
Buses from London to Gatwick







How long does it take to get from London to Gatwick by bus?
The journey from London to Gatwick covers a distance of 24.9 mi. On average, you can expect your journey to last roughly 1 h 39 min. However, booking the fastest option will see you reach your destination in approximately 5 min. For faster journeys, look for express routes. Please remember that these may only depart at certain times of day, or on particular days of the week. You may also find that you can go from London to Gatwick faster by making connections, rather than taking a direct route.
When do the first and last departures from London to Gatwick leave?
In general, the first departure of the day will leave London at 07:55, and the last departure will leave at 20:33. However, it is important to remember that this is general information, and these journey times are not necessarily available every day. Timetables for each provider on the route from London to Gatwick can change from day to day or month to month. In particular, many providers offer different schedules on weekdays and weekends. Public holidays, local events, and seasonal timetables can also cause schedules to change.
How many journeys from London to Gatwick take place each day?
The route from London to Gatwick is served by providers including National Express, Oxford Bus Company and Megabus. From this list of transport providers, there are up to 450 departures each day. However, this exact number will vary. On average, journeys depart from London 33 times per day. This number includes all the transport providers that serve the route. When traveling from London to Gatwick, you may choose to use an indirect route, involving connections. If you prefer not to do this, you will find an average of 26 direct journeys each day. However, indirect routes open up more possibilities for flexible travelers. On average, there are 7 journeys with one change or more each day. These numbers are all averages. They can slightly vary depending on the day of the week, the season of the year, local festivals, and other factors.