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The cheapest and fastest buses from Portsmouth to London Gatwick Airport
Showing times and prices for Nov 07
Cheapest price
$10
Average price
$38
Fastest journey
1 h 35 m
Average duration
1 h 42 m
Buses per day
27
Distance
76 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth to London Gatwick Airport will cost around $38 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $10.
Fast buses
Of the 27 buses that leave Portsmouth for London Gatwick Airport on Fri, Nov 07, 12 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Nov 07 the direct buses cover the 76 km distance in an average of 1 h 42 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 35 m .
On Fri, Nov 07 the slowest buses will take 1 h 45 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.
NX20607:40PM1h55
Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange09:35PMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
$101One-way
0 transfers
NX20607:40PM1h45
Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange09:25PMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
$101One-way
0 transfers
NX20604:20PM2h00
Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange06:20PMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
$101One-way
0 transfers
NX20602:00PM1h50
Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange03:50PMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
$101One-way
0 transfers
NX20602:00PM2h00
Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange04:00PMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
$101One-way
0 transfers
NX20602:45AM1h35
Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange04:20AMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
$141One-way
0 transfers
NX20606:15AM1h40
Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange07:55AMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
$111One-way
0 transfers
NX20607:40PM1h45
Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange09:25PMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
$101One-way
0 transfers
NX20609:55AM1h45
Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange11:40AMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
$131One-way
0 transfers
NX20602:45AM1h45
Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange04:30AMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
$141One-way
0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Portsmouth to London Gatwick Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Portsmouth to London Gatwick Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €8. 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 bus costs an average of €8, and a ferry costs an average of €21.
Distance: 47 miles (76 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Ferry |
|---|---|---|
€11 Average price Cheapest | €21 Average price | €22 Average price |
3h 42m Average total duration 3h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 29m Average total duration 1h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 45m Average total duration Fastest 45m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Portsmouth to London Gatwick Airport Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:45AM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:05AM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator South Western Railway | Departure Time 03:11AM | Arrival Time 07:08AM | Duration 3h57 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:20AM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:20AM | Arrival Time 08:35AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:14AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 3h26 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:55AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:34AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 3h11 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:39PM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 3h16 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:34PM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 3h31 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:54PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 3h36 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:29PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 3h41 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:39PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 3h21 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:55PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:55PM | Arrival Time 11:05PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 11:05PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $51 |
Live departures
Portsmouth to London Gatwick Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Portsmouth to London Gatwick Airport buses for tomorrow, Friday, November 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
Last updated at 11:13 PM
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NX206 | 2:45 AM Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 1h45 | 4:30 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX206 | 2:45 AM Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 1h35 | 4:20 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX030 · NX200 | 3:05 AM Portsmouth, University | 3h15 | 6:20 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
| NX030 · NX200 | 3:20 AM Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 3h10 | 6:30 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 transfer | |
| NX030 · NX200 | 3:20 AM Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 3h00 | 6:20 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
| NX030 · NX230 | 5:20 AM Portsmouth, University | 3h15 | 8:35 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
| NX206 | 6:15 AM Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 1h50 | 8:05 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX206 | 6:15 AM Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 1h40 | 7:55 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX030 · NX210 | 8:00 AM Portsmouth, University | 3h40 | 11:40 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
| NX206 | 9:55 AM Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 1h45 | 11:40 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX206 | 9:55 AM Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 1h55 | 11:50 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX030 · NX230 | 10:34 AM Portsmouth, University | 3h11 | 1:45 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
| NX030 · NX230 | 10:50 AM Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 3h05 | 1:55 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 transfer | |
| NX030 · NX230 | 10:50 AM Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 2h55 | 1:45 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
| NX030 · NX025 | Delayed 3:09 PM 1:34 PMPortsmouth, University | 3h51 | 5:25 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
| NX206 | 2:00 PM Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 1h50 | 3:50 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX206 | 2:00 PM Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 2h00 | 4:00 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX206 | 4:20 PM Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 2h00 | 6:20 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX206 | 4:20 PM Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 1h50 | 6:10 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX030 · NX025 | 4:29 PM Portsmouth, University | 3h41 | 8:10 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
| NX030 · NX025 | 4:45 PM Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 3h25 | 8:10 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
| NX030 · NX025 | On time 4:45 PM Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 3h35 | 8:20 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 transfer | |
| NX206 | 7:40 PM Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 1h55 | 9:35 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX206 | 7:40 PM Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 1h45 | 9:25 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX030 · NX200 | 7:55 PM Portsmouth, University | 3h10 | 11:05 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
| NX030 · NX200 | 8:10 PM Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 2h55 | 11:05 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
| NX030 · NX200 | 8:10 PM Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 3h05 | 11:15 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Portsmouth to London Gatwick Airport
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Buses from Portsmouth to London Gatwick Airport run on average 22 times per day, taking around 3h 12m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $9 (€8) if you book in advance.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:45, the last at 18:40. The fastest bus covers the 47 miles (76 km) distance in 1h 40m.
