London Gatwick Airport to Poole bus with National Express

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The cheapest and fastest coaches from London Gatwick Airport to Poole

Showing times and prices for 11 Nov

Cheapest price

£18

Average price

£20

Fastest journey

4 h 35 m

Average duration

4 h 43 m

Buses per day

2

Distance

136 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Poole 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 Poole will cost around £20 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £18.

Fast coaches

Of the 2 buses that leave London Gatwick Airport for Poole every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct buses cover the 136 km distance in an average of 4 h 43 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 35 m .

The slowest buses will take 4 h 50 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.

FlixBus
18:354h50
London Gatwick Airport
23:25Poole
£181One-way
0 changes
FlixBus
20:004h35
London Gatwick Airport
00:35Poole
£231One-way
0 changes

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Compare train and coach for London Gatwick Airport to Poole

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Gatwick Airport to Poole among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £13. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £13, and a train costs an average of £26.

Distance: 136 km

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Ferry

£18

Average Price

Cheapest

£38

Average Price

£20

Average Price

5h 9m

Average total duration

4h 39m

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30m

Additional time*

3h 6m

Average total duration

2h 36m

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30m

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1h 45m

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Fastest

45m

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Live departures

London Gatwick Airport to Poole bus times

The table below shows live departures for London Gatwick Airport to Poole coaches for today, Monday 10 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.

Last updated at 03:49
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
national_expressNX201 · NX03505:40 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
4h20
10:00 Poole, Seldown Coach Park1 change
national_expressNX201 · NX03505:50 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
4h10
10:00 Poole, Seldown Coach Park1 change
national_expressNX201 · NX03505:50 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
3h58
09:48 Poole, Parkstone1 change
national_expressNX210 · NX035
Delayed
08:50 07:45London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
4h20
12:05 Poole, Seldown Coach Park		1 change
national_expressNX210 · NX035
On time
08:00 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
3h53
11:53 Poole, Parkstone		1 change
national_expressNX210 · NX035
On time
08:00 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
4h05
12:05 Poole, Seldown Coach Park		1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus09:05 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
5h50
14:55 Poole, Seldown Coach Park1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus09:15 Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)
5h40
14:55 Poole, Seldown Coach Park1 change
national_expressNX210 · NX035
On time
09:30 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
4h05
13:35 Poole, Seldown Coach Park		1 change
national_expressNX210 · NX035
On time
09:40 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
3h55
13:35 Poole, Seldown Coach Park		1 change
national_expressNX210 · NX035
On time
09:40 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
3h43
13:23 Poole, Parkstone		1 change
national_expressNX025 · NX035
On time
10:55 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
4h10
15:05 Poole, Seldown Coach Park		1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus11:05 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
5h20
16:25 Poole, Seldown Coach Park1 change
national_expressNX025 · NX035
On time
11:10 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
3h43
14:53 Poole, Parkstone		1 change
national_expressNX025 · NX035
On time
11:10 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
3h55
15:05 Poole, Seldown Coach Park		1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus11:15 Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)
5h10
16:25 Poole, Seldown Coach Park1 change
national_expressNX210 · NX035
On time
12:20 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
4h15
16:35 Poole, Seldown Coach Park		1 change
national_expressNX210 · NX035
On time
12:30 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
3h53
16:23 Poole, Parkstone		1 change
national_expressNX210 · NX035
On time
12:30 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
4h05
16:35 Poole, Seldown Coach Park		1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus13:15 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
5h45
19:00 Poole, Seldown Coach Park1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus13:25 Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)
5h35
19:00 Poole, Seldown Coach Park1 change
national_expressNX210 · NX035
On time
14:10 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
4h40
18:50 Poole, Seldown Coach Park		1 change
national_expressNX210 · NX035
On time
14:20 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
4h18
18:38 Poole, Parkstone		1 change
national_expressNX210 · NX035
On time
14:20 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
4h30
18:50 Poole, Seldown Coach Park		1 change
national_expressNX201 · NX03516:00 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
4h25
20:25 Poole, Seldown Coach Park1 change
national_expressNX201 · NX03516:15 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
4h10
20:25 Poole, Seldown Coach Park1 change
national_expressNX201 · NX03516:15 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
3h58
20:13 Poole, Parkstone1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus16:40 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
4h45
21:25 Poole, Seldown Coach Park1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus16:50 Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)
4h35
21:25 Poole, Seldown Coach Park1 change
national_expressNX025 · NX035
On time
16:55 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
4h55
21:50 Poole, Seldown Coach Park		1 change
national_expressNX025 · NX035
On time
17:10 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
4h28
21:38 Poole, Parkstone		1 change
national_expressNX025 · NX035
On time
17:10 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
4h40
21:50 Poole, Seldown Coach Park		1 change
national_expressNX210 · NX035
On time
18:25 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
4h35
23:00 Poole, Seldown Coach Park		1 change
national_expressNX210 · NX035
On time
18:35 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
4h25
23:00 Poole, Seldown Coach Park		1 change
national_expressNX210 · NX035
On time
18:35 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
4h16
22:51 Poole, Parkstone		1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus19:25 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
5h00
00:25 Poole, Seldown Coach Park1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus19:35 Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)
4h50
00:25 Poole, Seldown Coach Park1 change
national_expressNX210 · NX035
On time
20:45 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
4h05
00:50 Poole, Seldown Coach Park		1 change
national_expressNX210 · NX035
On time
20:55 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
3h46
00:41 Poole, Parkstone		1 change
national_expressNX210 · NX035
On time
20:55 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
3h55
00:50 Poole, Seldown Coach Park		1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus21:00 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
4h35
01:35 Poole, Seldown Coach Park1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus21:10 Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)
4h25
01:35 Poole, Seldown Coach Park1 change
national_expressNX025 · NX035
On time
21:30 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
4h40
02:10 Poole, Seldown Coach Park		1 change
national_expressNX025 · NX035
On time
21:45 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
4h25
02:10 Poole, Seldown Coach Park		1 change
national_expressNX025 · NX035
On time
21:45 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
4h16
02:01 Poole, Parkstone		1 change
national_expressNX025 · NX035
On time
23:30 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
4h00
03:30 Poole, Seldown Coach Park		1 change
national_expressNX025 · NX035
On time
23:45 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
3h36
03:21 Poole, Parkstone		1 change
national_expressNX025 · NX035
On time
23:45 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
3h45
03:30 Poole, Seldown Coach Park		1 change

