Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to London Gatwick Airport bus with National Express

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The cheapest and fastest buses from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to London Gatwick Airport

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Nov 11
Cheapest price on Nov 11
€21
Average ticket price on Nov 11
€31
Fastest journey on Nov 11
6 h 30 m
Average journey duration on Nov 11
8 h 20 m
Buses on Nov 11
5
Distance
314 km
Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) 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 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to London Gatwick Airport will cost around €31 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €21.

Fast buses

On Wed, Nov 11, we found 5 buses from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to London Gatwick Airport, including 5 direct services.

On Wed, Nov 11 the direct buses cover the 314 km distance in an average of 8 h 20 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 30 m .

On Wed, Nov 11 the slowest buses will take 9 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.

  • National Express
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  • National Express
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  • FlixBus
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  • FlixBus
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  • National Express
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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to London Gatwick Airport

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Buses from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to London Gatwick Airport run on average 23 times per day, taking around 7h 33m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €14 if you book in advance.

The earliest bus runs at 04:45, the last at 17:45. The fastest bus covers the 195 miles (314 km) distance in 5h 45m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
195 miles (314 km)
Average bus duration
7h 33m
Cheapest ticket price
€14
Buses per day
23
Fastest bus
5h 45m
First bus
4:45 AM
Last bus
5:45 PM
Cheapest Month
Jul
Cheapest Day
Sat
High Season
Apr - Jun
Low Season
Jul - Sep
Busiest Day
Fri
Least Busy Day
Sun
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Frequently asked questions about your Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to London Gatwick Airport trip

Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to London Gatwick Airport.

Cheap bus tickets from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to London Gatwick Airport can start from as little as €14 when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to London Gatwick Airport is €47 ; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The earliest bus from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to London Gatwick Airport leaves at 4:45 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest bus from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to London Gatwick Airport leaves at 5:45 PM.
There are 23 buses a day from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to London Gatwick Airport which require at least one change with National Express, FlixBus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer buses.

Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to London Gatwick Airport Bus Timetables

OperatorDeparture TimeArrival TimeDurationDeparture daysCheapest price
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
01:45AM
Arrival Time
10:20AM
Duration
8h35
Departure days
Fri
Cheapest price
€42
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
04:40AM
Arrival Time
12:50PM
Duration
8h10
Departure days
Sun
Cheapest price
€34
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
05:40AM
Arrival Time
02:00PM
Duration
8h20
Departure days
Fri
Cheapest price
€22
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
05:43AM
Arrival Time
04:05PM
Duration
10h22
Departure days
Fri
Cheapest price
€89
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
05:45AM
Arrival Time
03:10PM
Duration
9h25
Departure days
Fri
Cheapest price
€16
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
06:25AM
Arrival Time
01:05PM
Duration
6h40
Departure days
Sat
Cheapest price
€44
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
06:45AM
Arrival Time
02:55PM
Duration
8h10
Departure days
Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
€19
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
07:05AM
Arrival Time
04:35PM
Duration
9h30
Departure days
Fri
Cheapest price
€31
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
07:58AM
Arrival Time
06:05PM
Duration
10h07
Departure days
Fri
Cheapest price
€83
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
08:05AM
Arrival Time
03:55PM
Duration
7h50
Departure days
Sat
Cheapest price
€25
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
08:30AM
Arrival Time
06:20PM
Duration
9h50
Departure days
Sat
Cheapest price
€31
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
09:05AM
Arrival Time
05:25PM
Duration
8h20
Departure days
Fri
Cheapest price
€22
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
09:30AM
Arrival Time
06:05PM
Duration
8h35
Departure days
Fri
Cheapest price
€69
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
09:50AM
Arrival Time
06:30PM
Duration
8h40
Departure days
Mon, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
€21
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
10:05AM
Arrival Time
07:35PM
Duration
9h30
Departure days
Fri
Cheapest price
€87
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
10:13AM
Arrival Time
07:35PM
Duration
9h22
Departure days
Fri
Cheapest price
€87
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
10:50AM
Arrival Time
07:40PM
Duration
8h50
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
€22
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
11:00AM
Arrival Time
08:10PM
Duration
9h10
Departure days
Fri
Cheapest price
€28
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
11:13AM
Arrival Time
09:10PM
Duration
9h57
Departure days
Fri
Cheapest price
€86
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
12:10PM
Arrival Time
07:10PM
Duration
7h00
Departure days
Sun
Cheapest price
€44
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
12:20PM
Arrival Time
09:40PM
Duration
9h20
Departure days
Wed
Cheapest price
€21
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
12:30PM
Arrival Time
10:55PM
Duration
10h25
Departure days
Tue
Cheapest price
€25
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
12:55PM
Arrival Time
09:10PM
Duration
8h15
Departure days
Fri
Cheapest price
€63
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
01:30PM
Arrival Time
09:25PM
Duration
7h55
Departure days
Fri
Cheapest price
€22
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
03:25PM
Arrival Time
12:55AM
Duration
9h30
Departure days
Mon, Wed, Thu
Cheapest price
€18
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
04:25PM
Arrival Time
01:45AM
Duration
9h20
Departure days
Fri
Cheapest price
€15
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
04:50PM
Arrival Time
03:00AM
Duration
10h10
Departure days
Tue
Cheapest price
€28
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
05:50PM
Arrival Time
03:50AM
Duration
10h00
Departure days
Fri
Cheapest price
€22
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
06:15PM
Arrival Time
12:45AM
Duration
6h30
Departure days
Mon, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
€40
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
07:15PM
Arrival Time
01:45AM
Duration
6h30
Departure days
Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun
Cheapest price
€47
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
10:00PM
Arrival Time
10:00AM
Duration
12h00
Departure days
Fri
Cheapest price
€22
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
10:45PM
Arrival Time
07:00AM
Duration
8h15
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun
Cheapest price
€24
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
11:45PM
Arrival Time
07:50AM
Duration
8h05
Departure days
Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Cheapest price
€22

