The cheapest and fastest buses from London Gatwick Airport to London
- Cheapest price on Nov 13
- €9
- Average ticket price on Nov 13
- €22
- Fastest journey on Nov 13
- 1 h 5 m
- Average journey duration on Nov 13
- 1 h 12 m
- Buses on Nov 13
- 86
- Distance
- 39 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from London Gatwick Airport to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Gatwick Airport to London will cost around €22 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €9.
On Fri, Nov 13, we found 86 buses from London Gatwick Airport to London, including 45 direct services.
On Fri, Nov 13 the direct buses cover the 39 km distance in an average of 1 h 12 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 5 m .
On Fri, Nov 13 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.
NX2091:00 AM 1h15 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South 2:15 AM London, Victoria Coach Station €9 1 One-way 0 transfers
NX0258:35 PM 2h15 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South 10:50 PM London, Victoria Coach Station €9 1 One-way 0 transfers
NX02512:05 AM 2h15 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South 2:20 AM London, Victoria Coach Station €9 1 One-way 0 transfers
NX02510:05 PM 1h45 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South 11:50 PM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road €9 1 One-way 0 transfers
NX0253:20 AM 1h45 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South 5:05 AM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road €9 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus11:10 PM 1h05 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) 12:15 AM London, Stratford City Bus Station €9 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus7:15 PM 1h10 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) 8:25 PM London, Stratford City Bus Station €9 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus12:50 PM 1h15 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) 2:05 PM London, Stratford City Bus Station €9 1 One-way 0 transfers
NX2091:00 AM 1h15 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South 2:15 AM London, Victoria Coach Station €9 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus11:00 PM 1h15 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South 12:15 AM London, Stratford City Bus Station €9 1 One-way 0 transfers
Journey information
Overview: Bus from London Gatwick Airport to London
Buses from London Gatwick Airport to London run on average 65 times per day, taking around 2h 13m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €5 if you book in advance.
There are 41 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:00, the last at 22:30. The fastest bus covers the 39 km distance in 1h 5m.
Distance 39 km |
Average bus duration 2h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price €5 |
Buses per day 65 |
Direct buses 41 |
Fastest bus 1h 5m |
First bus 12:00 AM |
Last bus 10:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 63 days |
Frequently asked questions about your London Gatwick Airport to London trip
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Live departures
London Gatwick Airport to London bus times
The table below shows live departures for London Gatwick Airport to London buses for today, Thursday, November 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 4:40 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1h30 | 6:10 PM London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX210 · NX032 | 4:45 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 2h40 | 7:25 PM London, Earl's Court | 1 transfer | |
NX210 · NX032 | 4:45 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 3h05 | 7:50 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 4:50 PM Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 1h20 | 6:10 PM London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 5:15 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 2h15 | 7:30 PM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX230 · NX035 | 5:15 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 3h10 | 8:25 PM London, Earl's Court | 1 transfer | |
NX025 · NX035 | 5:15 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 3h10 | 8:25 PM London, Earl's Court | 1 transfer | |
NX025 | 5:15 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 2h45 | 8:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX201 · NX032 | 6:15 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 2h45 | 9:00 PM London, Earl's Court | 1 transfer | |
NX201 · NX032 | 6:15 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 3h05 | 9:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX025 | 7:00 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 2h30 | 9:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 7:00 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 2h00 | 9:00 PM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX210 · NX030 | 8:05 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 2h25 | 10:30 PM London, Earl's Court | 1 transfer | |
NX025 | 8:35 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1h45 | 10:20 PM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 8:35 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 2h15 | 10:50 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX201 · NX035 | 9:20 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 2h10 | 11:30 PM London, Earl's Court | 1 transfer | |
NX201 · NX035 | 9:20 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 2h30 | 11:50 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX025 | 10:05 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1h45 | 11:50 PM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 10:05 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 2h15 | 12:20 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:00 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1h15 | 12:15 AM London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:10 PM Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 1h05 | 12:15 AM London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX210 · NX025 | 11:25 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 2h55 | 2:20 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX210 · NX025 | 11:25 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 2h25 | 1:50 AM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 1 transfer | |
NX210 · NX035 | 11:25 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 5h10 | 4:35 AM London, Earl's Court | 1 transfer | |
| Friday, November 13 | |||||
NX025 | 12:05 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 2h15 | 2:20 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 12:05 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1h45 | 1:50 AM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX209 | 1:00 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1h15 | 2:15 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX209 · NX035 | 1:00 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 3h35 | 4:35 AM London, Earl's Court | 1 transfer | |
