✈ Bus and Coach Bedford - London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

Which bus from Bedford to London Gatwick Airport is the best?

Check the bus schedule for Bedford to London Gatwick Airport. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like National Express. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.

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from £27

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Monday

from £26

Tuesday

from £27

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from £26

Friday

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	6h 0m	19:55	Bedford	Central Coach Station	01:55	London Gatwick Airport	London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal	Economy	£27	A Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) at 09/08/2025 19:55:00 to London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/08/2025 01:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
National Express	6h 0m	11:15	Bedford	Central Coach Station	17:15	London Gatwick Airport	London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal	Economy	£28	A Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) at 09/08/2025 11:15:00 to London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/08/2025 17:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
National Express	5h 50m	11:15	Bedford	Central Coach Station	17:05	London Gatwick Airport	London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal	Economy	£30	A Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) at 09/08/2025 11:15:00 to London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/08/2025 17:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
National Express	5h 50m	19:55	Bedford	Central Coach Station	01:45	London Gatwick Airport	London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal	Economy	£30	A Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) at 09/08/2025 19:55:00 to London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/08/2025 01:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
National Express	4h 55m	16:15	Bedford	Central Coach Station	21:10	London Gatwick Airport	London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal	Economy	£34	A Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) at 09/08/2025 16:15:00 to London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/08/2025 21:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	6h 0m	19:55	Bedford	Central Coach Station	01:55	London Gatwick Airport	London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal	Economy	£26	A Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) at 11/08/2025 19:55:00 to London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/08/2025 01:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
National Express	6h 20m	11:15	Bedford	Central Coach Station	17:35	London Gatwick Airport	London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal	Economy	£28	A Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) at 11/08/2025 11:15:00 to London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/08/2025 17:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
National Express	6h 10m	11:15	Bedford	Central Coach Station	17:25	London Gatwick Airport	London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal	Economy	£30	A Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) at 11/08/2025 11:15:00 to London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/08/2025 17:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
National Express	5h 50m	19:55	Bedford	Central Coach Station	01:45	London Gatwick Airport	London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal	Economy	£30	A Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) at 11/08/2025 19:55:00 to London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/08/2025 01:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
National Express	4h 35m	16:45	Bedford	Central Coach Station	21:20	London Gatwick Airport	London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal	Economy	£34	A Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) at 11/08/2025 16:45:00 to London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/08/2025 21:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	6h 0m	19:55	Bedford	Central Coach Station	01:55	London Gatwick Airport	London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal	Economy	£27	A Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) at 12/08/2025 19:55:00 to London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 13/08/2025 01:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
National Express	5h 50m	19:55	Bedford	Central Coach Station	01:45	London Gatwick Airport	London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal	Economy	£30	A Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) at 12/08/2025 19:55:00 to London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 13/08/2025 01:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
National Express	4h 30m	04:05	Bedford	Central Coach Station	08:35	London Gatwick Airport	London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal	Economy	£39	A Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) at 12/08/2025 04:05:00 to London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/08/2025 08:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
National Express	4h 35m	06:05	Bedford	Central Coach Station	10:40	London Gatwick Airport	London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal	Economy	£39	A Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) at 12/08/2025 06:05:00 to London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/08/2025 10:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
National Express	4h 30m	09:15	Bedford	Central Coach Station	13:45	London Gatwick Airport	London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal	Economy	£39	A Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) at 12/08/2025 09:15:00 to London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/08/2025 13:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	6h 0m	19:55	Bedford	Central Coach Station	01:55	London Gatwick Airport	London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal	Economy	£26	A Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) at 14/08/2025 19:55:00 to London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 15/08/2025 01:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
National Express	5h 50m	19:55	Bedford	Central Coach Station	01:45	London Gatwick Airport	London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal	Economy	£30	A Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) at 14/08/2025 19:55:00 to London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 15/08/2025 01:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
National Express	4h 25m	16:45	Bedford	Central Coach Station	21:10	London Gatwick Airport	London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal	Economy	£34	A Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) at 14/08/2025 16:45:00 to London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 14/08/2025 21:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
National Express	4h 35m	16:45	Bedford	Central Coach Station	21:20	London Gatwick Airport	London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal	Economy	£34	A Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) at 14/08/2025 16:45:00 to London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 14/08/2025 21:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
National Express	4h 30m	09:15	Bedford	Central Coach Station	13:45	London Gatwick Airport	London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal	Economy	£39	A Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) at 14/08/2025 09:15:00 to London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 14/08/2025 13:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m

What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Bedford and London Gatwick Airport?

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Bedford to London Gatwick Airport. See on which day of the week you have more travel options and what time you have more bus trips to choose from.

