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The cheapest and fastest buses from London Liverpool Street (LST) to London Gatwick Airport

Showing times and prices for Dec 23

Cheapest price

$14

Average price

$17

Fastest journey

2 h 17 m

Average duration

2 h 45 m

Buses per day

20

Distance

40 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from London Liverpool Street (LST) 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 Liverpool Street (LST) to London Gatwick Airport will cost around $17 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $14.

Fast buses

It's difficult to get from London Liverpool Street (LST) to London Gatwick Airport without transferring at least once.

National ExpressNXA8 · NX025
19:053h25
London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station - Stop G)
22:30London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
$141One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNXA8 · NX025
17:303h30
London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station - Stop G)
21:00London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
$151One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNXA8 · NX025
16:403h30
London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station - Stop G)
20:10London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
$151One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNXA8 · NX025
12:353h40
London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station - Stop G)
16:15London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
$171One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNXA8 · NX025
14:403h55
London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station - Stop G)
18:35London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
$171One-way
1 transfer

Travel Information

Compare bus and train for London Liverpool Street (LST) to London Gatwick Airport

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Liverpool Street (LST) to London Gatwick Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 57m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €6, and a train costs an average of €15.

Distance: 24 miles (40 km)

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Most popular
Train

€20

Average price

Cheapest

€29

Average price

2h 36m

Average total duration

2h 6m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 27m

Average total duration

Fastest

57m

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30m

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National Express

Most popular bus company

Southern

Most popular train company

Direct Options

Direct Options

London Liverpool Street (LST) to London Gatwick Airport Bus Timetables

OperatorDeparture TimeArrival TimeDurationDeparture daysCheapest price
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
00:08
Arrival Time
02:35
Duration
2h27
Departure days
Tue, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$17
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
01:18
Arrival Time
03:35
Duration
2h17
Departure days
Tue, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$20
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
02:18
Arrival Time
05:25
Duration
3h07
Departure days
Tue, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$17
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
02:38
Arrival Time
07:00
Duration
4h22
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$17
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
06:40
Arrival Time
10:10
Duration
3h30
Departure days
Mon, Tue
Cheapest price
$17
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
06:48
Arrival Time
10:00
Duration
3h12
Departure days
Fri, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$20
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
07:30
Arrival Time
11:05
Duration
3h35
Departure days
Mon, Tue
Cheapest price
$17
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
07:48
Arrival Time
11:05
Duration
3h17
Departure days
Fri, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$20
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
08:30
Arrival Time
12:05
Duration
3h35
Departure days
Mon, Tue
Cheapest price
$17
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
08:40
Arrival Time
12:05
Duration
3h25
Departure days
Fri, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$20
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
09:35
Arrival Time
13:05
Duration
3h30
Departure days
Mon, Tue
Cheapest price
$17
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
09:40
Arrival Time
13:05
Duration
3h25
Departure days
Fri, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$20
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
10:35
Arrival Time
14:05
Duration
3h30
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$17
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
11:35
Arrival Time
15:10
Duration
3h35
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$17
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
12:35
Arrival Time
16:15
Duration
3h40
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$17
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
13:35
Arrival Time
17:25
Duration
3h50
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$17
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
14:35
Arrival Time
18:10
Duration
3h35
Departure days
Fri, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$20
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
14:40
Arrival Time
18:35
Duration
3h55
Departure days
Mon, Tue
Cheapest price
$17
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
15:36
Arrival Time
19:10
Duration
3h34
Departure days
Fri, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$20
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
15:40
Arrival Time
19:30
Duration
3h50
Departure days
Mon, Tue
Cheapest price
$17
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
16:36
Arrival Time
20:00
Duration
3h24
Departure days
Fri, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$20
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
16:40
Arrival Time
20:10
Duration
3h30
Departure days
Mon, Tue
Cheapest price
$15
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
17:30
Arrival Time
21:00
Duration
3h30
Departure days
Mon, Tue
Cheapest price
$15
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
17:35
Arrival Time
21:00
Duration
3h25
Departure days
Fri, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$20
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
19:05
Arrival Time
22:30
Duration
3h25
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$14
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
20:40
Arrival Time
23:45
Duration
3h05
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$17
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
22:18
Arrival Time
01:45
Duration
3h27
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$17
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
23:48
Arrival Time
02:35
Duration
2h47
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$17

Live departures

London Liverpool Street (LST) to London Gatwick Airport bus times

The table below shows live departures for London Liverpool Street (LST) to London Gatwick Airport buses for today, Monday, December 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.

