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Coach travel from Gatwick Airport to London

From £8 one-way*

Duration: 30m (fastest)

Departures: up to 3 services per day

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Adults (16+)

Infant (0-2)

Children (3-15)

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)

One infant aged 0-2 travels free when accompanied by an adult with a valid ticket. Additional infants aged 0-2 must be paid for. If you are travelling with more than 1 infant aged 0-2, please book the additional infant as 'Children (3-15).

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Coach from Gatwick Airport to London in 30 mins (fastest journey)

Our coaches currently travel from Gatwick Airport to London (Victoria Coach Station) up to 3 times a day, with prices from £8 one-way*.

Our fastest journey from Gatwick North Terminal to London Belmont will get you there in just 30 minutes. With reliable services, low fares, and stylish travel, you can travel with confidence once again.

Please note: We are currently running a reduced network, with plans to add to it regularly as demand grows. Because of this, the information on this page may differ depending on your travel dates and any regional restrictions.

For the most up to date information on active services and more, please visit our Route Map page or our timetables page.

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Gatwick to London services & stops

Stops between Gatwick and London include: Gatwick Airport (South Terminal, North Terminal), Lower Kingswood, Banstead, Belmont, Sutton Rail Station, Sutton Centre, Rosehill, Mitcham, Streatham, Stockwell, Vauxhall and Victoria Coach Station.

Routes may vary depending on the time of day you travel.

Departing from Gatwick Airport North Terminal

Gatwick is home to dozens of fantastic facilities to keep you busy before your journey. 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:

Arriving at London Victoria Coach Station

London Victoria Coach Station is just 300 metres from the tube network, which is served by the Victoria Line, the District Line and the Circle Line. A bus stop is directly outside the coach station, and is served by many routes from the city centre.

Take a look at our London Victoria Station facilities.

Delayed flight

Travelling from Gatwick Airport to London?

Choose our flexible ticket option to give you peace of mind in the event of a changed or delayed flight. For just £5 each way, our Change Coach & Go Add-on gives you all the flexibility you need:

Board any available coach 12 hours before or after your original departure time
Amend your ticket to a new departure date - free of charge
Get a refund on your ticket up to 24 hours before departure

So, in the event of any changes, our Change Coach & Go Add-on means you can just jump on the next available transfer from Gatwick to London.

When booking, simply add the 'Change Coach & Go' option to your ticket in the Add Extras section.

Frequently asked questions

Is it possible to buy my ticket from Gatwick to London onboard my National Express coach?

Yes* you can, however it is always advisable to purchase an advance ticket as services may become full due to pre-booked customers.

To purchase a ticket onboard your coach from Gatwick to London, please be aware of the following:

Drivers can accept cash only. To avoid delays please ensure you have the correct change.
If your journey from London to Gatwick requires a change of coach, you must purchase a ticket on board each new coach.
Please ensure you obtain a physical ticket from the driver which you should carry at all times.
All our drivers should be able to sell tickets, although if there are ticketing facilities available they may refer you to the ticket office, to purchase your ticket.

In addition, you can call the National Express Contact Centre on 08717 818181 between 10am and 6pm, 7 days a week. Calls cost 13p per minute plus your phone company's access charge.

*Except at Heathrow Airport where tickets must be purchased from the ticket desk, ticket machine or in advance of travel.

If our flight arrives early, is it possible to catch an earlier coach from Gatwick to London?

Yes, we can help you do that. When you arrive at Gatwick airport, find a member of the National Express team and they will be happy to assist you.

Any changes you make will be subject to an amendment fee and an excess fare, depending on the ticket type you booked.

Please note, amendments will only be available on Fully Flexible and Standard tickets.

I need to catch a coach from Gatwick to London. What should I do if my flight is delayed?

When booking a coach from Gatwick Airport to London we advise that you should allow at least 1 hour 30 minutes after landing to clear passport control, collect any luggage and make your way to our departure point.

Flexible and Standard tickets can only be amended before the time of departure and might be subject to an amendment fee, excess fare and seat availability. If your flight is delayed, contact our staff as soon as possible.

For peace of mind, our Change Coach & Go Add-on is available when you book from our online 'add extras' page, allowing you to:

Board any available coach 12 hours before or 12 hours after your original departure time
Amend your ticket to a new departure date – free of charge
Cancel up to 24 hours before departure and receive a refund

Alternatively, open return tickets will allow you to be booked onto the next available service without extra fees. This ticket is valid for 3 months from the original date of departure.

I purchased a ticket for Gatwick to London whilst booking a flight through the Ryanair website, but I have not received my ticket?

Tickets purchased through Ryanair.com for Gatwick Airport to London transfers may take up to 24 hours to be delivered via e-mail.

If, after 24 hours, you have still not received your National Express ticket please check your email’s junk/spam folder for tickets from tickets@nationalexpress.com or sales@nationalexpress.com.

Otherwise, contact our National Express customer services team. Please have your Ryanair booking reference number to hand when you get in touch.

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Gatwick to London route stops include:

Gatwick Airport London (South Terminal)
Gatwick Airport London (North Terminal)
Banstead
London Vauxhall
London Victoria Coach Station

Luggage

You can take two 20kg suitcases and one item of hand luggage per adult on our coaches. However, be sure to check your flight luggage allowance with your airline before your pack.

View our luggage policy

Routes to London

Return route

London to Gatwick Airport

Airport Transfers to Gatwick

Airport Transfers to London

Routes to London

Our safety measures

We have made a host of changes to the way we travel in order to keep our customers and staff safe, from enhanced cleaning to limited seating onboard.

Safer coach travel

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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 booking fee applies. Fares correct 21st April 2021 for travel between 21 Apr and 18 Aug 2021

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Coach travel from Gatwick Airport to London