Bristol to Gatwick Airport: Coach transfers, bus timetables & cheap tickets
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Generous luggage allowance
Bring 1x large suitcase (or 2x medium cases) & 1x soft hand luggage item onboard
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Coach from Bristol to Gatwick Airport
Reach Gatwick Airport in as little as 3 hours 20 minutes from just £18.60 one-way*, with up to 9 daily services from Bristol. Forget the stress of airport parking charges and complicated train changes through Reading - sit back and let us take care of the journey while you focus on the trip ahead.
Our coaches pick up from 1 convenient city-centre stop - Bristol Bus & Coach Station on Marlborough Street - easy to reach by local bus or train. Each passenger can bring one large suitcase (or two medium cases) plus a soft hand luggage item, so there's no need to drag bags across busy train platforms or down escalators.
Every ticket comes with a guaranteed seat, so there's no standing or scrambling for space, even on the busiest services. Choose from Standard or Fully Flexible fares to suit your plans, and you can board a similar service up to 3 hours either side of your booked departure if your schedule shifts. We drop you directly at the terminal door at both Gatwick North and South, so you step off the coach and head straight inside.
Our Bristol to Gatwick network
We operate two services on the Bristol to Gatwick corridor, connecting Bristol Bus & Coach Station to both Gatwick North and South Terminals via Heathrow Airport. Check our route map and Journey Planner to find the best service and departure time for your trip.
Bristol to Gatwick route map
Travelling to Gatwick Airport
Starting your journey
We recommend arriving at Bristol Bus & Coach Station at least 10 minutes before your scheduled departure for smooth boarding and luggage loading. Travelling alone? Your driver will help load and unload your bags, so there's no heavy lifting to worry about. Travelling as a family? Each passenger can bring one large suitcase (or two medium cases) plus hand luggage, with comfortable seats for the whole group.
Track your coach in real-time
Use our Coach Tracker tool to follow your driver's live location, so you'll know exactly when your coach is arriving and can plan your time at the station accordingly.
Direct to the terminal door
We drop you right at the terminal door at both Gatwick North and Gatwick South. Step off the coach and head straight inside - no shuttle buses, no long walks across a car park, and no drop-off charges.
Planning your time
We recommend arriving at Gatwick Airport at least 3 hours before your scheduled flight departure. This gives you plenty of time for check-in, security, and a browse of the terminal shops and restaurants before your flight.
Coach station and airport facilities
For more information about your departure point and arrival terminals, see our Bristol Coach Station facilities, Gatwick North Terminal, and Gatwick South Terminal. Gatwick offers a wide range of shops, restaurants, and entertainment within easy reach of the terminal doors.
Frequently asked questions
Timetables
Coach Tracker
Route Map
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, otherwise £1.50 booking fee applies. Fares correct 13.07.2026 for travel between 13.07.2026 - 09.11.2026.