London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bristol bus with National Express

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The cheapest and fastest buses from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bristol

Showing times and prices for Jun 18

Cheapest price

$21

Average price

$45

Fastest journey

3 h 10 m

Average duration

3 h 16 m

Buses per day

54

Distance

171 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) 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 (LGW) to Bristol will cost around $45 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $21.

Fast buses

Of the 54 buses that leave London Gatwick Airport (LGW) for Bristol on Wed, Jun 18, 40 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Wed, Jun 18 the direct buses cover the 171 km distance in an average of 3 h 16 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 10 m .

On Wed, Jun 18 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.

FlixBusFlixBus
09:20PM3h20
London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
12:40AMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
$211One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
09:30PM3h10
Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)
12:40AMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
$211One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
01:15PM3h30
London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
04:45PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
$221One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
07:25PM3h30
London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
10:55PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
$221One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
06:15PM3h20
Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)
09:35PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
$221One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bristol

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bristol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 5m.

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Bus
Train

€22

Average price

Cheapest

€99

Average price

5h 4m

Average duration

4h 34m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

3h 35m

Average duration

Fastest

3h 5m

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30m

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Live departures

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bristol bus times

Showing buses for today, Tuesday, June 17
Last updated at 10:51 AM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
national_expressNX200
Delayed
12:50 PM 10:50 AMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
3h45
2:35 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX210 · NX202
On time
11:20 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
4h25
3:45 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
1 transfer
national_expressNX210 · NX202
On time
11:30 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
4h15
3:45 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus12:15 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
3h30
3:45 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus12:25 PM Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)
3h20
3:45 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX200
On time
12:50 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
3h55
4:45 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus1:05 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
3h35
4:40 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus1:15 PM Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)
3h25
4:40 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX205 · NX202
On time
1:30 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
4h10
5:40 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus2:15 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
3h35
5:50 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus2:25 PM Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)
3h25
5:50 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX200
On time
2:50 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
4h15
7:05 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus4:15 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
3h30
7:45 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus4:25 PM Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)
3h20
7:45 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX200
On time
5:00 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
3h45
8:45 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus5:05 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
3h30
8:35 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus5:15 PM Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)
3h20
8:35 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus6:25 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
3h30
9:55 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX205 · NX202
On time
6:35 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
3h50
10:25 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus6:35 PM Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)
3h20
9:55 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX200
On time
8:00 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
3h45
11:45 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus8:20 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
3h20
11:40 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus8:30 PM Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)
3h10
11:40 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX20110:05 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
3h30
1:35 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus10:20 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
3h20
1:40 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus10:30 PM Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)
3h10
1:40 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX025 · NX040
On time
10:45 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
10h00
8:45 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
1 transfer
Wednesday, June 18
national_expressNX2014:40 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
3h50
8:30 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX2014:50 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
3h40
8:30 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX025 · NX2025:25 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
4h10
9:35 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)1 transfer
national_expressNX025 · NX2025:40 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
3h55
9:35 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus6:20 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
3h30
9:50 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus6:30 AM Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)
3h20
9:50 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX210 · NX2026:45 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
4h50
11:35 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)1 transfer
national_expressNX2006:50 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
3h45
10:35 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX210 · NX202
Delayed
8:00 AM 7:00 AMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
4h35
11:35 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus8:05 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
3h30
11:35 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus8:15 AM Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)
3h20
11:35 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX025 · NX2028:55 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
4h40
1:35 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)1 transfer
national_expressNX2009:05 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
3h30
12:35 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX025 · NX2029:10 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
4h25
1:35 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus10:05 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
3h40
1:45 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus10:15 AM Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)
3h30
1:45 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX210 · NX202
On time
11:30 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
4h15
3:45 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
1 transfer
national_expressNX025 · NX040
On time
10:30 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
10h15
8:45 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
1 transfer
national_expressNX025 · NX040
On time
10:45 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
10h00
8:45 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
1 transfer

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Overview: Bus from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bristol

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Buses from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bristol run on average 33 times per day, taking around 4h 34m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $18 (€15) if you book in advance.
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
106 miles (171 km)
Average bus duration
4h 34m
Cheapest ticket price
$18 (€15)
Buses per day
33
Direct buses
13
Fastest bus
3h 20m
First bus
07:20
Last bus
23:45
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

Bus Providers: National Express, FlixBus, Megabus from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bristol

FlixBus

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About
FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance bus services in Europe and the U.S. FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select routes throughout Europe.
Luggage & cancellation policy
luggage
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
luggage
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
cancellation
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
Wifi
foodOnboard
Food sold onboard
seatReservation
Seat reservation
bathroomOnboard
Toilets
usbPlugs
USB plugs
accessibility
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Wheelchair-accessible buses.
bikes
Bikes
Bikes are allowed for a fee; must be booked.
pets
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed; guide dogs travel for free.

National Express

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About
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance bus company operating over 550 buses per day and serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express also operates bus services to all major UK airports, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol, 24 hours a day.
Luggage & cancellation policy
luggage
Luggage included
Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
luggage
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
cancellation
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
Wifi
foodOnboard
Food sold onboard
seatReservation
Seat reservation
bathroomOnboard
Toilets
usbPlugs
USB plugs
accessibility
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible toilets.
bikes
Bikes
Folding Bikes are allowed; non-folding bikes are not allowed.

Megabus

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ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-22:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
11 km
carConnection
Car connection
North Side Road
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Café in the terminal (in the station)
  • Fast-food outlet (in the station).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the terminal.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for Bristol, Airport
  • Bus: A1, A2
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Bristol, University Queens Road
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