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London Gatwick Airport Shuttles Guide
Shuttle and transfer services running to and from London Gatwick Airport. London Gatwick Airport offers a good choice of shuttle services, with 6 options to compare. Check out the list below to find the best option for you, and remember to confirm the details directly with the service provider before travelling.
London Gatwick Airport
London Gatwick Airport operates a free inter-terminal shuttle linking the North and South Terminals, providing a quick connection for flight transfers and access to rail services at the South Terminal. The airport also provides free shuttle buses between its Long Stay South and Long Stay North car parks and the respective terminals. These on-airport services help passengers move efficiently between parking areas, terminals and transport links.
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Inter-terminal shuttle
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Free automated shuttle linking Gatwick’s South Terminal and North Terminal for quick transfers between terminals and access to onward rail and transport links from the South Terminal area.
Long Stay South shuttle bus
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Free shuttle bus connecting the Long Stay South car park with Gatwick’s South Terminal, providing direct transfer between the car park and terminal entrances.
Long Stay North shuttle bus
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Free shuttle bus linking the Long Stay North car park with Gatwick’s North Terminal, offering direct transfer between the car park and the terminal.
Gatwick Hoppa
Gatwick Hoppa runs a 24/7 shuttle between Gatwick Airport's South and North Terminals and nearby hotels: Holiday Inn London - Gatwick Airport, Travelodge Gatwick Airport Central, Courtyard by Marriott London Gatwick Airport and Premier Inn London Gatwick Airport (A23 Airport Way). Single fares run from GBP 4 to GBP 5.25 for adults; payment is by contactless card only.
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GH1
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GH1 links Holiday Inn London - Gatwick Airport, Travelodge Gatwick Airport Central Hotel, Courtyard by Marriott - London Gatwick Airport, Gatwick Airport South Terminal, Gatwick Airport North Terminal and Premier Inn London Gatwick Airport (A23 Airport Way). Payment is by contactless card only.
GH2
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GH2 is a scheduled Gatwick Hoppa route serving Gatwick South and North Terminals and the listed nearby hotels: Holiday Inn Gatwick, Travelodge, Courtyard by Marriott, and Premier Inn Gatwick A23. It runs to a published timetable with hotel forecourt and terminal stops; tickets can be purchased from the driver or booked online.
National Express
National Express runs scheduled coach transfers at London Gatwick (LGW), serving both South and North Terminal coach forecourts. Direct services run to London Victoria and to Heathrow and Luton airports, while Stansted is reached with a connection in London, plus selected cities such as Oxford. Coaches provide luggage space and use clearly signed stops, with timetables and live tracking available online.
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Gatwick Airport to London
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Coaches link Gatwick Airport's South and North terminals with London Victoria Coach Station from 1.00am to 23.30 from the South Terminal, with up to 21 daily services. Route 025 also calls at Heathrow, Hammersmith and Earl's Court; route 209 runs direct to Victoria.
Gatwick Airport to Heathrow Airport
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Frequent direct inter-airport coaches connect Gatwick (South and North terminals) with Heathrow, serving Terminal 5 and the Central Bus Station for Terminals 2 & 3. A simple single-coach transfer with luggage space and regular departures in both directions.
Gatwick Airport to Luton Airport
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Direct National Express coaches run between Gatwick Airport and Luton Airport, providing a single-coach transfer across London. Coaches serve both Gatwick terminals and Luton Airport’s coach/bus station for convenient onward access to the terminal.
Gatwick Airport to Stansted Airport
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National Express coach journeys between Gatwick and Stansted require a connection in London, with up to 16 daily services, the first at 3.35am and the last at 11.30pm, and a guaranteed seat for the whole journey.
Gatwick Airport to Oxford
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A direct coach connects Gatwick Airport with Oxford, run by a third-party operator on behalf of National Express, up to 19 times a day. Coaches call at both Gatwick terminals, Heathrow, High Wycombe Coachway and Oxford Thornhill Park & Ride before reaching Oxford Bus Station.
the airline
the airline is the Oxford Bus Company's direct coach service linking Oxford and High Wycombe with Gatwick Airport. Coaches call at the South and North Terminals, with no changes needed, and have their own fares separate from local bus tickets. The service also runs to Heathrow, and timetables and booking are available online.
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Gatwick Airport to Oxford
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Direct coach between Gatwick Airport's South and North Terminals, High Wycombe Coachway at Handy Cross, the M40 stop at Lewknor and Gloucester Green Bus Station in Oxford. Airport pick-up and drop-off points are the same, and no change of coach is needed.
FlixBus
FlixBus runs intercity coaches from London Gatwick's South and North Terminals to London and to cities across the UK, including Heathrow, Bristol, Birmingham, Cardiff and Brighton. Tickets are issued on FlixBus's own fares through its website and app, and coaches offer free Wi-Fi, power outlets and extra legroom.
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Gatwick Airport to London
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Coaches from Gatwick's South Terminal coach stop and North Terminal arrivals concourse to central London, with drop-offs including Victoria Coach Station. Services carry free Wi-Fi, power outlets and extra legroom.
United Minibuses and Coaches
United Minibuses and Coaches, based at Lowfield Heath near Gatwick, runs the HB1 hotel shuttle between Gatwick's North and South Terminals and nearby hotels including Premier Inn, ibis, Crowne Plaza and Radisson Red. It sells its own single and return shuttle tickets and also provides pre-booked airport and hotel transfers.
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HB1 Gatwick Airport Hotel Shuttle
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Shuttle bus linking Gatwick Airport's North and South Terminals with hotels along London Road in Crawley, including Premier Inn, ibis, Crowne Plaza and Radisson Red. Passengers board at the terminal forecourt bus stops and pay on their own shuttle fare.
Frequently Asked Questions
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