The cheapest and fastest buses from London Gatwick Airport to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
Cheapest price
$26
Average price
$29
Fastest journey
3 h 25 m
Average duration
5 h 43 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
170 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) 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 Temple Meads (BRI) will cost around $29 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $26.
Of the 4 buses that leave London Gatwick Airport for Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) on Mon, Nov 24, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Nov 24 the direct buses cover the 170 km distance in an average of 5 h 43 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 25 m .
On Mon, Nov 24 the slowest buses will take 10 h 15 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 Gatwick Airport to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Gatwick Airport to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from €20. 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 ferry costs an average of €20, and a train costs an average of €31.
Distance: 105 miles (170 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Ferry |
|---|---|---|
€23 Average price | €63 Average price | €21 Average price Cheapest |
3h 55m Average total duration 3h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 1m Average total duration 2h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 45m Average total duration Fastest 45m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* |
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London Gatwick Airport to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) Bus Timetables
| 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 Sun | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:35AM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:55AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:55AM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:05AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:05AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:25PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:05PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:25PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:25PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:05PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:25PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:35PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 12:45AM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 12:40AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 12:40AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 02:35AM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:20PM | Arrival Time 02:40AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 05:15AM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 02:40AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Live departures
London Gatwick Airport to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) bus times
The table below shows live departures for London Gatwick Airport to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) buses for today, Sunday, November 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX025 · NX040 | Delayed 1:20 PM 3:35 AMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 5h40 | 12:15 PM 12:15 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 9:05 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 3h30 | 12:35 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:15 AM Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 3h20 | 12:35 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX200 | 9:50 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 3h45 | 1:35 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:05 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 3h40 | 1:45 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:15 AM Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 3h30 | 1:45 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX230 · NX202 | Delayed 11:10 AM 10:40 AMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 4h05 | 2:45 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 11:05 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 3h40 | 2:45 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:15 AM Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 3h30 | 2:45 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX200 | 11:50 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 3h45 | 3:35 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX210 · NX202 | 12:20 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 4h05 | 4:25 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 Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 3h20 | 4:45 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX200 | 1:50 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 3h45 | 5:35 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:05 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 3h35 | 5:40 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX210 · NX202 | 2:10 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 4h15 | 6:25 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 2:15 PM Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 3h25 | 5:40 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:15 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 3h35 | 6:50 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:25 PM Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 3h25 | 6:50 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX200 | 3:50 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 3h45 | 7:35 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX201 · NX202 | 4:00 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 4h35 | 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 Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 3h20 | 8:45 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX200 | 6:00 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 3h45 | 9:45 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:05 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 3h30 | 9:35 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:15 PM Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 3h20 | 9:35 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 | |
FlixBus | 7:25 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 3h30 | 10:55 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:35 PM Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 3h20 | 10:55 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX200 | 9:00 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 3h45 | 12:45 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:20 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 3h20 | 12:40 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:30 PM Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 3h10 | 12:40 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX201 | 10:50 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 3h45 | 2:35 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:20 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 3h20 | 2:40 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 | |
FlixBus | 11:30 PM Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 3h10 | 2:40 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, November 24 | |||||
![]() | 2:35 AM London Gatwick Airport | 5h40 | 8:15 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from London Gatwick Airport to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
Buses from London Gatwick Airport to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) run on average 28 times per day, taking around 3h 25m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $15 (€12) if you book in advance.
There are 21 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 02:50, the last at 22:30. The fastest bus covers the 105 miles (170 km) distance in 3h 10m.
Distance 105 miles (170 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price $15 (€12) |
Buses per day 28 |
Direct buses 21 |
Fastest bus 3h 10m |
First bus 02:50 |
Last bus 22:30 |
Bus providers: National Express, Megabus, FlixBus from London Gatwick Airport to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)You can travel by bus between London Gatwick Airport to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus for as low as $15 (€12). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from London Gatwick Airport to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Gatwick Airport to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) 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 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- 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.
To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI), follow these tips:
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- 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).
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- Guide dogs travel for free.
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