The average bus between Gatwick and Wales takes 8h 50m and the fastest bus takes 6h 47m. The bus service runs several times per day from Gatwick to Wales. 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 and Wales. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gatwick is at 11:35 PM which arrives into Wales at 9:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham Coach Station and take an average of 8h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Gatwick to Wales? 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 to Wales. However, there are services departing from Gatwick station and arriving at Wales station via Birmingham Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.
Gatwick to Wales bus services, operated by National Express, depart from North Terminal Bus Station.
Gatwick to Wales bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sheffield Interchange/E2 station.
The distance between Gatwick and Wales is 253.1 km. The road distance is 380 km.
You can take a bus from North Terminal Bus Station to Wales Road/Limetree Avenue via Birmingham Coach Station, Sheffield Interchange/E2, and Sheffield Interchange/C6 in around 7h 25m.