Live departures

Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to London Gatwick Airport bus times

The table below shows live departures for Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to London Gatwick Airport buses for today, Tuesday, November 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
FlixBus4:50 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
10h10
3:00 AM London Gatwick Airport0 transfersDirect
FlixBus10:45 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
8h15
7:00 AM London Gatwick Airport0 transfersDirect
FlixBus11:45 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
8h05
7:50 AM London Gatwick Airport0 transfersDirect
Wednesday, November 11
National Express12:20 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
9h20
9:40 PM London Gatwick Airport0 transfersDirect

This is the last bus of the day.

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Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to London Gatwick AirportYou can travel by bus between Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to London Gatwick Airport with National Express, FlixBus for as low as €14. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

FlixBus

About
FlixBus is one of Europe’s leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and now offering long-distance services across Europe and the United States. In addition to its extensive daytime network, FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select European routes. Standard amenities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge devices, extra legroom, luggage space, and onboard toilets, with snacks and drinks available for purchase. FlixBus offers a single Standard ticket type for all routes, which includes one carry-on bag and one checked bag per passenger. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and for reserving specific seats, such as Extra Seats, Table Seats, or Panorama Seats. This combination of affordability, comfort, and wide coverage makes FlixBus a popular choice for budget-conscious travelers.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average FlixBus Duration
6h 10m
Cheapest FlixBus Price
€19
FlixBus frequency
8 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
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.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed for a fee; must be booked.
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed; guide dogs travel for free.

National Express

About
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach company, operating over 550 services per day and serving more than 900 destinations nationwide. It also runs frequent services to major UK airports — including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and Bristol — 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and offer free Wi-Fi and onboard entertainment. Most vehicles are equipped with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, allowing you to charge your phone or laptop during your journey. Ticket options include Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare, with the latter providing maximum flexibility for cancellations or changes.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average National Express Duration
5h 45m
Cheapest National Express Price
€14
National Express frequency
16 a day
Luggage included
Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
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.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible toilets.
Bikes
Folding Bikes are allowed; non-folding bikes are not allowed.

Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) and London Gatwick Airport

Review the details behind your booking, from operators and ticket rules to luggage, onboard amenities, accessibility, and route-specific travel policies.

When taking a bus from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to London Gatwick Airport, you can count on National Express, FlixBus for the best way to get you to London Gatwick Airport. You can also check all possible bus companies who offer a service between Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) and London Gatwick Airport and compare the amenities they offer before buying a bus ticket.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the bus from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to London Gatwick Airport:
  • National Express
    • Assistance
    • Priority seating
    • Accessible toilets.
  • FlixBus
    • Assistance
    • Priority boarding
    • Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the bus from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to London Gatwick Airport for bus company National Express, FlixBus.
Whether you can cancel your bus ticket from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to London Gatwick Airport depends on the bus companies:
  • 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.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the bus with bus company {providersWithBike}.
Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the bus from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to London Gatwick Airport.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a bus ticket from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to London Gatwick Airport:
  • 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).
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a bus ticket from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to London Gatwick Airport:
  • National Express
    • 10€ per additional bag.
  • FlixBus
    • Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Yes, you can bring your pet on the bus from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to London Gatwick Airport. The following conditions apply:
  • FlixBus
    • Small pets in carriers allowed
    • guide dogs travel for free.
You can reserve your seat on the bus from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to London Gatwick Airport with the following bus company: National Express, FlixBus
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the bus from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to London Gatwick Airport with the following bus company: National Express, FlixBus.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the bus from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to London Gatwick Airport with the following bus company: National Express, FlixBus.

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