Last updated at 4:44 PM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
national_expressNXA8 · NX025
On time
9:35 AM London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station - Stop G)
3h30
1:05 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
1 transfer
national_expressNXA8 · NX025
On time
10:35 AM London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station - Stop G)
3h30
2:05 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
1 transfer
national_expressNXA8 · NX025
On time
11:35 AM London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station - Stop G)
3h35
3:10 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
1 transfer
national_expressNXA8 · NX025
On time
12:35 PM London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station - Stop G)
3h40
4:15 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
1 transfer
national_expressNXA8 · NX025
On time
1:35 PM London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station - Stop G)
3h50
5:25 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
1 transfer
national_expressNXA8 · NX025
On time
2:40 PM London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station - Stop G)
3h55
6:35 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
1 transfer
national_expressNXA8 · NX025
On time
3:40 PM London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station - Stop G)
3h50
7:30 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
1 transfer
national_expressNXA8 · NX025
On time
4:40 PM London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station - Stop G)
3h30
8:10 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
1 transfer
national_expressNXA8 · NX025
On time
5:30 PM London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station - Stop G)
3h30
9:00 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
1 transfer
national_expressNXA8 · NX025
On time
7:05 PM London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station - Stop G)
3h25
10:30 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
1 transfer
national_expressNXA8 · NX025
On time
8:40 PM London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station - Stop G)
3h05
11:45 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
1 transfer
national_expressNXA8 · NX025
On time
10:18 PM London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station - Stop G)
3h27
1:45 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
1 transfer
national_expressNXA8 · NX025
On time
11:48 PM London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station - Stop G)
2h47
2:35 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
1 transfer
Tuesday, December 23
national_expressNXA8 · NX025
Delayed
12:08 AM London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station - Stop G)
2h27
10:10 AM 10:10 AMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
1 transfer
national_expressNXA8 · NX025
Delayed
1:18 AM London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station - Stop G)
2h17
10:10 AM 10:10 AMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
1 transfer
national_expressNXA8 · NX025
Delayed
2:18 AM London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station - Stop G)
3h07
10:10 AM 10:10 AMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
1 transfer
national_expressNXA8 · NX025
Delayed
2:38 AM London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station - Stop G)
4h22
10:10 AM 10:10 AMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
1 transfer
national_expressNXA8 · NX025
On time
6:40 AM London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station - Stop G)
3h30
10:10 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
1 transfer
national_expressNXA8 · NX025
On time
7:30 AM London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station - Stop G)
3h35
11:05 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
1 transfer
national_expressNXA8 · NX025
On time
8:30 AM London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station - Stop G)
3h35
12:05 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
1 transfer

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from London Liverpool Street (LST) to London Gatwick Airport

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Buses from London Liverpool Street (LST) to London Gatwick Airport run on average 19 times per day, taking around 2h 6m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $8 (€6) if you book in advance.

There are 11 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:00, the last at 22:40. The fastest bus covers the 24 miles (40 km) distance in 2h 35m.

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
24 miles (40 km)
Average bus duration
2h 6m
Cheapest ticket price
$8 (€6)
Buses per day
19
Direct buses
11
Fastest bus
2h 35m
First bus
00:00
Last bus
22:40
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 from London Liverpool Street (LST) to London Gatwick AirportYou can travel by bus between London Liverpool Street (LST) 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

National Express

About
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach company, operating over 550 services per day and serving more than 900 destinations nationwide. It also runs frequent services to major UK airports — including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and Bristol — 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and offer free Wi-Fi and onboard entertainment. Most vehicles are equipped with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, allowing you to charge your phone or laptop during your journey. Ticket options include Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare, with the latter providing maximum flexibility for cancellations or changes.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 45m
Cheapest Price
$8 (€6)
National Express frequency
19 a day
Luggage included
Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
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
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible toilets.
Bikes
Folding Bikes are allowed; non-folding bikes are not allowed.

FAQs: Bus from London Liverpool Street (LST) to London Gatwick Airport

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Liverpool Street (LST) 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.

FAQs
Cheap bus tickets from London Liverpool Street (LST) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) can start from as little as $8 (€7) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for London Liverpool Street (LST) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is $17 (€13); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The bus time to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) from London Liverpool Street (LST) is on average 1 h 30 min   for the 25 mile (40 km) long journey, but the time it takes to go between London Liverpool Street (LST) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) by bus can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first bus from London Liverpool Street (LST) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) leaves at 5: 00AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last bus from London Liverpool Street (LST) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) leaves at 11: 59PM.
There are 10 buses a day from London Liverpool Street (LST) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) which require at least one change with National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer buses.
For the best London Liverpool Street (LST) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) bus to buy, you can travel safely and comfortably with National Express. However, it's always good to check all possible bus providers with services from London Liverpool Street (LST) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to compare what amenities they may offer.
A day trip to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) from London Liverpool Street (LST) is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 30 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from London Liverpool Street (LST) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) by bus is November.
You have options as you can travel to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) from London Liverpool Street (LST) 2 different ways: bus or train.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the bus from London Liverpool Street (LST) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW):
  • National Express
    • Assistance
    • Priority seating
    • Accessible toilets.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the bus from London Liverpool Street (LST) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) for bus company National Express.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the bus with bus company National Express.
Whether you can cancel your bus ticket from London Liverpool Street (LST) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) depends on the bus company:
  • 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.

To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from London Liverpool Street (LST) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW), follow these tips:

  • Book in advance: Tickets are often cheaper when booked early.
  • Be flexible with dates and times: Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money.
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    Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the bus from London Liverpool Street (LST) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW).
    Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a bus ticket from London Liverpool Street (LST) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW):
    • National Express
      • Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
    Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a bus ticket from London Liverpool Street (LST) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW):
    • National Express
      • 10€ per additional bag.
    Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the bus from London Liverpool Street (LST) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW).
    You can reserve your seat on the bus from London Liverpool Street (LST) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) with the following bus company: National Express
    Yes, there are USB plugs on board the bus from London Liverpool Street (LST) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) with the following bus company: National Express.
    Yes, there is Wifi on board the bus from London Liverpool Street (LST) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) with the following bus company: National Express.

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