- Must visit
M Shed
City museum on Bristol’s docks covering local history, industry, people, and transport in a lively waterfront setting.
Cheapest price
$33
Average price
$42
Fastest journey
3 h 14 m
Average duration
3 h 17 m
Buses per day
62
Distance
171 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Bristol is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Bristol will cost around $42 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $33.
Of the 62 buses that leave London Gatwick Airport for Bristol on Thu, Jul 09, 48 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jul 09 the direct buses cover the 171 km distance in an average of 3 h 17 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 14 m .
On Thu, Jul 09 the slowest buses will take 3 h 20 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.
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from London Gatwick Airport to Bristol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $13. 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 $13, and a train costs an average of $35.
Distance: 106 miles (171 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Ferry | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$24 Average price Cheapest | $76 Average price | $31 Average price | $60 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 58m Average total duration 3h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 15m Average total duration 2h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 28m Average total duration Fastest 28m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 2h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from London Gatwick Airport to Bristol:
A bus is $7 (€6) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from London Gatwick Airport to Bristol costing on average $31 (€26).
A bus is $52 (€43) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London Gatwick Airport to Bristol costing on average $76 (€62).
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 45m.
Bus takes on average 3h 28m.
Tickets start at around $24 (€20) compared to roughly $60 (€49) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $36 (€30). The journey takes 3h 28m versus 2h 35m 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, National Express.
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.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 05:15AM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:10AM | Arrival Time 05:15AM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:35AM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:50AM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:35AM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:40AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45AM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:55AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:05AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:25AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:55AM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:05AM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:05AM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:55AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:05AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:35AM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:05PM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:25PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:55PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:05PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:25PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:25PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:25PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:25PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:25PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:35PM | Arrival Time 11:59PM | Duration 3h24 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 11:59PM | Duration 3h14 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 12:45AM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 12:45AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 12:55AM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 12:55AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 02:35AM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:05PM | Arrival Time 02:35AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 02:40AM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:25PM | Arrival Time 02:40AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 05:15AM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 05:15AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $60 |
The table below shows live departures for London Gatwick Airport to Bristol buses for today, Wednesday, July 8. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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NX210 · NX202 | Delayed 7:10 PM 12:30 PMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 4h05 | 4:35 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 1:15 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 3h30 | 4:45 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:25 PM Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 3h20 | 4:45 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX200 | 2:05 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 3h40 | 5:45 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:15 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 3h30 | 5:45 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX210 · NX202 | Delayed 7:10 PM 2:20 PMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 4h20 | 6:40 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 2:25 PM Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 3h20 | 5:45 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX200 | 4:05 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 4h00 | 8:05 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX201 · NX202 | On time 4:15 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 4h20 | 8:35 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 5:15 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 3h30 | 8:45 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:25 PM Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 3h20 | 8:45 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX200 | 6:15 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 3h30 | 9:45 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:20 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 3h30 | 9:50 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:30 PM Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 3h20 | 9:50 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:30 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 3h30 | 11:00 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:40 PM Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 3h20 | 11:00 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:35 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 3h24 | 11:59 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:45 PM Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 3h14 | 11:59 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX200 | 9:15 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 3h30 | 12:45 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:30 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 3h25 | 12:55 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:40 PM Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 3h15 | 12:55 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX201 | On time 11:05 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 3h30 | 2:35 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:15 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 3h25 | 2:40 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:25 PM Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 3h15 | 2:40 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, July 9 | |||||
