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The cheapest and fastest coaches from London to London Gatwick Airport
Showing times and prices for 14 Feb
Cheapest price
£7
Average price
£9
Fastest journey
1 h 5 m
Average duration
1 h 9 m
Buses per day
44
Distance
39 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from London 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 London 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 £7.
Fast coaches
Of the 44 buses that leave London for London Gatwick Airport every day 42 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 39 km distance in an average of 1 h 9 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 5 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 15 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.
NX02522:001h45
London, Victoria Coach Station23:45London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
£71One-way
0 changes
NX02523:591h46
London, Victoria Coach Station01:45London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
£71One-way
0 changes
NX02523:591h56
London, Victoria Coach Station01:55London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
£71One-way
0 changes
NX02501:301h15
London, Victoria Coach Station02:45London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
£81One-way
0 changes
NX02520:302h00
London, Victoria Coach Station22:30London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
£81One-way
0 changes
NX02501:301h05
London, Victoria Coach Station02:35London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
£81One-way
0 changes
NX02502:301h05
London, Victoria Coach Station03:35London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
£111One-way
0 changes
NXA201:501h05
London, Victoria Coach Station02:55London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
£141One-way
0 changes
NX02501:301h15
London, Victoria Coach Station02:45London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
£81One-way
0 changes
NX02502:301h15
London, Victoria Coach Station03:45London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
£111One-way
0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for London to London Gatwick Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to London Gatwick Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 54m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, and a train costs an average of £9.
Distance: 39 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
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£8 Average Price Cheapest | £15 Average Price |
1h 41m Average total duration 1h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 24m Average total duration Fastest 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
London to London Gatwick Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for London to London Gatwick Airport coaches for today, Friday 13 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
Last updated at 19:44
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21:00 London | 1h55 | 22:55 London Gatwick Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| 22:59 London | 1h46 | 00:45 London Gatwick Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 14 February | |||||
| NX025 | Delayed 02:30 01:30London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h15 | 05:35 05:35London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX025 | Delayed 02:30 01:30London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h05 | 03:35 03:35London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 changesdirect | |
| NXA2 | 01:50 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h15 | 03:05 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
| NXA2 | 01:50 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h05 | 02:55 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX025 | On time 02:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h05 | 03:35 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX025 | Delayed 02:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h15 | 05:35 05:35London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX025 | On time 03:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h05 | 05:35 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX025 | On time 03:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h55 | 05:25 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX025 | On time 05:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h10 | 07:10 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX025 | On time 05:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h00 | 07:00 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX025 | On time 07:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h00 | 09:00 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX025 | On time 07:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h10 | 09:10 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX025 | On time 08:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h00 | 10:00 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX025 | On time 08:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h10 | 10:10 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX025 | On time 09:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h05 | 11:05 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX025 | On time 09:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h15 | 11:15 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX025 | On time 10:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h15 | 12:15 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX025 | On time 10:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h05 | 12:05 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX025 | On time 11:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h15 | 13:15 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX025 | On time 11:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h05 | 13:05 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX025 | On time 12:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h05 | 14:05 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX025 | On time 12:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h15 | 14:15 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX025 | On time 13:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h10 | 15:10 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX025 | On time 13:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h20 | 15:20 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX025 | On time 14:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h15 | 16:15 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX025 | On time 14:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h05 | 16:05 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX025 | On time 15:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h05 | 17:05 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX025 | On time 15:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h15 | 17:15 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX035 · NX230 | On time 15:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h35 | 18:05 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 change | |
| NX035 · NX230 | On time 15:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h45 | 18:15 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 change | |
| NX025 | On time 16:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h10 | 18:10 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX025 | On time 16:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h20 | 18:20 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX025 | On time 17:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h10 | 19:10 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX025 | On time 17:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h20 | 19:20 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX025 | On time 18:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h00 | 20:00 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX025 | On time 18:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h10 | 20:10 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX025 | On time 19:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h00 | 21:00 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX025 | On time 19:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h10 | 21:10 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX025 | On time 20:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h00 | 22:30 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX025 | On time 20:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h10 | 22:40 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX025 | On time 22:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h45 | 23:45 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX025 | On time 22:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h55 | 23:55 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX025 | On time 23:59 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h46 | 01:45 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX025 | On time 23:59 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h56 | 01:55 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from London to London Gatwick Airport
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Buses from London to London Gatwick Airport run on average 39 times per day, taking around 1h 11m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £6 if you book in advance.
There are 37 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 02:30, the last at 23:59. The fastest coach covers the 39 km distance in 1h 15m.
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 39 km |
Average bus duration 1h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Buses per day 39 |
Direct buses 37 |
Fastest bus 1h 15m |
First bus 02:30 |
Last bus 23:59 |
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, Megabus from London to London Gatwick AirportYou can travel by bus between London to London Gatwick Airport with National Express, Megabus for as low as £6. 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.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 15m
Cheapest Price
£6
National Express frequency
39 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.
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 Duration
1h 0m
Cheapest Price
£11
Megabus frequency
67 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.
FAQs: London to London Gatwick Airport coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London 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.
Cheap coach tickets from London to London Gatwick Airport can start from as little as £6 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for London to London Gatwick Airport is £8; 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 to London Gatwick Airport is 1h 15m to travel the 39 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 to London Gatwick Airport leaves at 2:30. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest coach from London to London Gatwick Airport leaves at 23:59.
Yes, there are 37 direct coaches a day from London to London Gatwick Airport with National Express, Megabus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.
When taking a coach from London to London Gatwick Airport, you can count on National Express, Megabus for the best way to get you to London Gatwick Airport. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between London and London Gatwick Airport and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
A day trip to London Gatwick Airport from London is worth doing with a journey time of 1h 15m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a coach from London to London Gatwick Airport is July.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between London and London Gatwick Airport including taking a train and coach.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the coach from London to London Gatwick Airport:
- 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.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the coach from London to London Gatwick Airport for coach company National Express, Megabus.
Whether you can cancel your coach ticket from London to London Gatwick Airport 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.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the coach with coach company National Express.
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 to London Gatwick Airport.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a coach ticket from London to London Gatwick Airport:
- 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.
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a coach ticket from London to London Gatwick Airport:
- 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.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from London to London Gatwick Airport.
You can reserve your seat on the coach from London to London Gatwick Airport with the following coach company: National Express, Megabus
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the coach from London to London Gatwick Airport with the following coach company: National Express, Megabus.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the coach from London to London Gatwick Airport with the following coach company: National Express, Megabus.
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