The cheapest and fastest buses from London Blackfriars (BFR) to London Gatwick Airport
Cheapest price
$8
Average price
$10
Fastest journey
1 h 35 m
Average duration
2 h 11 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
39 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from London Blackfriars (BFR) 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 London Blackfriars (BFR) to London Gatwick Airport will cost around $10 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $8.
Of the 5 buses that leave London Blackfriars (BFR) for London Gatwick Airport on Mon, Mar 23, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Mar 23 the direct buses cover the 39 km distance in an average of 2 h 11 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 35 m .
On Mon, Mar 23 the slowest buses will take 2 h 45 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 London Blackfriars (BFR) to London Gatwick Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Blackfriars (BFR) to London Gatwick Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 42m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $8, and a train costs an average of $14.
Distance: 24 miles (39 km)
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$10 Average price Cheapest | $22 Average price |
2h 26m Average total duration 1h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 12m Average total duration Fastest 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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London Blackfriars (BFR) to London Gatwick Airport Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:23AM | Arrival Time 02:35AM | Duration 2h12 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:27AM | Arrival Time 02:35AM | Duration 2h08 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:53AM | Arrival Time 02:55AM | Duration 2h02 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:57AM | Arrival Time 02:55AM | Duration 1h58 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:30AM | Arrival Time 02:35AM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:33AM | Arrival Time 03:35AM | Duration 2h02 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:37AM | Arrival Time 03:35AM | Duration 1h58 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:50AM | Arrival Time 02:55AM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 03:35AM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:33AM | Arrival Time 05:25AM | Duration 2h52 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:37AM | Arrival Time 05:25AM | Duration 2h48 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:53AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 4h07 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:57AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 4h03 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:30AM | Arrival Time 05:25AM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:02AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 2h58 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:06AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 2h54 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:02AM | Arrival Time 11:05AM | Duration 3h03 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:06AM | Arrival Time 11:05AM | Duration 2h59 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 11:05AM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:55AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:55AM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:55PM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:55PM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:55PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:51PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 3h19 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:56PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 3h14 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:51PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 3h09 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:56PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 3h04 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:55PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:25PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:55PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 01:45AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:34PM | Arrival Time 01:45AM | Duration 3h11 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 02:35AM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:34PM | Arrival Time 02:35AM | Duration 3h01 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 01:45AM | Duration 1h46 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Live departures
London Blackfriars (BFR) to London Gatwick Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for London Blackfriars (BFR) to London Gatwick Airport buses for today, Sunday, March 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NXA8 · NX025 | On time 9:00 AM London, York Road (London Eye) | 3h05 | 12:05 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
NXA8 · NX025 | On time 10:00 AM London, York Road (London Eye) | 3h05 | 1:05 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
NXA8 · NX025 | On time 10:55 AM London, York Road (London Eye) | 3h10 | 2:05 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
NXA8 · NX025 | On time 11:55 AM London, York Road (London Eye) | 3h15 | 3:10 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
NXA8 · NX025 | On time 12:55 PM London, York Road (London Eye) | 3h10 | 4:05 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
NXA8 · NX025 | On time 1:55 PM London, York Road (London Eye) | 3h10 | 5:05 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
NXA8 · NX025 | On time 2:55 PM London, York Road (London Eye) | 3h15 | 6:10 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
NXA8 · NX025 | On time 3:56 PM London, York Road (London Eye) | 3h14 | 7:10 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
NXA8 · NX025 | On time 4:56 PM London, York Road (London Eye) | 3h04 | 8:00 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
NXA8 · NX025 | On time 5:55 PM London, York Road (London Eye) | 3h05 | 9:00 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
NXA8 · NX025 | On time 7:25 PM London, York Road (London Eye) | 3h05 | 10:30 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
NXA8 · NX025 | On time 9:00 PM London, York Road (London Eye) | 2h45 | 11:45 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
NXA8 · NX025 | On time 10:34 PM London, York Road (London Eye) | 3h11 | 1:45 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
NXA8 · NX025 | On time 11:34 PM London, York Road (London Eye) | 3h01 | 2:35 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
| Monday, March 23 | |||||
![]() | 3:30 AM London Blackfriars (BFR) | 2h05 | 5:35 AM London Gatwick Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from London Blackfriars (BFR) to London Gatwick Airport
Buses from London Blackfriars (BFR) to London Gatwick Airport run on average 52 times per day, taking around 1h 56m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $8 (€6) if you book in advance.
There are 18 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 02:30, the last at 23:59. The fastest bus covers the 24 miles (39 km) distance in 1h 10m.
Distance 24 miles (39 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price $8 (€6) |
Buses per day 52 |
Direct buses 18 |
Fastest bus 1h 10m |
First bus 02:30 |
Last bus 23:59 |
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Cheapest day Tue |
High season Jul - Sep |
Low season Jan - Mar |
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Least busy day Sun |
Bus providers: National Express from London Blackfriars (BFR) to London Gatwick AirportYou can travel by bus between London Blackfriars (BFR) to London Gatwick Airport with National Express for as low as $8 (€6). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from London Blackfriars (BFR) to London Gatwick Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Blackfriars (BFR) 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.
- 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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