How to get from London to Gatwick
- 34 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 30m
- 178 bus departures a day with FlixBus
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At a glance
Fastest
30m
direct
Bus
€4
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 5 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from London to Gatwick. The most useful door-to-door route takes 30m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 34 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
34 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €18Reading date not recorded | 3h 04m2 transfers | See Train details |
| Bus | €4Reading date not recorded | 30mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€18Reading date not recorded3h 04m · 2 transfersSee Train details
- Bus€4Reading date not recorded30m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
London to Gatwick: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1London Gatwick → GatwickbusAirport shuttle bus·30m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from London to Gatwick
FlixBus runs 178 scheduled departures a day, the first at 01:30 and the last at 23:40.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 178 | 01:30 | 23:40 |
| Airport shuttle busbus | 48 | — | — |
| Local busbus | 48 | — | — |
All departuresFlixBus
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- 23:40
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with Airport shuttle bus, South Western Railway; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from London to Gatwick works
Start with a Airport shuttle bus bus from London to Gatwick, about 30 min. In total it's roughly €4 over 30 min, direct, no transfers.
London to Gatwick: common questions
How long does it take to get from London to Gatwick?
The most useful route takes about 30m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from London to Gatwick?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 01:30 and the last at 23:40, from London Heathrow, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from London to Gatwick?
178 a day with FlixBus, between 01:30 and 23:40.
Which station does the bus from London to Gatwick leave from?
London Heathrow with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Gatwick from London?
About 34 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does London to Gatwick cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €4. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run London to Gatwick?
On this route you travel with Airport shuttle bus, South Western Railway.
Can you get from London to Gatwick without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 30m.
What is the cheapest way to get from London to Gatwick?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
Where to next
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Airport shuttle bus
Route calculated: 5 Oct 2026