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 47 miles (76 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 (€8) |
Buses per day 22 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 1h 40m |
First bus 01:45 |
Last bus 18:40 |
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 Portsmouth to London Gatwick AirportYou can travel by bus between Portsmouth to London Gatwick Airport with National Express for as low as $9 (€8). 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
1h 40m
Cheapest Price
$10 (€8)
National Express frequency
21 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 Portsmouth to London Gatwick Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Portsmouth 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.
Cheap bus tickets from Portsmouth to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) can start from as little as $19 (€15) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Portsmouth to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is $41 (€33); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by bus from Portsmouth to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 3 h 25 min to travel the 47 mile (75 km) long journey, with around there are 30 buses per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.
The first bus from Portsmouth to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) leaves at 6: 05AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The last bus from Portsmouth to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) leaves at 7: 44PM.
There are 30 buses a day from Portsmouth 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 journey from Portsmouth to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) you can take a bus with National Express. Be sure to check out all possible bus providers that offer services from Portsmouth to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.
A trip to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) from Portsmouth is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 25 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from Portsmouth to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) by bus is January.
You have options as you can travel from Portsmouth to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) 2 different ways: train or bus.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the bus from Portsmouth to London Gatwick Airport (LGW):
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the bus from Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth to London Gatwick Airport (LGW), follow these tips:
Start your search now and compare ticket prices to find the best deal!
Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the bus from Portsmouth to London Gatwick Airport (LGW).
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a bus ticket from Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth to London Gatwick Airport (LGW):
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the bus from Portsmouth to London Gatwick Airport (LGW).
You can reserve your seat on the bus from Portsmouth to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) with the following bus company: National Express
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the bus from Portsmouth to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) with the following bus company: National Express.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the bus from Portsmouth to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) with the following bus company: National Express.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Portsmouth to London Gatwick Airport
Portsmouth
London
Amenities at bus station
Wifi
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Ticket Officeinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 05:00-23:00
Distance to city center
1 km
Car connection
The HardWifi
- Free Wi-Fi
Dining
- Café at The Hard (in the station)
- Fast Food Outlet (in the station).
Taxis
- Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
- Elevators, ramps
WC
- Available near the waiting area.
Public transit options for Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange
- Bus: 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 13, 14 Train: South Western Railway, Southern, Great Western Railway
Amenities at bus station
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Officeinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 06:00-22:00
Distance to city center
1 kmCar connection
Wharf RoadWifi
- Free Wi-Fi
Dining
- Café in the terminal (in the station)
- Fast-food outlet (in the station).
Taxis
- Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
- Elevators, ramps
WC
- Available in the station.
Public transit options for Portsmouth, International Port
- Bus: 8, 20, 700 Train: Portsmouth Harbour
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