The average bus between Eastbourne and Gatwick takes 2h 37m and the fastest bus takes 1h 55m. There is a bus service every few hours from Eastbourne to Gatwick. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run hourly between Eastbourne and Gatwick. The earliest departure is at 12:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Eastbourne is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Gatwick at 12:48 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 55m • 1 change

2h 10m • 1 change

2h 43m • 1 change

3h 3m • 1 change

2h 49m • 1 change

1h 55m • 1 change

2h 10m • 1 change

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2h 49m • 1 change

1h 55m • 1 change

2h 10m • 1 change

2h 43m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct bus from Eastbourne to Gatwick. However, there are services departing from Eastbourne station and arriving at Gatwick station via Gatwick South Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.
Eastbourne to Gatwick bus services, operated by Metrobus, depart from Gildredge Road station.
Eastbourne to Gatwick bus services, operated by Metrobus, arrive at Gatwick South Terminal station.
The distance between Eastbourne and Gatwick is 55.1 km. The road distance is 77 km.
Metrobus operates a bus from Gildredge Road to Gatwick South Terminal hourly. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 2h 16m.