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You can bring 1x large suitcase (or 2x medium cases) & 1x soft hand luggage item onboard our coaches. However, be sure to check your flight luggage allowance with your airline before your pack.
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Heathrow to Gatwick Airport Transfer
From £22 one-way*
Generous luggage allowance
Bring 1x large suitcase (or 2x medium cases) & 1x soft hand luggage item onboard
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Sign up nowCoach transfer from Heathrow to Gatwick Airport
Travel from Heathrow Airport to Gatwick Airport from £22 one-way*, and say goodbye to expensive inter-airport travel.
With a guaranteed seat and lots of luggage room, you can travel more and pay less with National Express. Plus, if you qualify, you can enjoy even more savings with one of our three Coachcards, giving you 1/3 off all Standard and Fully Flexible coach fares.
| Heathrow to Gatwick journey information | |
|---|---|
| Fastest journey time | 50 mins (Central Bus Station to Gatwick North) |
| Cheapest price | From £22 one-way* |
| Distance (approx) | 61km |
| No. of stops | 0 (other services may use further stops) |
| First & last journey daily | 0:40am/22:40pm |
Our Heathrow to Gatwick services and stops
Click below to see the stops for each service and plan your journey with ease.
Our 025 service travels up to 30 times a day and calls at the following stops:
- Heathrow Airport Central Bus Station
- Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
- Gatwick Airport (North)
- Gatwick Airport (South)
Our 200 service travels up to 6 times a day and calls at the following stops:
- Heathrow Airport Central Bus Station
- Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
- Gatwick Airport (North)
- Gatwick Airport (South)
Our 201 service travels up to 8 times a day and calls at the following stops:
- Heathrow Airport Central Bus Station
- Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
- Gatwick Airport (North)
- Gatwick Airport (South)
Our 205 service travels up to 6 times a day and calls at the following stops:
- Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
- Heathrow Airport Terminal 4
- Heathrow Airport Central Bus Station
- Gatwick Airport (North)
- Gatwick Airport (South)
Our 210 service travels up to 4 times a day and calls at the following stops:
- Heathrow Airport Central Bus Station
- Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
- Gatwick Airport (North)
- Gatwick Airport (South)
Our 230 service travels up to 9 times a day and calls at the following stops:
- Heathrow Airport Central Bus Station
- Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
- Gatwick Airport (North)
- Gatwick Airport (South)
For just £5 each way, our Change & Go add-on lets you be completely flexible with which coach you board to and from your desired destination on Standard and Fully Flexible tickets. So there is no need to panic if you miss your scheduled departure or if there are any unexpected delays en route to the station, just hop on to the next available coach.
Departing from Heathrow Airport
Our coaches travel between Heathrow Airport and Gatwick Airport up to 63 times per day. While you're waiting for your coach, Heathrow Airport has many great facilities for you to enjoy.
Facilities near to the stop include: a wide assortment of cafes, shops and restaurants, as well as rest areas, toilet facilities, cash machines and ticket machines.
Arrival and Departure information:
Terminal 2 & 3: Coaches arrive and depart from the Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Terminal 4: Coaches arrive and depart outside of Heathrow Terminal 4.
Terminal 5: Coaches arrive and depart outside of Heathrow Terminal 5.
Arriving at Gatwick Airport (North & South Terminals)
Gatwick Airport is home to dozens of fantastic facilities to keep you occupied between trips. Within a five-minute walk from the terminal, you'll find newsagents, restaurants, and other stores including coffee shops and more.
Take a look at our Gatwick Airport facilities pages for more information:
Frequently asked questions
The first coach leaves from Heathrow Central Bus Station at 0.40am, arriving at Gatwick North Terminal at 1.45am.
The last coach leaves from Heathrow Central Bus Station at 22.40pm, arriving at Gatwick North Terminal at 23.45pm.
A one-way journey from Heathrow to Gatwick is available from £22*.
Our fastest coach journeys from Heathrow to Gatwick take just 50 mins.
We have fare types available to give you more flexibility when you travel. Both our Standard and Fully Flexible fares are amendable, however, excess fees may apply. For more information, please visit our tickets page.
Alternatively, when buying your ticket you can add Change and Go to your booking. Change and Go allows you to board any available coach 12 hours before or after your original departure time for just £5 per journey. Find out more at our Change and Go page.
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*Limited Availability. No booking fee when logged into My Account and purchasing on the National Express website or app, otherwise £1.50 booking fee applies. Fares correct 24.10.2024 for travel between 24.10.2024 - 20.02.2025.
