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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from London Paddington (PAD) to London Gatwick Airport
Cheapest price on Sep 17
$13
Average ticket price on Sep 17
$21
Fastest journey on Sep 17
1 h 39 m
Average journey duration on Sep 17
2 h 34 m
Buses on Sep 17
9
Distance
40 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from London Paddington (PAD) 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 Paddington (PAD) to London Gatwick Airport will cost around $21 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $13.
On Thu, Sep 17, we found 9 buses from London Paddington (PAD) to London Gatwick Airport, including 1 direct services.
On Thu, Sep 17 the direct buses cover the 40 km distance in an average of 2 h 34 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 39 m .
On Thu, Sep 17 the slowest buses will take 3 h 5 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.
NXA21:16 AM1h39London, Eastbourne Terrace (Paddington Station)2:55 AMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal North$131One-way0 transfers- NXA2 · NX0258:40 PM3h05London, Eastbourne Terrace (Paddington Station)11:45 PMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal North$141One-way1 transfer
- NXA6 · NX0253:55 AM3h05London, Eastbourne Terrace (Paddington Station)7:00 AMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal North$151One-way1 transfer
- NXA6 · NX0255:55 AM3h15London, Eastbourne Terrace (Paddington Station)9:10 AMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal North$151One-way1 transfer
- NXA2 · NX0256:46 AM3h24London, Eastbourne Terrace (Paddington Station)10:10 AMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal North$171One-way1 transfer
- NXA21:16 AM1h39London, Eastbourne Terrace (Paddington Station)2:55 AMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal North$131One-way0 transfers
- NXA2 · NX02512:11 AM2h24London, Eastbourne Terrace (Paddington Station)2:35 AMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal North$221One-way1 transfer
- NXA40 · NX0252:35 AM2h50London, Eastbourne Terrace (Paddington Station)5:25 AMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal North$461One-way1 transfer
- NXA2 · NX02511:41 PM2h54London, Eastbourne Terrace (Paddington Station)2:35 AMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal North$221One-way1 transfer
- NXA6 · NX0253:55 AM3h05London, Eastbourne Terrace (Paddington Station)7:00 AMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal North$151One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for London Paddington (PAD) to London Gatwick Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Paddington (PAD) to London Gatwick Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $22 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 21m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $22, while a train costs an average of $36.
Distance: 24 miles (40 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$22 Average price Cheapest | $36 Average price | $29 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 31m Average total duration 2h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 21m Average total duration Fastest 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from London Paddington (PAD) to London Gatwick Airport:
A bus is $14 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London Paddington (PAD) to London Gatwick Airport costing on average $36 (€29).
Other travel options to London Gatwick Airport take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 1m.
Tickets start at around $22 (€18) compared to roughly $29 (€24) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $7 (€6). The journey takes 2h 1m versus 1h 22m 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 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.
London Paddington (PAD) to London Gatwick Airport Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:11AM | Arrival Time 02:35AM | Duration 2h24 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:16AM | Arrival Time 01:55AM | Duration 1h39 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:16AM | Arrival Time 02:55AM | Duration 1h39 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:35AM | Arrival Time 05:25AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:55AM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:55AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:55AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:46AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 3h24 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:36PM | Arrival Time 12:45AM | Duration 3h09 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:36PM | Arrival Time 01:45AM | Duration 3h09 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:11PM | Arrival Time 01:35AM | Duration 2h24 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:41PM | Arrival Time 02:35AM | Duration 2h54 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $13 |
Live departures
London Paddington (PAD) to London Gatwick Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for London Paddington (PAD) to London Gatwick Airport buses for today, Wednesday, September 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NXA2 · NX025 | 8:40 PM London, Eastbourne Terrace (Paddington Station) | 3h05 | 11:45 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
| NXA2 · NX025 | 10:36 PM London, Eastbourne Terrace (Paddington Station) | 3h09 | 1:45 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
| NXA2 · NX025 | 11:41 PM London, Eastbourne Terrace (Paddington Station) | 2h54 | 2:35 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
| Thursday, September 17 | |||||
| NXA2 · NX025 | 12:11 AM London, Eastbourne Terrace (Paddington Station) | 2h24 | 2:35 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
| NXA2 | 1:16 AM London, Eastbourne Terrace (Paddington Station) | 1h39 | 2:55 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NXA40 · NX025 | 2:35 AM London, Eastbourne Terrace (Paddington Station) | 2h50 | 5:25 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
| NXA6 · NX025 | 3:55 AM London, Eastbourne Terrace (Paddington Station) | 3h05 | 7:00 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
| NXA6 · NX025 | 5:55 AM London, Eastbourne Terrace (Paddington Station) | 3h15 | 9:10 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
| NXA2 · NX025 | 6:46 AM London, Eastbourne Terrace (Paddington Station) | 3h24 | 10:10 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from London Paddington (PAD) to London Gatwick Airport
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Buses from London Paddington (PAD) to London Gatwick Airport run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 1m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $10 (€8) if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:16, the last at 21:36. The fastest bus covers the 24 miles (40 km) distance in 1h 23m.
Distance 24 miles (40 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price $10 (€8) |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 1h 23m |
First bus 12:16 AM |
Last bus 9:36 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 1 day |
Bus providers: National Express from London Paddington (PAD) to London Gatwick AirportYou can travel by bus between London Paddington (PAD) to London Gatwick Airport with National Express for as low as $10 (€8). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from London Paddington (PAD) to London Gatwick Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Paddington (PAD) 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.
- Megabus
- Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- Megabus
- Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
- 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.
- Megabus
- One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- Megabus
- Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
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