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Children under 14 years of age are not permitted to travel without being accompanied throughout the journey by a responsible person aged 16 years or over.
Children aged 14 - 15 years old may travel unaccompanied, as from 5am, arriving at their booked destination no later than 10pm. Unaccompanied children will be asked for proof of age or a signed letter of permission from their parent/guardian. (sms or chat based messages are not permissible)

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Coach travel from Gatwick to Bristol

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Coach from Gatwick to Bristol in 3 hours 30 minutes (fastest journey)

With up to 9 services running between Gatwick and Bristol throughout the day and from £20.70 one-way*, you can travel with confidence and ease with National Express.

Gatwick to Bristol journey information
Fastest journey time 3 hrs 30 mins
Cheapest price From £20.70 *
Distance (approx) 224km
No. of stops 9 (other services use further stops)
First & last journey daily 5.50am/23.05pm (from Gatwick Airport North Terminal)

 

   

Our Gatwick to Bristol services and stops

Click below to see the stops for each service and plan your journey with ease.

Our 200 service travels up to 6 times a day and calls at the following stops:

  • Gatwick Airport (South)
  • Gatwick Airport (North)
  • Heathrow Airport (Terminal 5)
  • Heathrow Airport Central Bus Station
  • Bristol Coach Station

Our 201 service travels up to 3 times a day and calls at the following stops:

  • Gatwick Airport (South)
  • Gatwick Airport (North)
  • Heathrow Airport (Terminal 5)
  • Heathrow Airport Central Bus Station
  • Bristol Bus & Coach Station

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Departing from Gatwick Airport North Terminal

Gatwick Airport has a wide range of fantastic facilities to help you refuel after your flight. From newsagents to restaurants, coffee shops and much more, there's something for everyone.

Take a look at our Gatwick Airport facilities pages for more information:

Arriving at Bristol Coach Station

Bristol Coach Station is based on Marlborough Street (BS1 3NU). Coaches from Gatwick leave throughout the day.

The Coach Station is close to lots of facilities, including: cafes and supermarkets on nearby Cannon Street and St James Barton Roundabout, all within a 5-minute walk of the coach station. City-wide bus services arrive at the station around-the-clock, and a dedicated taxi rank is also nearby.

Take a look at our Bristol Coach Station facilities.

Frequently asked questions

The first coach leaves from Gatwick Airport North Terminal at 5.50am, arriving at Bristol Coach Station at 9.30am.

The last coach departs from Gatwick Airport North Terminal at 23.05pm, arriving at Bristol Coach Station at 2.35am

A one-way journey from Gatwick to Bristol is available from £20.70*.

Our fastest coach journeys from Gatwick to Bristol will arrive in 3 hrs 30 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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