The average bus between Elephant and Castle and Gatwick takes 2h 53m and the fastest bus takes 2h 13m. The bus runs at least 3 times per hour from Elephant and Castle 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 every 20 minutes between Elephant and Castle and Gatwick. The earliest departure is at 4:37 AM at night, and the last departure from Elephant and Castle is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Gatwick at 1:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Park Street and take an average of 2h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


2h 44m • 2 changes

2h 48m • 2 changes

2h 38m • 2 changes

2h 44m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Elephant and Castle to Gatwick? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Elephant and Castle to Gatwick. However, there are services departing from Elephant and Castle station and arriving at Gatwick station via Park Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.
Elephant and Castle to Gatwick bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Elephant & Castle / London Road station.
Elephant and Castle to Gatwick bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Povey Cross Road East station.
The distance between Elephant and Castle and Gatwick is 37 km. The road distance is 49 km.
You can take a bus from Elephant & Castle / London Road to Povey Cross Road East via Park Street and Redhill Bus Station in around 2h 43m.