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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Portsmouth to London Gatwick Airport
Cheapest price
$34
Average price
$59
Fastest journey
2 h 50 m
Average duration
2 h 57 m
Buses per day
27
Distance
76 km
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 $59 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $34.
It's difficult to get from Portsmouth to London Gatwick Airport without transferring at least once.
NX030 · NX0253:05 PM5h05Portsmouth, International Port8:10 PMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal North$341One-way1 transfer- NX030 · NX0258:00 AM5h05Portsmouth, International Port1:05 PMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal North$421One-way1 transfer
- NX030 · NX2007:55 PM3h10Portsmouth, University11:05 PMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal North$491One-way1 transfer
- NX030 · NX2008:10 PM2h55Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange11:05 PMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal North$521One-way1 transfer
- NX030 · NX2008:10 PM3h05Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange11:15 PMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal South$521One-way1 transfer
- NX030 · NX2008:15 PM2h50Portsmouth, International Port11:05 PMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal North$641One-way1 transfer
- NX030 · NX2008:10 PM2h55Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange11:05 PMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal North$521One-way1 transfer
- NX030 · NX20112:55 PM3h00Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange3:55 PMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal North$701One-way1 transfer
- NX030 · NX23012:55 PM3h00Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange3:55 PMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal North$661One-way1 transfer
- NX030 · NX2003:20 AM3h00Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange6:20 AMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal North$611One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and ferry 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 train with prices starting from $12. 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 train costs an average of $12, and a bus costs an average of $24.
Distance: 47 miles (76 km)
Compare bus with
| Bus | Most popular Train | Ferry | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$47 Average price | $25 Average price Cheapest | $29 Average price | $22 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 11m Average total duration 2h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 27m Average total duration 1h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 45m Average total duration Fastest 45m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 1h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Portsmouth to London Gatwick Airport:
A train is $4 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Portsmouth to London Gatwick Airport costing on average $29.
A train is $21 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Portsmouth to London Gatwick Airport costing on average $47.
Other travel options to London Gatwick Airport take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 57m.
Bus takes on average 2h 41m.
You'll arrive about -2h -18m sooner (2h 41m by bus vs 1h 23m by car) and save roughly $-24.36 compared to fuel and tolls ($47 vs $22). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by National Express.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Portsmouth to London Gatwick Airport Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:20AM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:05AM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:20AM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:20AM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:35AM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:05AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:14AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 3h26 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator Southern | Departure Time 10:31AM | Arrival Time 12:49PM | Duration 2h18 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:34AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 3h11 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator Southern | Departure Time 11:24AM | Arrival Time 01:41PM | Duration 2h17 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:39PM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 3h16 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:55PM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:34PM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 3h31 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:39PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 3h21 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:54PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 3h36 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:29PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 3h41 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:39PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 3h21 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:55PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:25PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:55PM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:55PM | Arrival Time 11:05PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 11:05PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $61 |
Live departures
Portsmouth to London Gatwick Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Portsmouth to London Gatwick Airport buses for today, Wednesday, August 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NX030 · NX200 | 3:20 AM Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 3h00 | 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 · NX210 | 5:20 AM Portsmouth, University | 3h25 | 8:45 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
| NX030 · NX230 | 5:20 AM Portsmouth, University | 3h25 | 8:45 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
| NX030 · NX210 | 5:35 AM Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 3h10 | 8:45 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
| NX030 · NX230 | 5:35 AM Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 3h20 | 8:55 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 transfer | |
| NX030 · NX230 | 5:35 AM Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 3h10 | 8:45 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
| NX030 · NX210 | 5:35 AM Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 3h20 | 8:55 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 transfer | |
| NX030 · NX200 | 9:00 AM Portsmouth, University | 3h25 | 12:25 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
| NX030 · NX200 | 9:20 AM Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 3h05 | 12:25 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
| NX030 · NX200 | 9:20 AM Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 3h15 | 12:35 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 transfer | |
| NX030 · NX201 | 12:39 PM Portsmouth, University | 3h16 | 3:55 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
| NX030 · NX230 | 12:39 PM Portsmouth, University | 3h16 | 3:55 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
| NX030 · NX230 | 12:55 PM Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 3h00 | 3:55 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
| NX030 · NX201 | 12:55 PM Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 3h00 | 3:55 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
| NX030 · NX201 | 12:55 PM Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 3h10 | 4:05 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 transfer | |
| NX030 · NX230 | 12:55 PM Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 3h10 | 4:05 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 transfer | |
| NX030 · NX025 | 3:54 PM Portsmouth, University | 3h36 | 7:30 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
| NX030 · NX025 | 4:10 PM Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 3h20 | 7:30 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
| NX030 · NX025 | 4:10 PM Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 3h30 | 7:40 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 transfer | |
| 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 | 3h05 | 11:15 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 transfer | |
| NX030 · NX200 | 8:10 PM Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 2h55 | 11:05 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
| Thursday, August 6 | |||||
| NX030 · NX200 | 3:05 AM Portsmouth, University | 3h15 | 6:20 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Portsmouth to London Gatwick Airport
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Buses from Portsmouth to London Gatwick Airport run on average 23 times per day, taking around 2h 41m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $24 but you can travel from only $12 by train.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 02:20, the last at 20:10. The fastest bus covers the 47 miles (76 km) distance in 2h 17m.
Distance 47 miles (76 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price $24 |
Buses per day 23 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 2h 17m |
First bus 2:20 AM |
Last bus 8:10 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Thu |
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 $12. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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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.
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- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
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- 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.
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- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
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- 10€ per additional bag.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Portsmouth to London Gatwick Airport
Most Portsmouth to London Gatwick Airport buses use the Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange to London, Victoria Coach Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Portsmouth and London Gatwick Airport bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Getting to Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange from Portsmouth city centre
Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange is 1 km from Portsmouth city centre. Public transport options include:
Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange bus station facilities and services
Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Café at The Hard (in the station), Fast Food Outlet (in the station).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Portsmouth, International Port from Portsmouth city centre
Portsmouth, International Port is 1 km from Portsmouth city centre. Public transport options include:
Portsmouth, International Port bus station facilities and services
Portsmouth, International Port has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Café in the terminal (in the station), Fast-food outlet (in the station).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance of the terminal.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Portsmouth, International Port.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Portsmouth, International Port: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Portsmouth, International Port: Elevators, ramps.
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