What is the cheapest way to get from Bristol to Gatwick Airport?

The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Gatwick Airport is to bus which costs £17 - £70 and takes 3h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bristol to Gatwick Airport?

The fastest way to get from Bristol to Gatwick Airport is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Bristol and Gatwick Airport?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bus Station station and arriving at South Terminal Bus Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Bristol and Gatwick Airport?

No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Gatwick Airport. However, there are services departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at Gatwick Airport via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.

How far is it from Bristol to Gatwick Airport?

The distance between Bristol and Gatwick Airport is 134 miles. The road distance is 130.1 miles.

How do I travel from Bristol to Gatwick Airport without a car?

The best way to get from Bristol to Gatwick Airport without a car is to train which takes 3h 3m and costs £60 - £120.

How long does it take to get from Bristol to Gatwick Airport?

It takes approximately 3h 3m to get from Bristol to Gatwick Airport, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Gatwick Airport bus from?

Bristol to Gatwick Airport bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Gatwick Airport train from?

Bristol to Gatwick Airport train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.

Train or bus from Bristol to Gatwick Airport?

The best way to get from Bristol to Gatwick Airport is to train which takes 3h 3m and costs £60 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £70 and takes 3h 35m.

Where does the Bristol to Gatwick Airport bus arrive?

Bristol to Gatwick Airport bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at South Terminal Bus Station.

Where does the Bristol to Gatwick Airport train arrive?

Bristol to Gatwick Airport train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Bristol to Gatwick Airport?

Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Gatwick Airport is 130 miles. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Bristol to Gatwick Airport.

How do I get a train ticket from Bristol to Gatwick Airport?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Bristol to Gatwick Airport?

Book your Bristol to Gatwick Airport bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Gatwick Airport?

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There are 3 ways to get from Bristol to Gatwick Airport by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Readingtrain Bristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain Reading - Gatwick Airport
3h 3m
£60–115
Bus
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1. Take the bus from Bus Station to South Terminal Bus Stationbus 200 / ...
3h 35m
£17–70
Drive 129.4 mi
1. Drive from Bristol to Gatwick Airportcar 129.4 mi
2h 17m
£32–46

Bristol to Gatwick Airport by train

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3h 3mAverage Duration

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Distance: 133.7 mi
Duration: 3h 3m

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

You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Gatwick Airport via Reading in around 3h 3m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to South Terminal Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £27–70 and the journey takes 3h 35m. FlixBus also services this route hourly.

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