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 18 daily coaches from Bedford to London Gatwick Airport. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 16 daily coaches between Bedford and London Gatwick Airport.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 28 coaches from Bedford to London Gatwick Airport, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Bedford and London Gatwick Airport, with only 8 offers.

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All facts for Bedford to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like National Express that travel daily 17 times by bus from Bedford to London Gatwick Airport in one click. Book your Bedford to London Gatwick Airport bus ticket starting from £21!

Cheapest Bus	£21
Fastest Bus	4h 5m
Earliest Coach	04:05
Latest Coach	19:55
Daily Bus Connections	17 Ø
Distance	5,278.7 km
Coach Companies	National Express

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Bedford to London Gatwick Airport?

Every day, 17 buses from 1 coach companies leave Bedford for London Gatwick Airport. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 09/08/2025 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 04/08

Tuesday 05/08

Wednesday 06/08

Thursday 07/08

Friday 08/08

Saturday 09/08

£27

Sunday 10/08

Monday 11/08

£30

Tuesday 12/08

£27

Wednesday 13/08

Thursday 14/08

£26

Friday 15/08

Saturday 16/08

£28

Sunday 17/08

Monday 18/08

Tuesday 19/08

Wednesday 20/08

Thursday 21/08

Friday 22/08

Saturday 23/08

Sunday 24/08

£21

Monday 25/08

Tuesday 26/08

Wednesday 27/08

Thursday 28/08

Friday 29/08

Saturday 30/08

Sunday 31/08

The cheapest time to travel from Bedford to London Gatwick Airport

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Bedford to London Gatwick Airport, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from £26, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Bedford to London Gatwick Airport. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £27.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Bedford to London Gatwick Airport, with £21. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £34.

How to save money travelling from Bedford to London Gatwick Airport

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying higher prices for your trip? Plan your bus trips smartly. Here are a few hacks to save money on your coach journey.

Book the ticket from Bedford to London Gatwick Airport in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Bedford to London Gatwick Airport, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Bedford to London Gatwick Airport are also emptier.

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What are the most popular bus companies from Bedford to London Gatwick Airport?

These are the most booked bus companies by our users on the Bedford to London Gatwick Airport timetable.

National Express from Bedford to London Gatwick Airport

Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Bedford to London Gatwick Airport:

Cheapest Price	£26
Fastest Coach	4h 5m
Earliest Coach	04:05
Last Coach	19:55
Daily Connections	17 Ø
Found on	06/08/2025

In total 1 operators offer buses for this route. Find all bus timetables for them. Each coach company has a dedicated cancellation policy and possibilities for transport luggage on the bus. Check also special conditions to travel with kids or coach cards with rebates.

All bus stations and stops in Bedford and London Gatwick Airport

Here is a map with all coach stations in Bedford and London Gatwick Airport. Compare which stop is closest to your destination to save time to find the fastest buses and connections.

Central Coach Station

Allhallows

Central Station

St Johns Train station

River Street

St Nicholas Church

London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal

Upper Forecourt

London Gatwick Airport

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Bedford to London Gatwick Airport? Compare all modes of transports from Bedford to London Gatwick Airport.

All you need to know when you travel by bus from Bedford to London Gatwick Airport

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Bedford to London Gatwick Airport. Which seat classes are available or what are the amenities of operators on your coach trip? Below you´ll find answers to your questions.

FAQs for Bedford to London Gatwick Airport bus

How much does a Bedford - London Gatwick Airport coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest airport transfer for the Bedford - London Gatwick Airportroute is available from £21 and takes 6h 0m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Bedford to London Gatwick Airport?

The connection Bedford to London Gatwick Airport is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £21 to £44. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

How many connections are available for the Bedford - London Gatwick Airport route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Bedford to London Gatwick Airport is offered by roughly 17 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to London Gatwick Airport from Bedford take?

The quickest transfer from Bedford to London Gatwick Airport is provided by National Express and takes 4h 5m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £41. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Bedford to London Gatwick Airport?

The earliest bus to London Gatwick Airport departs from Bedford at 04:05. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Bedford to London Gatwick Airport?

The latest bus to London Gatwick Airport departs from Bedford at 19:55. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Bedford - London Gatwick Airport route?

Passengers looking to travel from Bedford to London Gatwick Airport can travel with National Express. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Bedford and London Gatwick Airport?

You can check all the direct connections between Bedford and London Gatwick Airport by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct transfer: National Express.

What can I take with me on the bus to London Gatwick Airport from Bedford?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Bedford London Gatwick Airport bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Bedford London Gatwick Airport bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the transfer from Bedford to London Gatwick Airport on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Bedford to London Gatwick Airport

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Bedford and to London Gatwick Airport

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Bedford and to London Gatwick Airport. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!