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Gatwick Aviation Museum
Volunteer-run museum near the airport with British aircraft, cockpits, and aviation exhibits. A good specialist stop for plane enthusiasts during a layover or airport-area stay.
Cheapest price
$33
Average price
$48
Fastest journey
2 h 50 m
Average duration
2 h 55 m
Buses per day
17
Distance
75 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Fratton (FTN) 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 Fratton (FTN) to London Gatwick Airport will cost around $48 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $33.
It's difficult to get from Fratton (FTN) to London Gatwick Airport without transferring at least once.
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NX030 · NX200
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NX030 · NX200Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Fratton (FTN) to London Gatwick Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $6, and a bus costs an average of $24.
Distance: 46 miles (75 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Ferry | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$33 Average price | $22 Average price Cheapest | $31 Average price | $22 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 15m Average total duration 1h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 14m Average total duration 1h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 45m Average total duration Fastest 45m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 1h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Fratton (FTN) to London Gatwick Airport:
A train is $10 (€8) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Fratton (FTN) to London Gatwick Airport costing on average $31 (€26).
A train is $12 (€10) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Fratton (FTN) to London Gatwick Airport costing on average $33 (€28).
Other travel options to London Gatwick Airport take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 44m.
Bus takes on average 1h 45m.
You'll arrive about -1h -21m sooner (1h 45m by bus vs 1h 24m by car) and save roughly $-11.46 (€-9.45) compared to fuel and tolls ($33 (€28) vs $22 (€18)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by National Express.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:05AM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:20AM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:20AM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:35AM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:05AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:14AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 3h26 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:34AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 3h11 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:39PM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 3h16 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:55PM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:34PM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 3h31 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:05PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:35PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:35PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:54PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 3h36 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:29PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 3h41 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:39PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 3h21 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:55PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:55PM | Arrival Time 11:05PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 11:05PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 11:05PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $60 |
The table below shows live departures for Fratton (FTN) to London Gatwick Airport buses for today, Saturday, June 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX030 · NX200 | 8:10 PM Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 3h05 | 11:15 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 transfer | |
NX030 · NX200 | 8:15 PM Portsmouth, International Port | 2h50 | 11:05 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, June 28 | |||||
NX030 · NX200 | Delayed 12:34 PM 3:05 AMPortsmouth, University | 3h15 | 6:20 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
NX030 · NX200 | Delayed 11:35 AM 3:20 AMPortsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 3h00 | 6:20 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
NX030 · NX025 | Delayed 12:34 PM 5:50 AMPortsmouth, University | 3h10 | 11:05 AM 11:05 AMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
NX030 · NX025 | Delayed 11:35 AM 6:05 AMPortsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 2h55 | 11:05 AM 11:05 AMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
NX030 · NX025 | On time 7:50 AM Portsmouth, International Port | 5h15 | 1:05 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
NX030 · NX210 | Delayed 12:34 PM 8:14 AMPortsmouth, University | 3h26 | 11:40 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
NX030 · NX210 | Delayed 11:35 AM 8:30 AMPortsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 3h10 | 11:40 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
NX030 · NX230 | Delayed 12:34 PM 10:34 AMPortsmouth, University | 3h11 | 1:45 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
NX030 · NX230 | Delayed 11:35 AM 10:50 AMPortsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 2h55 | 1:45 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
NX030 · NX025 | On time 1:34 PM Portsmouth, University | 3h31 | 5:05 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
NX030 · NX025 | On time 1:50 PM Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 3h15 | 5:05 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
NX030 · NX025 | On time 3:35 PM Portsmouth, International Port | 5h25 | 9:00 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
NX030 · NX025 | On time 4:39 PM Portsmouth, University | 3h21 | 8:00 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
NX030 · NX025 | On time 4:55 PM Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 3h05 | 8:00 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
NX030 · NX200 | On time 7:55 PM Portsmouth, University | 3h10 | 11:05 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
NX030 · NX200 | On time 8:10 PM Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 2h55 | 11:05 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Fratton (FTN) to London Gatwick Airport run on average 16 times per day, taking around 1h 45m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $24 (€20) but you can travel from only $6 (€5) by train.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 06:50, the last at 18:55. The fastest bus covers the 46 miles (75 km) distance in 3h 10m.
Distance 46 miles (75 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price $24 (€20) |
Buses per day 16 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 3h 10m |
First bus 6:50 AM |
Last bus 6:55 PM |
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Volunteer-run museum near the airport with British aircraft, cockpits, and aviation exhibits. A good specialist stop for plane enthusiasts during a layover or airport-area stay.
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Vast protected landscape of chalk hills, trails, and viewpoints. A top regional nature destination for longer walks and panoramic scenery.
A hearty British breakfast with eggs, sausages, bacon, beans, mushrooms, tomatoes, and toast. It is a classic national staple served across England.
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Airport prices are higher than in town. Coffee, snacks, and sit-down meals cost noticeably more than city averages.
Service is usually included only at sit-down restaurants. If not, 10-12.5% is standard for good service. No tip needed for fast food or coffee; round up taxis if you wish.
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