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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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Gatwick Airport to Heathrow Airport: Coach transfers, bus timetables & cheap tickets
From £14.90 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 Gatwick to Heathrow Airport
Travel from Gatwick to Heathrow in as little as 50 minutes from just £14.90 one-way*, with over 60 services departing daily. Forget dragging luggage through London's Tube network or paying for expensive taxi transfers - our direct coach from Gatwick to Heathrow takes you terminal to terminal while you sit back and relax.
With 2 convenient pick-up points at Gatwick Airport - South Terminal and North Terminal - you're never far from your departure stop. Your luggage travels safely in the hold beneath the coach, so there's no need to wrestle bags through busy stations or down escalators. Travelling alone? Your driver will help load and unload your bags, so there's no heavy lifting to worry about.
Every booking comes with a guaranteed seat, so there's no standing and no scramble for space. Choose from Standard or Fully Flexible ticket options to suit your plans, and enjoy a 3-hour travel window either side of your booked departure to board a similar service if your schedule changes. At Heathrow, your coach drops you right at the terminal door, ready for check-in with minimal walking.
Secure our best value fares
The earlier you book your Gatwick to Heathrow transfer, the better the price. Lock in great-value fares online and skip the queue at the ticket desk. Booking a return at the same time saves you even more compared to buying two singles.
Guarantee your seat
Our Gatwick to Heathrow bus services are popular, especially during peak travel periods and early morning departures. Booking ahead guarantees your seat on the exact service you need, so there are no last-minute surprises at the coach stop.
Total peace of mind
Plans change, and we make it easy to adapt. Your ticket includes a 3-hour travel window, letting you board a similar service either side of your booked departure. Need more flexibility? Upgrade to a Fully Flexible ticket for free amendments, or add Change and Go for just £5 one-way, valid 12 hours either side of your original departure. Visit our Change and Go page for details.
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⚡ Unrivalled frequency and fast transfers: Over 60 coaches from Gatwick to Heathrow run daily, with our fastest service completing the journey in just 50 minutes from Gatwick South Terminal
✅ More stops and less walking: We pick up from both Gatwick South and North Terminals - right outside the terminal doors or just steps from International Arrivals - so you spend less time on your feet with bags in tow
⭐ Guaranteed comfort and onboard facilities: Every passenger gets a guaranteed seat, plus free Wi-Fi, USB charging points, air conditioning, and an onboard toilet. Each traveller can bring 1 large suitcase (or 2 medium cases) plus 1 soft hand luggage item
💷 Great value for every traveller: Fares from just £14.90 one-way*, with extra savings on return tickets. Groups of 4 or more save 33%, our three Coachcards give you a third off Standard and Fully Flexible fares, and you'll never pay airport car park charges
Gatwick to Heathrow journey information | |
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Fastest journey time | 50 mins |
Cheapest price | From £14.90 * |
Distance (approx) | 60km |
No. of stops | 0 (other services may use further stops) |
First & last journey daily | 3:50am/23:45pm |
Our Gatwick to Heathrow network
We run six services connecting London Gatwick to London Heathrow (LGW to LHR), giving you plenty of options to travel from Gatwick to Heathrow throughout the day and night. All services depart from Gatwick South and North Terminals. Most call at Heathrow Terminal 5 and Heathrow Central Bus Station (for Terminals 2 and 3), while the 205 service also stops at Terminal 4. Check our route map for a full overview of every stop.
Up to 20 services a day calling at Gatwick Airport (South), Gatwick Airport (North), Heathrow Airport (Terminal 5), and Heathrow Airport Central Bus Station.
Up to 7 services a day calling at Gatwick Airport (South), Gatwick Airport (North), Heathrow Airport (Terminal 5), and Heathrow Airport Central Bus Station.
Up to 9 services a day calling at Gatwick Airport (South), Gatwick Airport (North), Heathrow Airport (Terminal 5), and Heathrow Airport Central Bus Station.
Up to 7 services a day calling at Gatwick Airport (South), Gatwick Airport (North), Heathrow Airport Central Bus Station, Heathrow Airport (Terminal 4), and Heathrow Airport (Terminal 5).
Up to 11 services a day calling at Gatwick Airport (South), Gatwick Airport (North), Heathrow Airport (Terminal 5), and Heathrow Airport Central Bus Station.
Up to 9 services a day calling at Gatwick Airport (South), Gatwick Airport (North), Heathrow Airport (Terminal 5), and Heathrow Airport Central Bus Station.
