Transfers Between Heathrow & Gatwick Airport

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Only Direct Heathrow - Gatwick Public Transport - National Express

By far the most popular option connecting Heathrow and Gatwick are the frequent (around 100 services a day each way) bus / coach shuttles that provide near 24x7 schedules between Heathrow and Gatwick airports. These are run by National Express .

Note: There is no direct train transfer between Heathrow and Gatwick.


At Gatwick the bus picks up from both passenger terminals, North and South Terminal.


At Heathrow its a little more complicated. All buses go to the Central Bus Station where Terminals 1 and 3 are. Its a 10 minute walk between the bus station and these terminals underground using moving walkways and lifts. You can also get a free train every 15 minutes from here to Terminals 4 and 5.

Most buses stop at Terminal 5 between Heathrow and Gatwick, some stop at Terminal 4.

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Timetables, Fares & Ticketing Heathrow - Gatwick Bus

Adult Fare: £19.50 Single, £36.50 Return
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Cheapest Transport Heathrow - Gatwick Airport

The cheapest way to travel between Gatwick and Heathrow Airports is by London Underground and bus. Expect a travel time of around 3 hours though and being required to drag luggage up escalators and stairs and travel in crowded train carriages.


Going in the Heathrow to Gatwick direction you would get the London Underground from Heathrow to either Victoria or Fulham Broadway.

You then get either the National Express London Victoria to Gatwick Airport bus or the easyBus Fulham Broadway - Gatwick bus.

Shared Shuttle Vans Between Heathrow & Gatwick

Unlike many countries there is currently no shared 'supershuttle' style minibus operations at either Heathrow or Gatwick. Operations have come and gone but seem unable to compete with the public transport alternatives.

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Heathrow - Gatwick Airport With A London Stopover or Tour Transfer

You will need at least 7 hours between flights but its perfectly feasible to blend in some sightseeing as you stage through London. Indeed traveling indirect via Central London can be cheaper than taking the direct Heathrow - Gatwick bus.

Public transport options are detailed through the link below so you can put your own independent solution. There are left luggage facilities at major train stations and Victoria coach station in London.

We also offer tour transfers. Either be left in London after perhaps an orientation tour leaving luggage on the vehicle or take a fully guided option customised to your groups interests.

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National Express Return Heathrow - Gatwick Transfer & Airport Hotel Packages

If you need an overnight hotel at the airport and also are planning on taking return National Express transfers you can save a little money by bundling the two components into one package.

The major restriction is that you have to take the airport hotel either at the destination airport of the outward leg or prior to the return leg.

There is a full range of airport hotels to choose from.

Heathrow - Gatwick Return Transfers With Overnight Airport Hotel


Gatwick Hotels
Indicative Pricing

* prices sampled for early September 2010.
Double/twin room 2 people inc taxes
Typical Double Rate * Hotel Transfer Comments
Midweek Weekend

