The average bus between Gatwick Airport and Charing Cross takes 2h 46m and the fastest bus takes 2h 37m. The bus service runs several times per day 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.
Buses run twice daily between Gatwick Airport and Charing Cross. The earliest departure is at 10:30 PM at night, and the last departure from Gatwick Airport is at 11:30 PM which arrives into Charing Cross at 2:17 AM. All services require a transfer at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and take an average of 2h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Gatwick Airport to Charing Cross. However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport station and arriving at Charing Cross station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.
Gatwick Airport to Charing Cross bus services, operated by National Express, depart from South Terminal Bus Station.
Gatwick Airport to Charing Cross bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
The distance between Gatwick Airport and Charing Cross is 39.2 km. The road distance is 91 km.
National Express operates a bus from South Terminal Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £10–25 and the journey takes 2h 35m.