NX025 | 3:20 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1h45 | 5:05 AM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 3:20 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 2h10 | 5:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 · NX035 | 3:20 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 2h45 | 6:05 AM London, Earl's Court | 1 transfer | |
NXA2 | 4:35 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1h20 | 5:55 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 4:50 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 2h30 | 7:20 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 · NX401 | 4:50 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 2h55 | 7:45 AM London, Earl's Court | 1 transfer | |
NX025 | 4:50 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1h50 | 6:40 AM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX201 · NX444 | 6:00 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 2h55 | 8:55 AM London, Earl's Court | 1 transfer | |
NX025 · NX444 | 6:00 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 2h55 | 8:55 AM London, Earl's Court | 1 transfer | |
NX210 · NX444 | 6:00 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 2h55 | 8:55 AM London, Earl's Court | 1 transfer | |
NX025 | 6:00 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 2h05 | 8:05 AM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 6:00 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 2h50 | 8:50 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX230 · NX032 | 6:40 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 3h00 | 9:40 AM London, Earl's Court | 1 transfer | |
NX025 | 7:10 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 2h50 | 10:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 7:10 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 2h15 | 9:25 AM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX201 · NX030 | 8:00 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 3h20 | 11:20 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX201 · NX035 | 8:00 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 3h20 | 11:20 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX201 · NX030 | 8:00 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 2h50 | 10:50 AM London, Earl's Court | 1 transfer | |
NX025 | 9:00 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 2h30 | 11:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 9:00 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 2h00 | 11:00 AM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:05 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1h30 | 10:35 AM London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:15 AM Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 1h20 | 10:35 AM London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX200 · NX035 | 9:55 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 2h30 | 12:25 PM London, Earl's Court | 1 transfer | |
NX200 · NX035 | 9:55 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 2h55 | 12:50 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX025 | 10:30 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 2h30 | 1:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 10:30 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 2h00 | 12:30 PM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX230 · NX030 | 10:45 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 2h40 | 1:25 PM London, Earl's Court | 1 transfer | |
NX230 · NX030 | 10:45 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 3h05 | 1:50 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX210 · NX035 | 11:00 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 3h25 | 2:25 PM London, Earl's Court | 1 transfer | |
NX210 · NX032 | 11:00 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 3h20 | 2:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX025 | 12:00 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 2h00 | 2:00 PM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 12:00 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 2h30 | 2:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX210 · NX401 | 12:10 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 3h10 | 3:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX210 · NX401 | 12:10 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 2h45 | 2:55 PM London, Earl's Court | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 12:40 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1h25 | 2:05 PM London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:50 PM Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 1h15 | 2:05 PM London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 1:30 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 2h30 | 4:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 · NX030 | 1:30 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 2h55 | 4:25 PM London, Earl's Court | 1 transfer | |
NX025 | 1:30 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 2h00 | 3:30 PM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX210 · NX032 | 1:55 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 3h00 | 4:55 PM London, Earl's Court | 1 transfer | |
NX201 · NX032 | 1:55 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 3h00 | 4:55 PM London, Earl's Court | 1 transfer | |
NX201 · NX032 | 1:55 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 3h25 | 5:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX210 · NX032 | 1:55 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 3h25 | 5:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 2:40 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1h30 | 4:10 PM London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:50 PM Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 1h20 | 4:10 PM London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 2:50 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 2h40 | 5:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 · NX502 | 2:50 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 2h35 | 5:25 PM London, Earl's Court | 1 transfer | |
NX025 | 3:45 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 2h45 | 6:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 3:45 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 2h10 | 5:55 PM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX230 · NX444 | 3:55 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 2h55 | 6:50 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX230 · NX444 | 3:55 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 2h35 | 6:30 PM London, Earl's Court | 1 transfer | |
NX201 · NX032 | 4:05 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 3h15 | 7:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX201 · NX032 | 4:05 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 2h55 | 7:00 PM London, Earl's Court | 1 transfer | |
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Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between London Gatwick Airport and London
Review the details behind your booking, from operators and ticket rules to luggage, onboard amenities, accessibility, and route-specific travel policies.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- 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.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
FAQs: Bus from London Gatwick Airport to London
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