What is the distance between Gatwick and Bristol?

Gatwick and Bristol are 106 miles (171 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Gatwick to Bristol?

If you're headed to Bristol from Gatwick, chances are that your bus will depart from London Gatwick Airport and arrive at Bristol, Bus & Coach Station. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Bristol?

Once in Bristol, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are St Mary Redcliffe Church, Brandon Hill Nature Park, Bristol Zoo Gardens, Old City and Bristol City Museum & Art Gallery.

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Next bus departures

Next departures for Gatwick to Bristol on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:30pm	Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal	5h 45m	5:15am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	10:05am	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	3h 30m	1:35pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	10:05am	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	3h 30m	1:35pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	10:55am	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	3h 50m	2:45pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	10:55am	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	3h 50m	2:45pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Gatwick to Bristol on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:50am	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	5h 25m	9:15am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	10:05am	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	3h 30m	1:35pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	1:10am	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	4h 5m	5:15am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	1:10am	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	4h 5m	5:15am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	3:50am	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	5h 25m	9:15am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 6:31 PM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to go from Gatwick to Bristol

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Bristol. The journey takes about 2 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $14, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

2h 20mAverage Duration

106 milesDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$14 - $109	Average Duration3h 55m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$124 - $263	Average Duration2h 42m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$14 - $31	Average Duration2h 20m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,715 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Users consistently praise the service for its punctuality, cleanliness, and comfort. The drivers are frequently highlighted as friendly, helpful, and informative. Many reviews mention a smooth booking process and reliable journeys. While some minor issues like WiFi connectivity were noted by a few users, overall satisfaction with the travel experience remains high among customers.

National Express Gatwick Bristol recent customer reviews

Polite and efficient service, very comfortable coach The only improvement would be to have a better internet connection

Robert P.

May 2, 2025

Coach was to a good standard and arrived in time. Booking was simple and the driver was great. Overall it was a good and comfortable journey.

Amy S.

April 9, 2024

The driver was in good spirits and polite. The bus was clean and confortable. The toilet was clean, spacious and airy. It had a good supply of toilet paper. I like the cameras checking every corner of the coach. Only downfal I'd the WiFi wasn't on/working.

Adelaide A.

February 19, 2024

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Where are the popular stops in Gatwick and Bristol?

Stops in Gatwick

A - London Gatwick Airport

Stops in Bristol

A - Bristol, Bus & Coach Station

B - Westbury Road

C - The Centre

D - Park Avenue

E - Bond St

F - Cribbs Causeway

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Gatwick to Bristol by bus

What is the distance between Gatwick and Bristol?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Gatwick to Bristol?
What are the best sights and things to do in Bristol?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/16

$39

11/17

$33

Today

$30

11/19

$26

11/20

$10

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$25

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$28

11/23

$21

The cheapest trip from Gatwick to Bristol was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $10

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Gatwick to Bristol, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $10 to $89 for a bus ticket from Gatwick to Bristol based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $10 which is on 2025-11-20.