The cheapest and fastest buses from Bristol to London Gatwick Airport
Cheapest price
$23
Average price
$33
Fastest journey
3 h 15 m
Average duration
3 h 48 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
171 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bristol 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 Bristol to London Gatwick Airport will cost around $33 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $23.
Of the 5 buses that leave Bristol for London Gatwick Airport on Sun, Feb 01, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Feb 01 the direct buses cover the 171 km distance in an average of 3 h 48 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 15 m .
On Sun, Feb 01 the slowest buses will take 5 h 30 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.










Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Bristol to London Gatwick Airport
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bristol to London Gatwick Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €15. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 28m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €15, and a train costs an average of €30.
Distance: 106 miles (171 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Ferry |
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€22 Average price Cheapest | €91 Average price | €27 Average price |
3h 56m Average total duration 3h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 0m Average total duration 2h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 28m Average total duration Fastest 28m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Bristol to London Gatwick Airport Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:55AM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:10AM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:55AM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:05AM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:50AM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:10AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:50AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:15AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 10:25AM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:25PM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 01:45AM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 01:55AM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 02:35AM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 02:45AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Live departures
Bristol to London Gatwick Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Bristol to London Gatwick Airport buses for today, Saturday, January 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX201 | Delayed 6:00 PM 12:55 AMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 3h35 | 6:00 AM 6:00 AMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX200 | 7:00 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 3h25 | 10:25 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX200 | 7:00 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 3h35 | 10:35 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX202 · NX025 | 8:00 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 4h15 | 12:15 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 transfer | |
NX202 · NX025 | 8:00 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 4h05 | 12:05 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 8:15 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 3h15 | 11:30 AM Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:15 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 3h25 | 11:40 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX200 | 9:00 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 3h35 | 12:35 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX200 | 9:00 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 3h25 | 12:25 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:15 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 3h20 | 12:35 PM Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:15 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 3h30 | 12:45 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX202 · NX025 | 10:00 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 4h15 | 2:15 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 transfer | |
NX202 · NX025 | 10:00 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 4h05 | 2:05 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 10:15 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 3h20 | 1:35 PM Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:15 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 3h30 | 1:45 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX200 | 11:00 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 3h25 | 2:25 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX200 | 11:00 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 3h35 | 2:35 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX202 · NX201 | 12:00 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 4h05 | 4:05 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 transfer | |
NX202 · NX201 | 12:00 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 3h55 | 3:55 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 12:10 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 3h20 | 3:30 PM Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:10 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 3h30 | 3:40 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX200 | 1:00 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 3h35 | 4:35 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX200 | 1:00 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 3h25 | 4:25 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:15 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 3h20 | 4:35 PM Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:15 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 3h30 | 4:45 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX202 · NX230 | 2:00 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 4h15 | 6:15 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 transfer | |
NX202 · NX230 | 2:00 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 4h05 | 6:05 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 2:15 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 3h50 | 6:05 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:15 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 3h40 | 5:55 PM Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX200 | 3:15 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 3h35 | 6:50 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX200 | 3:15 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 3h25 | 6:40 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:20 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 3h30 | 7:50 PM Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:20 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 3h40 | 8:00 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX202 · NX210 | 4:30 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 4h10 | 8:40 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 transfer | |
NX202 · NX210 | On time 4:30 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 4h00 | 8:30 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
NX201 | 6:00 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 3h20 | 9:20 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX201 | On time 6:00 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 3h30 | 9:30 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:25 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 3h30 | 9:55 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:25 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 3h20 | 9:45 PM Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX200 | 7:50 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 3h25 | 11:15 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX200 | 7:50 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 3h15 | 11:05 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX040 · NX025 | On time 8:30 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 5h25 | 1:55 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 transfer | |
NX040 · NX025 | On time 8:30 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 5h15 | 1:45 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
NX040 · NX025 | On time 9:15 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 5h30 | 2:45 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 transfer | |
NX040 · NX025 | On time 9:15 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 5h20 | 2:35 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 4:15 AM Bristol | 3h15 | 7:30 AM London Gatwick Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:15 AM Bristol | 3h25 | 8:40 AM London Gatwick Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Bristol to London Gatwick Airport
Buses from Bristol to London Gatwick Airport run on average 45 times per day, taking around 3h 26m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $19 (€15) if you book in advance.
There are 27 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:10, the last at 21:15. The fastest bus covers the 106 miles (171 km) distance in 3h 10m.
Distance 106 miles (171 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price $19 (€15) |
Buses per day 45 |
Direct buses 27 |
Fastest bus 3h 10m |
First bus 01:10 |
Last bus 21:15 |
Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus, Megabus from Bristol to London Gatwick AirportYou can travel by bus between Bristol to London Gatwick Airport with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus for as low as $19 (€15). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Bristol to London Gatwick Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bristol 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.

- Megabus
- Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Megabus
- Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
- 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.
- Megabus
- One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
- 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).
- Megabus
- Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
- 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.
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