The cheapest and fastest coaches from Portslade station (PLD) to London Gatwick Airport
Cheapest price
£7
Average price
£10
Fastest journey
58 m
Average duration
59 m
Buses per day
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 £10 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £7.
Of the 24 buses that leave Portslade station (PLD) for London Gatwick Airport every day 24 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
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.
NX0253:401h10Hove, Kingsway4:50London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North£71One-way0 changes
NX0256:271h18Portslade, Wellington Road7:45London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North£71One-way0 changes
NX0256:301h15Hove, Kingsway7:45London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North£71One-way0 changes
NX0253:371h13Portslade, Wellington Road4:50London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North£71One-way0 changes
NX02522:271h13Portslade, Wellington Road23:40London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North£71One-way0 changes
NX0252:320h58Portslade, Wellington Road3:30London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South£141One-way0 changes
NX02522:270h58Portslade, Wellington Road23:25London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South£141One-way0 changes
NX0253:370h58Portslade, Wellington Road4:35London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South£141One-way0 changes
NX0254:220h58Portslade, Wellington Road5:20London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South£141One-way0 changes
NX0256:271h03Portslade, Wellington Road7:30London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South£141One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train 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 prices starting from £4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 38m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £4, and a train costs an average of £4.
Distance: 36 km
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1h 41m Average total duration 1h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 8m Average total duration Fastest 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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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, Wednesday 15 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 22:27 Portslade station (PLD) | 1h13 | 23:40 London Gatwick Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
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NX025 | 1:32 Portslade, Wellington Road | 0h58 | 2:30 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
NX025 | 1:32 Portslade, Wellington Road | 1h13 | 2:45 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 changesdirect | |
NX025 | 1:35 Hove, Kingsway | 1h10 | 2:45 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 changesdirect | |
NX025 | 2:37 Portslade, Wellington Road | 1h13 | 3:50 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 changesdirect | |
NX025 | 2:37 Portslade, Wellington Road | 0h58 | 3:35 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
NX025 | 2:40 Hove, Kingsway | 1h10 | 3:50 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 changesdirect | |
NX025 | 3:22 Portslade, Wellington Road | 1h13 | 4:35 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 changesdirect | |
NX025 | 3:22 Portslade, Wellington Road | 0h58 | 4:20 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
NX025 | 3:25 Hove, Kingsway | 1h10 | 4:35 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 changesdirect | |
NX025 | 4:17 Portslade, Wellington Road | 1h18 | 5:35 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 changesdirect | |
NX025 | 4:17 Portslade, Wellington Road | 1h03 | 5:20 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
NX025 | 4:20 Hove, Kingsway | 1h15 | 5:35 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 changesdirect | |
NX025 | 5:27 Portslade, Wellington Road | 1h18 | 6:45 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 changesdirect | |
NX025 | 5:27 Portslade, Wellington Road | 1h03 | 6:30 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
NX025 | 5:30 Hove, Kingsway | 1h15 | 6:45 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 changesdirect | |
NX025 | 6:35 Portslade, Wellington Road | 1h15 | 7:50 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
NX025 | 6:35 Portslade, Wellington Road | 1h30 | 8:05 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 changesdirect | |
NX025 | 6:40 Hove, Kingsway | 1h25 | 8:05 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 changesdirect | |
NX025 | 7:40 Portslade, Wellington Road | 1h10 | 8:50 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
NX025 | 7:40 Portslade, Wellington Road | 1h25 | 9:05 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 changesdirect | |
NX025 | 7:45 Hove, Kingsway | 1h20 | 9:05 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Portslade station (PLD) to London Gatwick Airport
Buses from Portslade station (PLD) to London Gatwick Airport run on average 19 times per day, taking around 1h 11m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £4 if you book in advance.
There are 18 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 03:37, the last at 22:27. The fastest coach covers the 36 km distance in 45m.
Distance 36 km |
Average bus duration 1h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Buses per day 19 |
Direct buses 18 |
Fastest bus 45m |
First bus 3:37 |
Last bus 22:27 |
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Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
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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 £4. 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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