    • Assistance
    • Priority seating
    • Accessible toilets.
  • FlixBus
    • Assistance
    • Priority boarding
    • Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the coach from London Gatwick Airport to Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) for coach company National Express, FlixBus, Megabus.
Whether you can cancel your coach ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) depends on the coach companies:
  • Megabus
    • Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
  • 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 London Gatwick Airport to Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV).
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a coach ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV):
  • Megabus
    • One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
  • 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 London Gatwick Airport to Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV):
  • Megabus
    • Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
  • 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 London Gatwick Airport to Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV). The following conditions apply:
  • FlixBus
    • Small pets in carriers allowed
    • guide dogs travel for free.
You can reserve your seat on the coach from London Gatwick Airport to Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) with the following coach company: National Express, FlixBus, Megabus
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the coach from London Gatwick Airport to Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) with the following coach company: National Express, FlixBus, Megabus.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the coach from London Gatwick Airport to Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) with the following coach company: National Express, FlixBus, Megabus.

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