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Nottingham to Gatwick Airport buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Nottingham and Gatwick Airport takes 5h 6m and the fastest bus takes 4h 30m. There is a bus service every few hours from Nottingham to Gatwick Airport. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 6m
Duration
169 mi
Distance
£30
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Nottingham to Gatwick Airport bus times

Buses run hourly between Nottingham and Gatwick Airport. The earliest departure is at 12:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Nottingham is at 2:30 PM which arrives into Gatwick Airport at 7:45 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 5h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    bus bus 4h 30m • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 35m • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 55m • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    bus bus 4h 30m • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 35m • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    bus bus 4h 30m • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 35m • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    bus bus 4h 30m • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 35m • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 55m • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    bus bus 4h 30m • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 35m • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    bus bus 4h 30m • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 35m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Nottingham to Gatwick Airport? 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.

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  • Distance: 169.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 6m

What companies run services between Nottingham, England and Gatwick Airport, England?

FlixBus operates a bus from Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station to Gatwick Airport South Terminal hourly. Tickets cost £20–30 and the journey takes 5h 15m. National Express also services this route every 3 hours.

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