The average bus between Gatwick Airport and Essex takes 5h 16m and the fastest bus takes 3h 50m. The bus service runs several times per day from Gatwick Airport to Essex. 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 3 times a day between Gatwick Airport and Essex. The earliest departure is at 9:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gatwick Airport is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Essex at 7:34 AM. All services require a transfer at London Stratford- Montfichet Road Stop U and take an average of 5h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Gatwick Airport to Essex? 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 Gatwick Airport to Essex. However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport station and arriving at Essex station via London Stratford- Montfichet Road Stop U. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.
Gatwick Airport to Essex bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Gatwick Airport South Terminal station.
Gatwick Airport to Essex bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Interchange station.
The distance between Gatwick Airport and Essex is 91.2 km. The road distance is 138 km.
You can take a bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Polecat Road via London Stratford- Montfichet Road Stop U, Stratford City Bus Station, Coach Station, and Bus Interchange in around 3h 37m.