Heathrow to Gatwick bus and coach is a popular way of travelling.There are up to 188 daily bus departures available. The earliest bus departs from Heathrow at 00:40h, arriving at Gatwick at 01:50h the same day. While the latest bus departs at 22:55h, arriving at 23:45h, h hours later.
Departure station and country
Heathrow, United Kingdom
Arrival station and country
Gatwick, United Kingdom
Travel Distance
47 mi
Average Trip Duration
01h 12min
Total Departures
188
Popular Operators
National Express, Oxford Bus Company
Lowest Price
£16
Transportation Options
Coach
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Traveling by coach from Heathrow to Gatwick
The shortest travel distance between Heathrow and Gatwick is 47 mi.
The fastest coach which departs at 00:55 has a travel time of 00:50h.
The longest travel time on the route is 01:35h.
Booking your train tickets in advance is recommended to guarantee your seat, especially if you're travelling during peak travel times.
Bus companies operating the Heathrow to Gatwick route
There are 2 bus companies operating this route. These companies have not been reviewed by travellers yet. Below is a list of the most popular bus companies on this route.
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Other popular destinations from Heathrow
If you're wondering which other destinations you can visit when travelling from Heathrow, below are some of the most popular routes that other travellers have booked tickets for:
If you're looking for inspiration for where to travel next once you've reached Gatwick, here is a list of the most popular routes that our travellers have previously booked tickets for:
If you’re landing in Heathrow and you need to reach Gatwick in the shortest time possible, you might want to consider booking a private transfer with the driver waiting for you directly at the airport. That way you would avoid having to find a way to firstly reach the city center where the buses depart from and possibly changing buses to reach Gatwick. We also offer private transfers starting from 97 £ and transportation in a
Sedan and Van vehicle for your journey. You can see some of the transfer offers below.
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