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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Portsmouth to London Gatwick Airport
Cheapest price
£7
Average price
£19
Fastest journey
1 h 55 m
Average duration
3 h 12 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
76 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth to London Gatwick Airport will cost around £19 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £7.
Of the 5 buses that leave Portsmouth for London Gatwick Airport every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 76 km distance in an average of 3 h 12 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 55 m .
The slowest buses will take 5 h 25 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.
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and ferry for Portsmouth to London Gatwick Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Portsmouth to London Gatwick Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 44m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £5, and a coach costs an average of £7.
Distance: 76 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Ferry |
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£29 Average Price | £19 Average Price Cheapest | £20 Average Price |
3h 21m Average total duration 2h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 27m Average total duration 1h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 44m Average total duration Fastest 44m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Portsmouth to London Gatwick Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Portsmouth to London Gatwick Airport coaches for today, Friday 27 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15:35 Portsmouth | 5h35 | 21:10 London Gatwick Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| 16:20 Portsmouth | 2h00 | 18:20 London Gatwick Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 28 February | |||||
| 13:34 Portsmouth | 3h31 | 17:05 London Gatwick Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Portsmouth to London Gatwick Airport
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Buses from Portsmouth to London Gatwick Airport run on average 23 times per day, taking around 2h 51m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £7 but you can travel from only £5 by train.
There are 5 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 03:20, the last at 20:10. The fastest coach covers the 76 km distance in 1h 50m.
Distance 76 km |
Average bus duration 2h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Buses per day 23 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 1h 50m |
First bus 03:20 |
Last bus 20:10 |
Bus providers: National Express from Portsmouth to London Gatwick AirportYou can travel by bus between Portsmouth to London Gatwick Airport with National Express for as low as £5. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Portsmouth to London Gatwick Airport coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Portsmouth 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.
- National Express
- 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.
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
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- 10€ per additional bag.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Portsmouth and London Gatwick Airport
Wifi
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Ticket Office
- 05:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café at The Hard (in the station)
- Fast Food Outlet (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available near the waiting area.
- Bus: 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 13, 14 Train: South Western Railway, Southern, Great Western Railway
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café in the terminal (in the station)
- Fast-food outlet (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 8, 20, 700 Train: Portsmouth Harbour
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