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

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

Check the bus schedule for Portsmouth 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 £9

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from £5

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from £5

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from £5

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from £5

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	1h 45m	02:45	Portsmouth	The Hard Interchange	04:30	London Gatwick Airport	London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal	Economy	£9	A Bus from National Express goes from The Hard Interchange, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) at 22/09/2025 02:45:00 to London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/09/2025 04:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m
National Express	1h 50m	06:15	Portsmouth	The Hard Interchange	08:05	London Gatwick Airport	London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal	Economy	£9	A Bus from National Express goes from The Hard Interchange, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) at 22/09/2025 06:15:00 to London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/09/2025 08:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
National Express	1h 55m	09:55	Portsmouth	The Hard Interchange	11:50	London Gatwick Airport	London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal	Economy	£9	A Bus from National Express goes from The Hard Interchange, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) at 22/09/2025 09:55:00 to London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/09/2025 11:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 55m
National Express	2h 0m	14:00	Portsmouth	The Hard Interchange	16:00	London Gatwick Airport	London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal	Economy	£9	A Bus from National Express goes from The Hard Interchange, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) at 22/09/2025 14:00:00 to London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/09/2025 16:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
National Express	2h 0m	16:20	Portsmouth	The Hard Interchange	18:20	London Gatwick Airport	London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal	Economy	£9	A Bus from National Express goes from The Hard Interchange, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) at 22/09/2025 16:20:00 to London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/09/2025 18:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	1h 50m	14:00	Portsmouth	The Hard Interchange	15:50	London Gatwick Airport	London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal	Economy	£5	A Bus from National Express goes from The Hard Interchange, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) at 23/09/2025 14:00:00 to London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/09/2025 15:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
National Express	2h 0m	14:00	Portsmouth	The Hard Interchange	16:00	London Gatwick Airport	London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal	Economy	£5	A Bus from National Express goes from The Hard Interchange, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) at 23/09/2025 14:00:00 to London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/09/2025 16:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
National Express	1h 40m	06:15	Portsmouth	The Hard Interchange	07:55	London Gatwick Airport	London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal	Economy	£7	A Bus from National Express goes from The Hard Interchange, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) at 23/09/2025 06:15:00 to London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/09/2025 07:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
National Express	1h 45m	09:55	Portsmouth	The Hard Interchange	11:40	London Gatwick Airport	London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal	Economy	£7	A Bus from National Express goes from The Hard Interchange, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) at 23/09/2025 09:55:00 to London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/09/2025 11:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m
National Express	1h 50m	06:15	Portsmouth	The Hard Interchange	08:05	London Gatwick Airport	London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal	Economy	£7	A Bus from National Express goes from The Hard Interchange, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) at 23/09/2025 06:15:00 to London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/09/2025 08:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	1h 50m	06:15	Portsmouth	The Hard Interchange	08:05	London Gatwick Airport	London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal	Economy	£5	A Bus from National Express goes from The Hard Interchange, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) at 24/09/2025 06:15:00 to London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/09/2025 08:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
National Express	1h 55m	09:55	Portsmouth	The Hard Interchange	11:50	London Gatwick Airport	London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal	Economy	£5	A Bus from National Express goes from The Hard Interchange, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) at 24/09/2025 09:55:00 to London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/09/2025 11:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 55m
National Express	2h 0m	14:00	Portsmouth	The Hard Interchange	16:00	London Gatwick Airport	London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal	Economy	£5	A Bus from National Express goes from The Hard Interchange, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) at 24/09/2025 14:00:00 to London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/09/2025 16:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
National Express	1h 40m	06:15	Portsmouth	The Hard Interchange	07:55	London Gatwick Airport	London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal	Economy	£5	A Bus from National Express goes from The Hard Interchange, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) at 24/09/2025 06:15:00 to London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/09/2025 07:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
National Express	1h 45m	09:55	Portsmouth	The Hard Interchange	11:40	London Gatwick Airport	London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal	Economy	£5	A Bus from National Express goes from The Hard Interchange, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) at 24/09/2025 09:55:00 to London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/09/2025 11:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	1h 45m	19:40	Portsmouth	The Hard Interchange	21:25	London Gatwick Airport	London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal	Economy	£5	A Bus from National Express goes from The Hard Interchange, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) at 26/09/2025 19:40:00 to London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/09/2025 21:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m
National Express	1h 55m	19:40	Portsmouth	The Hard Interchange	21:35	London Gatwick Airport	London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal	Economy	£5	A Bus from National Express goes from The Hard Interchange, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) at 26/09/2025 19:40:00 to London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/09/2025 21:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 55m
National Express	1h 35m	02:45	Portsmouth	The Hard Interchange	04:20	London Gatwick Airport	London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal	Economy	£6	A Bus from National Express goes from The Hard Interchange, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) at 26/09/2025 02:45:00 to London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/09/2025 04:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
National Express	1h 45m	09:55	Portsmouth	The Hard Interchange	11:40	London Gatwick Airport	London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal	Economy	£6	A Bus from National Express goes from The Hard Interchange, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) at 26/09/2025 09:55:00 to London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/09/2025 11:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m
National Express	1h 50m	14:00	Portsmouth	The Hard Interchange	15:50	London Gatwick Airport	London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal	Economy	£6	A Bus from National Express goes from The Hard Interchange, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) at 26/09/2025 14:00:00 to London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/09/2025 15:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	1h 50m	16:20	Portsmouth	The Hard Interchange	18:10	London Gatwick Airport	London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal	Economy	£5	A Bus from National Express goes from The Hard Interchange, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) at 27/09/2025 16:20:00 to London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/09/2025 18:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
National Express	2h 0m	16:20	Portsmouth	The Hard Interchange	18:20	London Gatwick Airport	London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal	Economy	£5	A Bus from National Express goes from The Hard Interchange, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) at 27/09/2025 16:20:00 to London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/09/2025 18:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
National Express	1h 35m	02:45	Portsmouth	The Hard Interchange	04:20	London Gatwick Airport	London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal	Economy	£6	A Bus from National Express goes from The Hard Interchange, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) at 27/09/2025 02:45:00 to London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/09/2025 04:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
National Express	1h 45m	09:55	Portsmouth	The Hard Interchange	11:40	London Gatwick Airport	London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal	Economy	£6	A Bus from National Express goes from The Hard Interchange, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) at 27/09/2025 09:55:00 to London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/09/2025 11:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m
National Express	1h 45m	02:45	Portsmouth	The Hard Interchange	04:30	London Gatwick Airport	London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal	Economy	£6	A Bus from National Express goes from The Hard Interchange, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) at 27/09/2025 02:45:00 to London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/09/2025 04:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	1h 50m	16:20	Portsmouth	The Hard Interchange	18:10	London Gatwick Airport	London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal	Economy	£5	A Bus from National Express goes from The Hard Interchange, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) at 28/09/2025 16:20:00 to London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 28/09/2025 18:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
National Express	2h 0m	16:20	Portsmouth	The Hard Interchange	18:20	London Gatwick Airport	London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal	Economy	£5	A Bus from National Express goes from The Hard Interchange, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) at 28/09/2025 16:20:00 to London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 28/09/2025 18:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
National Express	1h 40m	06:15	Portsmouth	The Hard Interchange	07:55	London Gatwick Airport	London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal	Economy	£6	A Bus from National Express goes from The Hard Interchange, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) at 28/09/2025 06:15:00 to London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 28/09/2025 07:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
National Express	1h 50m	06:15	Portsmouth	The Hard Interchange	08:05	London Gatwick Airport	London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal	Economy	£6	A Bus from National Express goes from The Hard Interchange, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) at 28/09/2025 06:15:00 to London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 28/09/2025 08:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
National Express	1h 35m	02:45	Portsmouth	The Hard Interchange	04:20	London Gatwick Airport	London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal	Economy	£7	A Bus from National Express goes from The Hard Interchange, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) at 28/09/2025 02:45:00 to London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 28/09/2025 04:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Portsmouth to London Gatwick Airport is £5 on 23/09/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