NX209 | 1:00 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 4h15 | 5:15 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX209 | 1:10 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 4h05 | 5:15 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:35 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 3h30 | 9:05 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX201 | 5:40 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 3h50 | 9:30 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:45 AM Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 3h20 | 9:05 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX201 | 5:50 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 3h40 | 9:30 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 · NX202 | On time 6:25 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 4h10 | 10:35 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1 transfer | |
NX025 · NX202 | 6:40 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 3h55 | 10:35 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 7:00 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 3h30 | 10:30 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:10 AM Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 3h20 | 10:30 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX200 | On time 7:40 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 3h55 | 11:35 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX200 | Delayed 7:20 AM 7:50 AMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 3h45 | 11:35 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:30 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 3h30 | 12:00 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:40 AM Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 3h20 | 12:00 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:30 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 3h30 | 1:00 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:40 AM Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 3h20 | 1:00 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX200 | On time 9:50 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 3h45 | 1:35 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX200 | On time 10:05 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 3h30 | 1:35 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX230 · NX202 | 10:45 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 4h00 | 2:45 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1 transfer | |
NX230 · NX202 | On time 10:55 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 3h50 | 2:45 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 11:05 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 3h35 | 2:40 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:15 AM Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 3h25 | 2:40 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX200 | On time 11:50 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 3h45 | 3:35 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX200 | On time 12:05 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 3h30 | 3:35 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX210 · NX202 | 12:20 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 4h15 | 4:35 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1 transfer | |
NX210 · NX202 | 12:30 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 4h05 | 4:35 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1 transfer | |
NX200 | On time 1:50 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 3h55 | 5:45 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX200 | On time 2:05 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 3h40 | 5:45 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX200 | On time 3:50 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 4h15 | 8:05 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX200 | On time 4:05 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 4h00 | 8:05 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX200 | On time 6:00 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 3h45 | 9:45 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX200 | On time 6:15 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 3h30 | 9:45 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 · NX202 | On time 7:10 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 4h15 | 11:25 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1 transfer | |
NX200 | On time 9:00 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 3h45 | 12:45 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX200 | On time 9:15 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 3h30 | 12:45 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 · NX209 | On time 11:30 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 5h45 | 5:15 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from London Gatwick Airport to Bristol run on average 52 times per day, taking around 3h 28m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $13 (€11) if you book in advance.
There are 38 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 02:35, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 106 miles (171 km) distance in 3h 10m.
Distance 106 miles (171 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price $13 (€11) |
Buses per day 52 |
Direct buses 38 |
Fastest bus 3h 10m |
First bus 2:35 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
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City museum on Bristol’s docks covering local history, industry, people, and transport in a lively waterfront setting.
Major museum and gallery with art, archaeology, natural history, and Egyptian collections near the University area.
Award-winning ship museum and visitor attraction telling the story of Brunel’s pioneering steamship.
Lively waterfront walking area with museums, public art, boats, and some of the city’s most photogenic views.
Elegant neighborhood of terraces, boutiques, and leafy streets, ideal for strolling near the bridge.
Historic covered market area and surrounding lanes with strong local character in Bristol Old City.
Traditional West Country cider made from local apples. Bristol has a strong cider culture, and local ciders are a classic drink to try in pubs and cider houses.
A lightly sweet enriched bun with currants and sugar, strongly associated with nearby Bath and commonly found across Bristol and the wider region.
Famous hard cheese from Somerset, just south of Bristol. It is one of the region’s best-known traditional foods and appears in ploughman’s lunches and pub menus.
Small, acclaimed modern British restaurant in Wapping Wharf shipping containers, known for seasonal tasting-style plates and warm service.
Well-known Spanish tapas restaurant near Bristol Harbourside, praised for wood-fired cooking, quality ingredients, and a lively dining room.
Established basement steakhouse and grill known for dry-aged beef, strong cocktails, and a stylish atmosphere in central Bristol.
Generally cheaper than London but pricier than many UK cities. Hotels and dining are moderate, while budget eats and buses offer good value.
About 10-12.5% in restaurants if service is not included. Round up in taxis. No tip expected for pubs, cafés, or counter service, but small change is appreciated.
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Most London Gatwick Airport to Bristol buses use the London, Victoria Coach Station to Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) station pair, with some services arriving at Bristol, University Queens Road. Use this guide to compare London Gatwick Airport and Bristol bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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