Gatwick Airport to Heathrow Airport: Coach transfers, bus timetables & cheap tickets
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Coach transfer from Gatwick to Heathrow Airport
Travel from Gatwick to Heathrow in as little as 1 hour 10 minutes from just £14.90 one-way*, with 58 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.
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.
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
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.
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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, otherwise £1.50 booking fee applies. Fares correct 13.07.2026 for travel between 13.07.2026 - 09.11.2026.