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Gatwick to Waterloo East Station buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Gatwick and Waterloo East Station takes 2h 56m and the fastest bus takes 2h 21m. There is a bus service every few hours from Gatwick to Waterloo East Station. 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 56m
Duration
56 mi
Distance
£20
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Bus

best
  1. Take the bus from North Terminal Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 025
2h 48m
£9–24

Gatwick to Waterloo East Station bus times

Buses run hourly between Gatwick and Waterloo East Station. The earliest departure is at 3:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Gatwick is at 11:45 PM which arrives into Waterloo East Station at 5:34 AM. All services require a transfer at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and take an average of 2h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    National ExpressGo Ahead London5h 51m • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    National ExpressGo Ahead London2h 23m • 1 change

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    National ExpressGo Ahead London2h 53m • 1 change

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    National ExpressGo Ahead London2h 58m • 1 change

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    National ExpressGo Ahead London3h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    National ExpressGo Ahead London2h 21m • 1 change

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    National ExpressGo Ahead London2h 29m • 1 change

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    National ExpressGo Ahead London2h 32m • 1 change

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    National ExpressGo Ahead London2h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    National ExpressGo Ahead London2h 21m • 1 change

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    National ExpressGo Ahead London2h 27m • 1 change

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    National ExpressGo Ahead London2h 29m • 1 change

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    National ExpressGo Ahead London2h 46m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 56 mi
  • Duration: 2h 56m

What companies run services between Gatwick, England and Waterloo East Station, England?

National Express operates a bus from North Terminal Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £7–13 and the journey takes 2h 20m.

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