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Is there a night bus from Gatwick to London?

Between Gatwick (Airport) and London we found over 50 bus departures, including 18 night buses. The earliest bus departure from Gatwick (Airport) is at 03:35 arriving to London at 05:50 the same day. While the latest bus departure is at 23:45 and arrives at 01:50 the following day.



Yes, there is reliable 24-hour bus service between London Gatwick and central London in 2026. The primary operator is National Express, which runs up to 21 daily coach services, including multiple departures throughout the night. Their A2 and 025 services run 24/7, with the first coach typically leaving the South Terminal at 1:00 AM and arriving at London Victoria Coach Station around 2:15 AM. These coaches offer a budget-friendly alternative to the Gatwick Express train, with fares starting as low as £4 one-way if booked in advance. The coaches are equipped with Wi-Fi, power outlets, and toilets, providing a comfortable transfer for those with late-night arrivals or early-morning departures. Additionally, local Metrobus routes like the "Fastway 10" and "Fastway 20" operate every few minutes 24 hours a day, connecting the airport to nearby towns like Crawley and Horley, though they do not go all the way into central London.

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Getting from one terminal to the other is easy at London Gatwick, simply take the free inter-terminal shuttle service. It runs every few minutes, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year; with a journey time of just two minutes.

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The service operates 24-hours a day, although service levels are reduced to every 10 minutes between 23:00 and 06:00, with only one of the two guideway tracks being used.

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Southern train services between Gatwick and Victoria run 24/7. Even in the early hours of a Sunday morning the service is hourly and by 5am is up to four an hour. At peak travel times there can be up to nine trains an hour.

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Gatwick Express Timetable The trains then run every 15 minutes throughout the day from 05.50am until the last train from Gatwick at night. The last trains from Gatwick Airport to London Victoria station are 00.50am and then 01.35am.

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At YOTELAIR London Gatwick Airport, our day rates are perfect for a long transit or unexpected layover. Cabins (YOTELAIR-speak for bedrooms) can be booked for as little as four hours or as long as overnight.

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The Gatwick Express provides a non-stop service direct to London Victoria. Departing twice an hour, it takes just 30 minutes. You can save 10% if you book online in advance directly through the Gatwick Express Website.

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Transfer from Gatwick Airport To London by Taxi: Gatwick Airport To London Transfer will cost approximately £80.00* for a normal saloon car, which can carry 4 passengers, 2 check-in luggage, and 2 hand luggage.

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easyBus. The cheapest way to get to London from Gatwick is taking an easyBus minibus. The sooner you get your tickets online, the cheaper they are, costing from £ 2 ( US$ 2.40) for a single journey.

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How much is the train ticket from Gatwick Airport to London? The cheapest tickets we've found for trains from Gatwick Airport to London are US$11.87. If you book 30 days in advance, tickets will cost around US$16. The cost is usually the same if booking is done 7 days in advance.

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If you're travelling between Gatwick Airport and London Victoria, please be aware that there are two fares in operation. If you travel on the Gatwick Express you will be charged the more expensive but flexible 'any permitted' fare. If you travel on Southern you will be charged a lower fare.

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Generally, the journey from Gatwick Airport to London by train takes around 48 minutes, although the fastest services take just 28 minutes. As there are around 935 direct trains on this route every day, you don't need to make any changes during your journey.

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NIGHT FLIGHT RULES The noisiest types of aircraft are banned between 11.00 pm and 7.00 am. The number of flights between 11.30 pm and 6.00 am is limited by a quota – at present 11,200 in the summer (seven months) and 3,250 in winter.

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