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from London Gatwick Airport to Poole

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Buses from London Gatwick Airport to Poole run on average 46 times per day, taking around 4h 39m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £13 if you book in advance.

The earliest coach runs at 04:25, the last at 22:30. The fastest coach covers the 136 km distance in 4h 5m.

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
136 km
Average bus duration
4h 39m
Cheapest ticket price
£13
Buses per day
46
Fastest bus
4h 5m
First bus
04:25
Last bus
22:30
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 from London Gatwick Airport to PooleYou can travel by bus between London Gatwick Airport to Poole with National Express for as low as £13. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

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.
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Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
6h 45m
Cheapest Price
£15
National Express frequency
41 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: London Gatwick Airport to Poole coach

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Gatwick Airport to Poole 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 Poole, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Poole can start from as little as £15 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Poole is £30; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The coach time to Poole from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is on average 5 h 45 min   for the 84 mile long journey, but the time it takes to go to Poole from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) by coach can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first coach from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Poole leaves at 02: 50. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last coach from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Poole leaves at 23: 45.
There are 37 coaches a day from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Poole which require at least one change with National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer coaches.
When taking a coach from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Poole, you can count on National Express for the best way to get you to Poole. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service to Poole from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
The cheapest month for a coach from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Poole is February.
You have options as you can travel to Poole from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) 2 different ways: train or coach.
No, the coach from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Poole has no accessibility options.
No, there are no bathrooms on board the coach from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Poole.
No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Poole.

To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Poole, follow these tips:

  • Book in advance: Tickets are often cheaper when booked early.
  • Be flexible with dates and times: Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money.
  • Use our search filters: Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options.
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    Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the coach from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Poole.
    No, luggage for the coach from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Poole needs to be booked in addition.
    No, there are no additional luggage options for the coach from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Poole.
    Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Poole.
    No, there are no USB plugs on board the coach from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Poole.
    No, there is no WiFi on board the coach from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Poole.

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