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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Portslade station (PLD) to London Gatwick Airport
Cheapest price on 31 Aug
£7
Average ticket price on 31 Aug
£11
Fastest journey on 31 Aug
58 m
Average journey duration on 31 Aug
59 m
Buses on 31 Aug
24
Distance
36 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Portslade station (PLD) 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 Portslade station (PLD) to London Gatwick Airport will cost around £11 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £7.
On Mon 31 Aug, we found 24 buses from Portslade station (PLD) to London Gatwick Airport, including 24 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 36 km distance in an average of 59 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 58 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 3 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.
NX02522:271h13Portslade, Wellington Road23:40London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North£71One-way0 changes- NX02522:301h10Hove, Kingsway23:40London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North£71One-way0 changes
- NX0257:471h18Portslade, Wellington Road9:05London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North£81One-way0 changes
- NX0257:501h15Hove, Kingsway9:05London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North£81One-way0 changes
- NX0256:501h15Hove, Kingsway8:05London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North£81One-way0 changes
- NX0253:520h58Portslade, Wellington Road4:50London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South£141One-way0 changes
- NX02522:270h58Portslade, Wellington Road23:25London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South£141One-way0 changes
- NX0254:520h58Portslade, Wellington Road5:50London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South£141One-way0 changes
- NX0252:320h58Portslade, Wellington Road3:30London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South£141One-way0 changes
- NX0255:471h03Portslade, Wellington Road6:50London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South£141One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Portslade station (PLD) to London Gatwick Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Portslade station (PLD) to London Gatwick Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £9 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 10m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, while a train costs an average of £10.
Distance: 36 km
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Live departures
Portslade station (PLD) to London Gatwick Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Portslade station (PLD) to London Gatwick Airport coaches for today, Sunday 30 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 FlixBus | 15:50 Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road | 0h55 | 16:45 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 16:00 Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 0h45 | 16:45 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 16:00 Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 0h35 | 16:35 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 16:15 Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 0h35 | 16:50 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 18:15 Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road | 0h55 | 19:10 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 18:25 Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 0h45 | 19:10 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 18:25 Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 0h35 | 19:00 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX025 | 22:27 Portslade, Wellington Road | 1h13 | 23:40 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX025 | 22:27 Portslade, Wellington Road | 0h58 | 23:25 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX025 | 22:30 Hove, Kingsway | 1h10 | 23:40 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX025 | 2:32 Portslade, Wellington Road | 1h13 | 3:45 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX025 | 2:32 Portslade, Wellington Road | 0h58 | 3:30 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX025 | 2:35 Hove, Kingsway | 1h10 | 3:45 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX025 | 3:52 Portslade, Wellington Road | 1h13 | 5:05 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX025 | 3:52 Portslade, Wellington Road | 0h58 | 4:50 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX025 | 3:55 Hove, Kingsway | 1h10 | 5:05 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX025 | 4:52 Portslade, Wellington Road | 0h58 | 5:50 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX025 | 4:52 Portslade, Wellington Road | 1h13 | 6:05 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX025 | 4:55 Hove, Kingsway | 1h10 | 6:05 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX025 | 5:47 Portslade, Wellington Road | 1h03 | 6:50 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX025 | 5:47 Portslade, Wellington Road | 1h18 | 7:05 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX025 | 5:50 Hove, Kingsway | 1h15 | 7:05 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX025 | 6:47 Portslade, Wellington Road | 1h18 | 8:05 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX025 | 6:47 Portslade, Wellington Road | 1h03 | 7:50 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX025 | 6:50 Hove, Kingsway | 1h15 | 8:05 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX025 | 7:47 Portslade, Wellington Road | 1h18 | 9:05 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX025 | 7:47 Portslade, Wellington Road | 1h03 | 8:50 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX025 | 7:50 Hove, Kingsway | 1h15 | 9:05 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX025 | 8:47 Portslade, Wellington Road | 1h03 | 9:50 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX025 | 8:47 Portslade, Wellington Road | 1h18 | 10:05 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX025 | 8:50 Hove, Kingsway | 1h15 | 10:05 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Portslade station (PLD) to London Gatwick Airport
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Buses from Portslade station (PLD) to London Gatwick Airport run on average 20 times per day, taking around 1h 10m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £8 if you book in advance.
There are 20 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 02:52, the last at 21:27. The fastest coach covers the 36 km distance in 1h 13m.
Distance 36 km |
Average bus duration 1h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Buses per day 20 |
Direct buses 20 |
Fastest bus 1h 13m |
First bus 2:52 |
Last bus 21:27 |
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Bus providers: National Express from Portslade station (PLD) to London Gatwick AirportYou can travel by bus between Portslade station (PLD) to London Gatwick Airport with National Express for as low as £8. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Portslade station (PLD) to London Gatwick Airport coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Portslade station (PLD) 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.
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- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
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- 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.
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- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
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- 10€ per additional bag.
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