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

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Portsmouth 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 26 daily coaches from Portsmouth to London Gatwick Airport. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 22 daily coaches between Portsmouth and London Gatwick Airport.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 44 coaches from Portsmouth to London Gatwick Airport, while Night sees the fewest connections between Portsmouth and London Gatwick Airport, with only 24 offers.

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

Compare all coach operators like National Express that travel daily 24 times by bus from Portsmouth to London Gatwick Airport in one click. Book your Portsmouth to London Gatwick Airport bus ticket starting from £5!

Cheapest Bus	£5
Fastest Bus	1h 35m
Earliest Coach	02:45
Latest Coach	20:15
Daily Bus Connections	24 Ø
Distance	73.4 km
Coach Companies	National Express

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

Every day, 24 buses from 1 coach companies leave Portsmouth for London Gatwick Airport. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 22/09/2025 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 22/09

£20

Tuesday 23/09

£5

Wednesday 24/09

£5

Thursday 25/09

Friday 26/09

£23

Saturday 27/09

£26

Sunday 28/09

£5

Monday 29/09

£5

Tuesday 30/09

£5

Wednesday 01/10

£5

Thursday 02/10

Friday 03/10

£26

Saturday 04/10

£14

Sunday 05/10

£6

Monday 06/10

£8

Tuesday 07/10

Wednesday 08/10

£20

Thursday 09/10

Friday 10/10

£9

Saturday 11/10

Sunday 12/10

£6

Monday 13/10

£20

Tuesday 14/10

Wednesday 15/10

£5

Thursday 16/10

£5

Friday 17/10

Saturday 18/10

£26

Sunday 19/10

The cheapest time to travel from Portsmouth to London Gatwick Airport

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

With a price starting from £5, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Portsmouth to London Gatwick Airport. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £5.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Portsmouth to London Gatwick Airport, with £5. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £5.

How to save money travelling from Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth to London Gatwick Airport are also emptier.

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

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

National Express from Portsmouth to London Gatwick Airport

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

Cheapest Price	£5
Fastest Coach	1h 35m
Earliest Coach	02:45
Last Coach	20:15
Daily Connections	24 Ø
Found on	20/09/2025

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 Portsmouth and London Gatwick Airport

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

The Hard Interchange

The Hard 6

University

Cambridge Rd

International Port

George Byng Way

Southsea Hoverport

City Shops South (Stop D) Bus Station

London Gatwick Airport

London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal

Upper Forecourt

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

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth to London Gatwick Airport bus

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

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest airport transfer for the Portsmouth - London Gatwick Airportroute is available from £5 and takes 1h 50m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Portsmouth to London Gatwick Airport is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £5 to £42. 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 Portsmouth - London Gatwick Airport route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Portsmouth to London Gatwick Airport is offered by roughly 24 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 Portsmouth take?

The quickest transfer from Portsmouth to London Gatwick Airport is provided by National Express and takes 1h 35m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £9. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus to London Gatwick Airport departs from Portsmouth at 02:45. 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 Portsmouth to London Gatwick Airport?

The latest bus to London Gatwick Airport departs from Portsmouth at 20:15. 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 Portsmouth - London Gatwick Airport route?

Passengers looking to travel from Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth and London Gatwick Airport?

You can check all the direct connections between Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth?

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 Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth to London Gatwick Airport on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Portsmouth and to London Gatwick Airport

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