How far is London from Gatwick?

London and Gatwick are 24 miles (39 km) apart.

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

Most of the buses traveling from London to Gatwick leave from Victoria Coach Station and arrive at London Gatwick Airport. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

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Next bus departures

Next departures for London to Gatwick on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:30am	Victoria Coach Station	2h 5m	5:35am	Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal	Cheapest
Bus	1:30am	Victoria Coach Station	1h 5m	2:35am	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	Fastest
Bus	1:30am	Victoria Coach Station	1h 5m	2:35am	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	No tags
Bus	2:30am	Victoria Coach Station	1h 5m	3:35am	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	No tags
Bus	2:30am	Victoria Coach Station	1h 5m	3:35am	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	No tags

Next departures for London to Gatwick on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:00pm	Victoria Coach Station	2h 10m	9:10pm	Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal	Cheapest
Bus	1:30am	Victoria Coach Station	1h 5m	2:35am	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	Fastest
Bus	1:30am	Victoria Coach Station	1h 5m	2:35am	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	No tags
Bus	2:30am	Victoria Coach Station	1h 5m	3:35am	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	No tags
Bus	2:30am	Victoria Coach Station	1h 5m	3:35am	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	No tags

Next departures for London to Gatwick on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:00am	Victoria Coach Station	2h 10m	7:10am	Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal	Cheapest
Bus	1:30am	Victoria Coach Station	1h 5m	2:35am	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	Fastest
Bus	1:30am	Victoria Coach Station	1h 5m	2:35am	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	No tags
Bus	2:30am	Victoria Coach Station	1h 5m	3:35am	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	No tags
Bus	2:30am	Victoria Coach Station	1h 5m	3:35am	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	No tags

Next departures for London to Gatwick on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:00pm	Victoria Coach Station	2h 20m	7:20pm	Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal	Cheapest
Bus	1:30am	Victoria Coach Station	1h 5m	2:35am	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	Fastest
Bus	1:30am	Victoria Coach Station	1h 5m	2:35am	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	No tags
Bus	2:30am	Victoria Coach Station	1h 5m	3:35am	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	No tags
Bus	2:30am	Victoria Coach Station	1h 5m	3:35am	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	No tags

Next departures for London to Gatwick on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:00am	Victoria Coach Station	2h 10m	7:10am	Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal	Cheapest
Bus	1:30am	Victoria Coach Station	1h 5m	2:35am	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	Fastest
Bus	1:30am	Victoria Coach Station	1h 5m	2:35am	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	No tags
Bus	2:30am	Victoria Coach Station	1h 5m	3:35am	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	No tags
Bus	2:30am	Victoria Coach Station	1h 5m	3:35am	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	No tags

Next departures for London to Gatwick on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:30pm	Victoria Coach Station	2h 10m	10:40pm	Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal	Cheapest
Bus	1:30am	Victoria Coach Station	1h 5m	2:35am	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	Fastest
Bus	1:30am	Victoria Coach Station	1h 5m	2:35am	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	No tags
Bus	2:30am	Victoria Coach Station	1h 5m	3:35am	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	No tags
Bus	2:30am	Victoria Coach Station	1h 5m	3:35am	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from London to Gatwick

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Gatwick. The journey takes about 1 hour 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $3, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1h 10mAverage Duration

25 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$7 - $66	Average Duration2h 10m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$16 - $55	Average Duration44m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$3 - $10	Average Duration1h 10m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,717 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Customers have shared overwhelmingly positive experiences with National Express, highlighting the friendly and professional drivers, efficient service, and comfortable rides. Many appreciated the timely arrivals despite occasional delays due to external factors like rail strikes. However, there was a mention of an overbooking issue where some passengers had to leave the coach unexpectedly.

National Express London Gatwick recent customer reviews

Bus exvellent riding but it took me 2 hours from victoria station to gatwick south terminal

Mostafa G.

October 9, 2024

Terrible because the bus departure two minutes before time and when arrived there Victoria station the bus was left

Tony C.

October 16, 2023

Really great experience, caught coach as there was a train strike but I was so pleasantly surprised by the comfort, driver care and arrival in good time before flight.

Caroline G.

October 1, 2023

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Where are the popular stops in London and Gatwick?

Stops in London

A - Victoria Coach Station

B - Finchley Road

C - Stop SC - Hammersmith Bridge Rd.

D - Earl's Court

E - London Elephant & Castle

F - Old Kent Rd

Stops in Gatwick

A - London Gatwick Airport

Frequently asked questions about traveling from London to Gatwick by bus

How far is London from Gatwick?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from London to Gatwick?

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

$15

11/17

$9

Today

$7

11/19

$7

11/20

$5

11/21

$10

11/22

$10

11/23

$10

The cheapest trip from London to Gatwick was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $5

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

You can expect to pay from $5 to $57 for a bus ticket from London to Gatwick based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $5 which is on 2025-11-20.