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Gatwick Airport to Charing Cross buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Gatwick Airport and Charing Cross takes 2h 44m and the fastest bus takes 2h 13m. There is a bus service every few hours from Gatwick Airport to Charing Cross. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 44m
Duration
57 mi
Distance
£11
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Gatwick Airport to Charing Cross bus times

Buses run hourly between Gatwick Airport and Charing Cross. The earliest departure is at 12:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Gatwick Airport is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Charing Cross at 1:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Hammersmith Broadway and take an average of 2h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    National ExpressMetroline Travel3h 15m • 1 change
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    National ExpressMetroline Travel2h 55m • 1 change
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    National ExpressMetroline Travel2h 56m • 1 change
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    National ExpressMetroline Travel2h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    National ExpressMetroline Travel2h 35m • 1 change
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    National ExpressMetroline Travel2h 16m • 1 change
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    National ExpressMetroline Travel2h 29m • 1 change
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    National ExpressMetroline Travel2h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    National ExpressMetroline Travel2h 35m • 1 change
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    National ExpressMetroline Travel2h 16m • 1 change
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    National ExpressMetroline Travel2h 26m • 1 change
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    National ExpressMetroline Travel2h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    National ExpressMetroline Travel2h 23m • 1 change
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    National ExpressMetroline Travel2h 16m • 1 change
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    National ExpressMetroline Travel2h 19m • 1 change
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    National ExpressMetroline Travel2h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    National ExpressMetroline Travel2h 23m • 1 change
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    National ExpressMetroline Travel2h 16m • 1 change
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    National ExpressMetroline Travel2h 29m • 1 change
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    National ExpressMetroline Travel2h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    National ExpressMetroline Travel2h 23m • 1 change
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    National ExpressMetroline Travel2h 16m • 1 change
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    National ExpressMetroline Travel2h 29m • 1 change
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    National ExpressMetroline Travel2h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    National ExpressMetroline Travel2h 23m • 1 change
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    National ExpressMetroline Travel2h 16m • 1 change
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    National ExpressMetroline Travel2h 29m • 1 change
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    National ExpressMetroline Travel2h 51m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Gatwick Airport to Charing Cross? 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.

Map of how to get from Gatwick Airport to Charing Cross.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 56.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 44m

What companies run services between Gatwick Airport, England and Charing Cross, Greater London, England?

You can take a bus from South Terminal Bus Station to Charing Cross via Hammersmith Broadway and Hammersmith Bus Station in around 2h 45m.

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