The average bus between Gatwick Airport and Cranfield takes 5h 7m and the fastest bus takes 4h 5m. The bus service runs several times per day from Gatwick Airport to Cranfield. 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 4 hours between Gatwick Airport and Cranfield. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gatwick Airport is at 10:55 PM which arrives into Cranfield at 7:32 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Gatwick Airport to Cranfield. However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport station and arriving at Cranfield station via Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.
Gatwick Airport to Cranfield bus services, operated by National Express, depart from South Terminal Bus Station.
Gatwick Airport to Cranfield bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Milton Keynes Coachway station.
The distance between Gatwick Airport and Cranfield is 106 km. The road distance is 169 km.
National Express operates a bus from South Terminal Bus Station to Milton Keynes Coachway hourly. Tickets cost £18–45 and the journey takes 3h 35m.