The cheapest and fastest buses from Cambridge to London Gatwick Airport
Cheapest price
$11
Average price
$42
Fastest journey
2 h 35 m
Average duration
2 h 48 m
Buses per day
40
Distance
117 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Cambridge 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 Cambridge to London Gatwick Airport will cost around $42 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $11.
Of the 40 buses that leave Cambridge for London Gatwick Airport on Wed, Jul 22, 14 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jul 22 the direct buses cover the 117 km distance in an average of 2 h 48 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 35 m .
On Wed, Jul 22 the slowest buses will take 3 h 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.
FlixBus12:50 PM3h15Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)4:05 PMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal South$111One-way0 transfers
FlixBus12:50 PM3h00Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)3:50 PMGatwick Airport (North Terminal)$111One-way0 transfers
FlixBus6:45 PM2h45Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)9:30 PMGatwick Airport (North Terminal)$121One-way0 transfers
FlixBus4:30 PM3h15Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)7:45 PMGatwick Airport (North Terminal)$121One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:30 AM3h00Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)1:30 PMGatwick Airport (North Terminal)$121One-way0 transfers
FlixBus3:25 AM2h35Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)6:00 AMGatwick Airport (North Terminal)$131One-way0 transfers
FlixBus6:45 PM2h45Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)9:30 PMGatwick Airport (North Terminal)$121One-way0 transfers
FlixBus3:25 AM2h45Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)6:10 AMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal South$131One-way0 transfers
FlixBus6:45 PM2h55Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)9:40 PMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal South$121One-way0 transfers
FlixBus6:30 AM3h00Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)9:30 AMGatwick Airport (North Terminal)$141One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Cambridge to London Gatwick Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cambridge to London Gatwick Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 26m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, and a train costs an average of $19.
Distance: 72 miles (117 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$24 Average price Cheapest | $36 Average price | $39 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 33m Average total duration 3h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 56m Average total duration Fastest 2h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Cambridge to London Gatwick Airport:
A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cambridge to London Gatwick Airport costing on average $36 (€30).
Other travel options to London Gatwick Airport take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 3m.
Tickets start at around $24 (€20) compared to roughly $39 (€32) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $15 (€12). The journey takes 3h 3m versus 1h 47m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Cambridge to London Gatwick Airport Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:35AM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:50AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:25AM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:50AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:45AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:05AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:55AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:55PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 04:15AM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $73 |
Live departures
Cambridge to London Gatwick Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Cambridge to London Gatwick Airport buses for today, Tuesday, July 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 10:30 AM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 3h10 | 1:40 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:30 AM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 3h00 | 1:30 PM Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX786 · NX230 | 10:40 AM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 5h25 | 4:05 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 transfer | |
NX786 · NX230 | 10:40 AM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 5h15 | 3:55 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 12:50 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 3h00 | 3:50 PM Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:50 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 3h15 | 4:05 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX727 · NX210 | 1:55 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 4h15 | 6:10 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
NX727 · NX210 | 1:55 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 4h25 | 6:20 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 transfer | |
NX786 · NX230 | 2:15 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 5h20 | 7:35 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
NX786 · NX230 | 2:15 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 5h30 | 7:45 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 transfer | |
NX728 · NX025 | 4:00 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 5h10 | 9:10 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 transfer | |
NX728 · NX025 | 4:00 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 5h00 | 9:00 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 4:30 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 3h25 | 7:55 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:30 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 3h15 | 7:45 PM Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX728 · NX025 | 6:15 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 4h25 | 10:40 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 transfer | |
NX728 · NX025 | 6:15 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 4h15 | 10:30 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 6:45 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 2h55 | 9:40 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:45 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 2h45 | 9:30 PM Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX786 · NX230 | 10:40 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 5h35 | 4:15 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 transfer | |
NX786 · NX230 | 10:40 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 5h25 | 4:05 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
NX727 · NX210 | 1:35 AM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 4h00 | 5:35 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
NX727 · NX210 | 1:35 AM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 4h10 | 5:45 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 3:25 AM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 2h45 | 6:10 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:25 AM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 2h35 | 6:00 AM Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX727 · NX200 | 3:50 AM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 4h40 | 8:30 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 transfer | |
NX727 · NX200 | 3:50 AM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 4h30 | 8:20 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
NX727 · NX025 | 5:45 AM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 4h35 | 10:20 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 transfer | |
NX727 · NX025 | 5:45 AM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 4h25 | 10:10 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
NX786 · NX230 | 6:00 AM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 4h50 | 10:50 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 transfer | |
NX786 · NX230 | 6:00 AM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 4h40 | 10:40 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 6:30 AM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 3h00 | 9:30 AM Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:30 AM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 3h10 | 9:40 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX727 · NX025 | 7:55 AM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 4h10 | 12:05 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
NX727 · NX025 | 7:55 AM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 4h20 | 12:15 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 8:10 AM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 3h15 | 11:25 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:10 AM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 3h05 | 11:15 AM Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX727 · NX201 | 9:20 AM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 4h20 | 1:40 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
NX727 · NX201 | 9:20 AM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 4h30 | 1:50 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Cambridge to London Gatwick Airport
Buses from Cambridge to London Gatwick Airport run on average 29 times per day, taking around 3h 3m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $9 (€8) if you book in advance.
There are 6 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:35, the last at 22:40. The fastest bus covers the 72 miles (117 km) distance in 2h 50m.
Distance 72 miles (117 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 (€8) |
Buses per day 29 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 2h 50m |
First bus 12:35 AM |
Last bus 10:40 PM |
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Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Bus providers: FlixBus, National Express from Cambridge to London Gatwick AirportYou can travel by bus between Cambridge to London Gatwick Airport with FlixBus, National Express for as low as $9 (€8). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Cambridge to London Gatwick Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cambridge 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.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- 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.
- 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).
- 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.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Cambridge to London Gatwick Airport
Most Cambridge to London Gatwick Airport buses use the Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) to London, Victoria Coach Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Cambridge and London Gatwick Airport bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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