The cheapest and fastest buses from Bournemouth to London Gatwick Airport
Cheapest price
$24
Average price
$56
Fastest journey
3 h 15 m
Average duration
3 h 22 m
Buses per day
44
Distance
129 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bournemouth to London Gatwick Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bournemouth to London Gatwick Airport will cost around $56 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $24.
Of the 44 buses that leave Bournemouth for London Gatwick Airport on Thu, Dec 04, 12 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Dec 04 the direct buses cover the 129 km distance in an average of 3 h 22 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 15 m .
On Thu, Dec 04 the slowest buses will take 3 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.
NX206
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FlixBus · FlixBus
NX035 · NX025
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NX035 · NX025
NX035 · NX200Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Bournemouth to London Gatwick Airport
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bournemouth to London Gatwick Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from €13. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 46m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of €13, and a train costs an average of €18.
Distance: 80 miles (129 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Ferry |
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€22 Average price | €34 Average price | €21 Average price Cheapest |
3h 58m Average total duration 3h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 53m Average total duration 2h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 46m Average total duration Fastest 46m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Bournemouth to London Gatwick Airport Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:50AM | Arrival Time 05:35AM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:20AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:20AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:25AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:25AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:55AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $90 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:05AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:25AM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:55AM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:05PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:25PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $40 |
Live departures
Bournemouth to London Gatwick Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Bournemouth to London Gatwick Airport buses for today, Wednesday, December 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX035 · NX025 | On time 5:30 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 3h30 | 9:00 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
NX206 | 5:30 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 3h55 | 9:25 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX035 · NX025 | On time 5:30 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 3h40 | 9:10 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 transfer | |
NX206 | 5:30 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 4h05 | 9:35 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX035 · NX025 | On time 8:30 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 3h25 | 11:55 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 transfer | |
NX035 · NX025 | On time 8:30 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 3h15 | 11:45 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
| Thursday, December 4 | |||||
NX206 | 1:00 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 3h20 | 4:20 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX206 | On time 1:00 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 3h30 | 4:30 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX035 · NX025 | Delayed 1:50 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 3h45 | 7:10 AM 7:10 AMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 transfer | |
NX035 · NX210 | 1:50 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 3h45 | 5:35 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 transfer | |
NX035 · NX025 | Delayed 1:50 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 3h35 | 2:05 PM 2:05 PMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
NX035 · NX210 | 1:50 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 3h35 | 5:25 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
NX035 · NX210 | 3:20 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 3h40 | 7:00 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 transfer | |
NX035 · NX210 | 3:20 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 3h30 | 6:50 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
NX206 | On time 4:30 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 3h35 | 8:05 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX206 | 4:30 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 3h25 | 7:55 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX035 · NX210 | 5:30 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 3h45 | 9:15 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 transfer | |
NX035 · NX210 | 5:30 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 3h35 | 9:05 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:25 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 4h55 | 11:20 AM Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:25 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 5h05 | 11:30 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 transfer | |
NX035 · NX025 | 7:25 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 3h50 | 11:15 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 transfer | |
NX035 · NX025 | 7:25 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 3h40 | 11:05 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
NX206 | On time 7:50 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 4h00 | 11:50 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX206 | 7:50 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 3h50 | 11:40 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:25 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 5h10 | 1:35 PM Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:25 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 5h20 | 1:45 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 transfer | |
NX035 · NX025 | 9:40 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 3h25 | 1:05 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
NX035 · NX025 | 9:40 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 3h35 | 1:15 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:55 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 5h10 | 3:05 PM Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:55 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 5h20 | 3:15 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 transfer | |
NX035 · NX025 | On time 11:40 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 3h40 | 3:20 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 transfer | |
NX035 · NX025 | On time 11:40 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 3h30 | 3:10 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
NX206 | 12:05 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 3h45 | 3:50 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX206 | On time 12:05 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 3h55 | 4:00 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:10 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 4h05 | 5:15 PM Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:10 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 4h15 | 5:25 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 transfer | |
NX035 · NX025 | On time 1:30 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 4h05 | 5:35 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 transfer | |
NX035 · NX025 | On time 1:30 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 3h55 | 5:25 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
NX206 | 2:25 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 3h45 | 6:10 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX206 | On time 2:25 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 3h55 | 6:20 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX035 · NX200 | 3:30 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 3h25 | 6:55 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
NX035 · NX200 | 3:30 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 3h35 | 7:05 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:10 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 5h30 | 9:40 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:10 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 5h20 | 9:30 PM Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 1 transfer | |
NX206 | On time 5:30 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 4h05 | 9:35 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Bus from Bournemouth to London Gatwick Airport
Buses from Bournemouth to London Gatwick Airport run on average 34 times per day, taking around 3h 28m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $15 (€12) if you book in advance.
There are 13 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:00, the last at 19:30. The fastest bus covers the 80 miles (129 km) distance in 3h 20m.
Distance 80 miles (129 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price $15 (€12) |
Buses per day 34 |
Direct buses 13 |
Fastest bus 3h 20m |
First bus 00:00 |
Last bus 19:30 |
Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus from Bournemouth to London Gatwick AirportYou can travel by bus between Bournemouth to London Gatwick Airport with National Express, FlixBus for as low as $15 (€12). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Bournemouth to London Gatwick Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bournemouth to London Gatwick Airport by bus. 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 bus, 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.
- 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.
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- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
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