What is the travel distance from Gatwick to Heathrow?

About 24 miles (39 km) separate Gatwick and Heathrow.

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

The majority of buses traveling from Gatwick to Heathrow start their journey at London Gatwick Airport and wind up at London Heathrow Airport. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Bus Gatwick to Heathrow from $18 | Compare & Save up to 60%

Next bus departures

Next departures for Gatwick to Heathrow on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:10pm	Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal	1h 30m	10:40pm	Heathrow T2 & T3	Cheapest
Bus	11:05pm	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	54m	11:59pm	Heathrow Airport (LHR) T5	Fastest
Bus	3:15pm	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	1h 25m	4:40pm	Heathrow T2 & T3	No tags
Bus	3:15pm	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	1h 25m	4:40pm	Heathrow T2 & T3	No tags
Bus	3:55pm	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	1h 15m	5:10pm	Heathrow T2 & T3	No tags

Next departures for Gatwick to Heathrow on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:50am	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	1h 15m	7:05am	Heathrow T2 & T3	Cheapest
Bus	5:50am	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	50m	6:40am	Heathrow Airport (LHR) T5	Fastest
Bus	1:10am	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	1h 55m	3:05am	Heathrow T2 & T3	No tags
Bus	1:10am	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	1h 55m	3:05am	Heathrow T2 & T3	No tags
Bus	3:50am	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	1h 10m	5:00am	Heathrow T2 & T3	No tags

Next departures for Gatwick to Heathrow on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:50am	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	1h 15m	7:05am	Heathrow T2 & T3	Cheapest
Bus	5:50am	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	50m	6:40am	Heathrow Airport (LHR) T5	Fastest
Bus	1:10am	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	1h 55m	3:05am	Heathrow T2 & T3	No tags
Bus	1:10am	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	1h 55m	3:05am	Heathrow T2 & T3	No tags
Bus	3:50am	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	1h 10m	5:00am	Heathrow T2 & T3	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 10:38 AM GMT.

Compare 2 ways to go from Gatwick to Heathrow

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Heathrow. The journey takes about 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $4, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

50mAverage Duration

25 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$16 - $44	Average Duration1h 10m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$4 - $8	Average Duration50m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,715 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

The reviews highlight a generally positive experience with the bus service, emphasizing courteous and helpful drivers who ensure a smooth journey. Passengers appreciate the comfort and efficiency of the buses, along with features like WiFi. However, some users mentioned minor issues such as missing confirmation emails or lack of clear directions at certain terminals.

National Express Gatwick Heathrow recent customer reviews

Wifi was very good.many thanks to the coach driver very professional and lovely.the coach was perfectly clean and most importantly on time.Keep the good service 🥰

Caroline N.

December 9, 2024

Polite and helpful. Was able to travel on earlier bus than booked because flight arrived early. Clean and efficient loading unloading g

Deborah G.

April 23, 2024

The fellow managing the desk at Gatwick Airport, exceeded my best expectations - he was very polite and helped my wife and I right onto the bus.

Christopher M.

April 9, 2024

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Where are the popular stops in Gatwick and Heathrow?

Stops in Gatwick

A - London Gatwick Airport

Stops in Heathrow

A - London Heathrow Airport

B - Travelodge Hotel, Heathrow Central

C - Premier Inn, Heathrow M4 J4

D - Comfort Hotel

E - EasyHotel

F - Novotel Hotel

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Gatwick to Heathrow by bus

What is the travel distance from Gatwick to Heathrow?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Gatwick to Heathrow?

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

$22

11/17

$22

Today

$19

11/19

$19

11/20

$19

11/21

$18

11/22

$19

11/23

$19

The cheapest trip from Gatwick to Heathrow was searched and found on Nov 21, 2025 with a price of $18

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

You can expect to pay from $18 to $47 for a bus ticket from Gatwick to Heathrow based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $18 which is on 2025-11-21.