Cheapest price
$23
Average price
$23
Fastest journey
3 h 31 m
Average duration
3 h 48 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
40 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to London Paddington (PAD) 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 London Paddington (PAD) will cost around $23 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $23.
Of the 5 buses that leave London Gatwick Airport (LGW) for London Paddington (PAD) on Sat, Jul 12, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jul 12 the direct buses cover the 40 km distance in an average of 3 h 48 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 31 m .
On Sat, Jul 12 the slowest buses will take 4 h 1 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.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to London Paddington (PAD) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 55m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €7, and a train costs an average of €15.
Distance: 24 miles (39 km)
Bus | Most popular Train |
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€18 Average price Cheapest | €24 Average price |
2h 33m Average total duration 2h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 25m Average total duration Fastest 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Distance 24 miles (39 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 (€7) |
Buses per day 8 |
Fastest bus 1h 35m |
First bus 14:10 |
Last bus 22:45 |
Buy your official Megabus and National Express bus tickets to London Paddington (PAD) from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) from $10 (€8) with Omio. Find bus times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most affordable journey.
National Express is the leading bus company for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 buses a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveler in mind. All National Express buses are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most buses are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the London Gatwick Airport (LGW) - London Paddington (PAD) bus: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.
Bus information from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to London Paddington (PAD) with National Express:
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