For a quick, direct LGW to LHR transfer, use our Journey Planner to find the best bus from Gatwick to Heathrow for your travel date and preferred departure time.
Gatwick to Heathrow route map
Return route
Other routes to Heathrow airport
- Bath to Heathrow
- Birmingham to Heathrow
- Bournemouth to Heathrow
- Brighton to Heathrow
- Bristol to Heathrow
- Cambridge to Heathrow
- Cardiff to Heathrow
- Cheltenham to Heathrow
- Leicester to Heathrow
- London to Heathrow
- Nottingham to Heathrow
- Southampton to Heathrow
- Swindon to Heathrow
Inter-airport routes
Departing from Gatwick Airport
Finding your coach
At Gatwick South Terminal, coaches depart from the lower level outside International Arrivals at bus stops 4 and 5. At Gatwick North Terminal, your coach departs directly outside the terminal doors. Check your ticket for the correct departure point and look for National Express branding.
Track your coach in real-time
Use our Coach Tracker tool to follow your driver's live location. It's a handy way to stay updated while you grab a coffee or browse the shops at Gatwick.
Direct from the terminal door
Your coach collects you right outside the terminal at Gatwick - no long walks to a train platform or shuttle bus required. It's the most convenient way to start your transfer from Gatwick to Heathrow.
Planning your time
If you're landing at Gatwick and connecting to a flight at Heathrow, allow time for immigration, baggage collection, and reaching the coach stop. We recommend arriving at Heathrow at least 3 hours before your onward flight to allow for check-in and security.
Coach stations and airport facilities
For more information about departing from Gatwick, visit our South terminal and North terminal coach station pages. At Heathrow, coaches arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station (Terminals 2 and 3), Terminal 4, and Terminal 5. Heathrow offers a wide range of cafes, shops, restaurants, rest areas, toilet facilities, cash machines, and ticket machines close to each stop.
Frequently asked questions
Fares start from great-value prices, with the lowest fares available when you book in advance online. Save even more with one of our three Coachcards, giving you a third off Standard and Fully Flexible fares. Use our Journey Planner to check prices for your travel date.
The first coach leaves Gatwick Airport at 3:50am, arriving at Heathrow Central Bus Station at 5:00am. This early morning service is ideal if you need to catch a morning flight from Heathrow.
Our last service departs Gatwick Airport at 23:45pm, arriving at Heathrow Central Bus Station at 00:55am. Late-night services keep you connected even for evening arrivals at Gatwick.
Our fastest direct services complete the journey between the two airports in under an hour, with no changes required. Journey times may vary depending on traffic, particularly on the M25. Check specific service times using our Journey Planner.
The National Express coach is the only direct, no-change transport from Gatwick to Heathrow, making it the most direct option compared to any shuttle from Gatwick to Heathrow or multi-leg rail journey. All rail alternatives require at least one change in central London, adding time and cost. Getting from Gatwick to Heathrow by coach means no Tube connections, no dragging bags up and down escalators, and a comfortable ride from terminal to terminal.
Yes. Each passenger can bring 1 large suitcase (or 2 medium cases) stored in the hold beneath the coach, plus 1 soft hand luggage item in the cabin. Travelling as a family or group? Everyone gets the same allowance, with plenty of room for all your bags.
Both Standard and Fully Flexible fares can be amended, though excess fees may apply. If you've added Change and Go to your booking, you can board any available coach up to 12 hours either side of your original departure for just £5 per journey. For more details, visit our tickets page or Change and Go page.
Yes. Because we run our own direct services on the road between Gatwick and Heathrow, rail disruptions don't affect our coaches. If your train connection is cancelled or delayed, coaches from Gatwick to Heathrow provide a reliable backup with frequent daily departures.
Most services call at Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 and Heathrow Central Bus Station (serving Terminals 2 and 3). The 205 service also stops at Terminal 4. When booking, select your preferred Heathrow terminal so the correct Gatwick Heathrow bus service is shown.
Yes. All coaches on Gatwick to Heathrow routes are fitted with free Wi-Fi and USB charging points, along with air conditioning and an onboard toilet. You'll have everything you need for a comfortable journey.
Yes. National Express ticket desks are located at both Gatwick North and South Terminals. However, booking online typically offers better fares and guarantees your seat on a specific service.
Timetables
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T&C: *Limited Availability. Price includes a £1.50 booking fee. No booking fee when logged into My Account and purchasing on the National Express website or app. Fares correct 18.05.2026 for travel between 18.05.2026 - 13.09.2026.
