Gatwick to London Bus and Coach

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Gatwick to London Route Overview

Gatwick to London bus and coach is a popular way of travelling.There are up to 68 daily bus departures available, including 8 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Gatwick at 03:35h, arriving at London at 05:50h the same day. While the latest bus departs at 23:45h, arriving at 01:50h the following day.
Departure station and country GatwickUnited Kingdom
Arrival station and country LondonUnited Kingdom
Travel Distance 31 mi
Average Trip Duration 03h 02min
Total Departures 68
Popular Operators National Express
Lowest Price £5
Transportation Options Coach



Traveling by coach from Gatwick to London

The shortest travel distance between Gatwick and London is 31 mi. The fastest coach which departs at 22:45 has a travel time of 02:05h. The longest travel time on the route is 04:00h. Booking your train tickets in advance is recommended to guarantee your seat, especially if you're travelling during peak travel times.

Overnight coaches

If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in London earlier, there are 8 overnight coaches from Gatwick to London. The overnight coaches depart between 21:45 and 23:45 and arrive between 00:50 and 02:32 the following day. Below is the most popular night departure to London:
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Bus companies operating the Gatwick to London route

National Express is the carrier operating this route. The company has been reviewed 1 time by travellers.

Departure and arrival stations

For more details about Gatwick or London coach stations, including general information and other popular routes, please see the links below.
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  Gatwick

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  London

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Cheapest tickets

Below are the most affordable ticket options available, depending on availability:
Adult ticket: £5 (One-Way) or £10 (Return).

Travel reviews for Gatwick to London bus

One traveler has shared their feedback and reviewed their bus journey from Gatwick to London. You can read the user's review of the bus company below. These reviews were originally written under our former names, GetByBus and GetByFerry. But don’t worry, it’s all us! Same company, same trusted partners, just with a new vibe as Traveling.com.
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