Luggage
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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Bristol to Gatwick Airport
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
Our coaches from Bristol Coach Station to Gatwick Airport run up to 9 times per day with fares starting at just £20.70.*
Plus, with a guaranteed seat, free Wi-Fi, plenty of legroom and a generous luggage allowance, you can travel in style for less.
Coach from Bristol to Gatwick Airport
Our coaches from Bristol Coach Station to Gatwick Airport run up to 9 times per day with fares starting at just £20.70.*
Plus, with a guaranteed seat, free Wi-Fi, plenty of legroom and a generous luggage allowance, you can travel in style for less.
| Bristol to Gatwick journey information | |
|---|---|
| Fastest journey time | 3 hrs 20 mins |
| Cheapest price | From £20.70 * |
| Distance (approx) | 241km |
| No. of stops | 2 (other services may use further stops) |
| First & last journey daily | 0:55am/18:00pm |
Our Bristol to Gatwick 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:
- Bristol Bus & Coach Station
- Heathrow Airport Central Bus Station
- Heathrow Airport (Terminal 5)
- Gatwick Airport (North)
- Gatwick Airport (South)
Our 201 service travels up to 3 times a day and calls at the following stops:
- Bristol Bus & Coach Station
- Heathrow Airport Central Bus Station
- Heathrow Airport (Terminal 5)
- Gatwick Airport (North)
- Gatwick Airport (South)
Bristol to Gatwick route map
Return route
Other routes to Gatwick
Departing from Bristol
Bristol Coach Station is based in Bristol City Centre, a short walk from the bustling Broadmead shopping district and within easy reach of train and bus transport links.
Take a look at our Bristol Coach Station facilities.
Arriving at Gatwick Airport
To ensure a stress-free travel experience we recommend you get to the airport at least 3 hours before your scheduled flight departure time.
Gatwick Airport has a wide range of fantastic facilities to keep you entertained between trips. Less than five minutes from the terminal, you'll find newsagents, restaurants, and other shops including coffee shops, clothing, entertainment for the kids and much more.
Take a look at our Gatwick Airport facilities pages for more information:
Frequently asked questions
The first coach leaves from Bristol Coach Station at 0.55am, arriving at Gatwick North Terminal at 4.20am.
The last coach leaves from Bristol Coach Station at 18.00pm, arriving at Gatwick North Terminal at 21.20pm.
A one-way journey from Bristol to Gatwick is available from £20.70*.
Our fastest coach journey from Bristol to Gatwick takes 3 hrs 20 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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*Limited Availability. 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 24.10.2024 for travel between 24.10.2024 - 20.02.2025.