The White House ~+

£35

£35

Free Transport
09:00-22:00

Bed & Breakfast
1.5 miles north of airport

Gainsborough Lodge ~+#

£40

£40

Free Transport
09:00-23:00

Bed & Breakfast

Europa Gatwick ~+#

£41

£41

Courtesy Bus
£5.00 Person

3 Star
By J10A of M23

Ibis Gatwick +

£45

£43

Courtesy Bus
£3.00 Person

2 Star chain hotel
1 Mile south of airport

Skylane Gatwick

£44

£44

Complimentary
Courtesy Bus

2 Star
On edge of Horley Village

Best Western Moat House +#

£44

£44

Courtesy Bus
£3.00 Person

3 Star
just north of terminals

Mercure Gatwick +

£54

£44

Courtesy Bus
£3.00 Person

Just north of terminals
Was Renaissance Gatwick

Menzies Chequers Gatwick +#

£51

£45

Taxi £6.00
Max 4 persons

Edge of Horley
Formerly Thistle Gatwick

Premier Inn Gatwick South +#

£69

£45

Taxi or public bus

Budget hotel between Crawley and Gatwick

Ramada Gatwick +#

£65

£49

Courtesy Bus
£3.00 Person

4 Star Grade in Crawley,
near large Tesco

Premier Inn East +#

£65

£50

Suitable only for motorists

Budget hotel on edge of Crawley south of airport

Russ Hill Hotel +#

£53

£53

Complimentary
Courtesy Bus

3 Star In Countryside

Undercover 4 Star Hotel

£54

£54

Courtesy Bus

Mystery 4 star hotel
allocated on booking

Arora Gatwick

£89

£55

Courtesy Bus
£2.50 Person

4 Star in Crawley Town Centre close to railway station

Travelodge Gatwick +#

£57

£57

Courtesy Bus
£3.00 Person

Southern perimeter of airport
Saver rates often available

Crowne Plaza Gatwick +#

£82

£58

Courtesy Bus
£3.00 Person

4 Star, at edge of
Crawley Town

Holiday Inn Gatwick +#

£90

£59

Courtesy Bus
£3.00 Person

4 Star
just north of terminals

Copthorne Effingham Park #

£60

£60

Courtesy Bus
£4.00 Person

Family Rooms For 5
9 hole golf course

Premier Inn Gatwick Central +#

£71

£60

Walk or
Bus £2.50

Only budget hotel
walkable from terminals

Copthorne Gatwick +#

£70

£65

Courtesy Bus
£4.00 Person

Family Rooms For 5
Good leisure facilities

Courtyard by Marriott +#

£84

£69

Courtesy Bus
£2.50 Person

In the South Terminal
Complex

Hilton Gatwick +#

£111

£100

Linked South Terminal

Beside South Terminal
and Gatwick Rail Station

Sofitel Gatwick +#

£128

£100

Linked North Terminal

Linked to South Terminal and Rail Station by Mono link

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Heathrow Hotels
Indicative Pricing

* prices sampled for early Sep 2010.
Double/twin room 2 people inc taxes
Typical Double Rate * Hotel Transfer Comments
Midweek Weekend

Bed and Breakfast / Simple Hotels

Heathrow Lodge ~+#

£38

£35

Free Bus

En-suite +£5/£11
Singles -£2/£5

Oakwood Guest House ~

£55

£52

Local Bus £2

Includes breakfast
Singles from £35

Cottage Guest House ~+#

£65

£65

Local Bus £2

Includes breakfast
Quality B&B, Singles from £55

Mainstream Heathrow Airport Hotels

easyHotel Heathrow

£33

£33

Hoppa Bus or
Local Bus

Ultra no frills hotel
Cheapest rooms no windows

Ibis Heathrow +

£38

£34

Hoppa Bus or
Local Bus

3 Star at north eastern corner
of airport. McDonalds next door.

Travelodge Terminal 5 +#

£52

£39

Hoppa Bus
Terminal 5 Only

By J14 of M25 motorway
Within sight of T5

Comfort Inn Heathrow

£57

£39

Hoppa Bus

3 Star hotel, relatively remote
Budget prices with facilities

Premier Inn (Bath Road) +#

£99

£39

Hoppa Bus or
Local Bus

One of two Premier Inns at Heathrow

Travelodge Central +#

£55

£40

Hoppa Bus or
Local Bus

Travelodge for Terminals 1,3,4

4 Star Mystery Hotel +#

£69

£44

Hoppa Bus

4 Star Mystery Hotel Allocated
with Heathrow Hoppa Link

St Giles Heathrow ~

£68

£44

Taxi £12 or
285 Bus £2

3 Star - opposite Feltham Station

Holiday Inn (Bath Road)

£106

£46

Hoppa Bus or
Local Bus

One of the closest Hotels
to Terminals 1 and 3

Thistle Heathrow +#

£106

£47

Hoppa Bus or
Local Bus

Hotel close to Terminal 5
with free public bus available

Holiday Inn (M4) Heathrow +#

£94

£48

Hoppa Bus

By motorway junction with M4
Walkable to local village Sipson

Premier Inn (M4/J4) +#

£72

£50

Hoppa Bus

By Junction 3 of M4 Motorway
One of two Premier Inns at Heathrow

Holiday Inn Ariel Heathrow +

£90

£53

Hoppa Bus or
Local Bus

Near Airport Bowling Alley
and a McDonald's

Sheraton Heathrow

£115

£53

Hoppa Bus or
Local Bus

4 Star, one of the closest hotels
to Terminal 5.

Quality Hotel Heathrow

£78

£56

Hoppa Bus or
Local Bus

3 Star Budget hotel
especially suitable for T5

Park Inn Heathrow ~+#

£105

£61

Hoppa Bus or
Local Bus

4 Star, one of closest to T1 and 3
Pub, small supermarket adjacent

Marriott Windsor +#

£115

£63

Hoppa Bus or
Local Bus

4 Star by J5 of M4
Suites that accommodate 6 people

Jurys Inn Heathrow +#

£103

£64

Hoppa Bus or
Local Bus

By Hatton Cross Underground
Good for T4 and trips to London

Crowne Plaza Heathrow +#

£135

£67

Hoppa Bus

4 Star with lots of facilities
By motorway junction with airport

Ramada Heathrow +#

£99

£69

Hoppa Bus or
Local Bus

Attractive pricing for 4 star
but 3.5 miles from airport

Novotel Heathrow +#

£119

£69

Hoppa Bus

3 Star by Junction 4
(airport junction) of M4

Sheraton Skyline Heathrow +#

£151

£69

Hoppa Bus or
Local Bus

4 Star on main hotel strip

Renaissance Heathrow

£137

£74

Hoppa Bus or
Local Bus

4 Star, one of closest to T1 and 3
Pub, small supermarket adjacent

Radisson Edwardian +

£182

£76

Hoppa Bus or
Local Bus

5 Star, one of closest to T1 and 3
Pub, small supermarket nearby

Sofitel Terminal 5 +#

£151

£93

At Terminal 5
Train To Term1,3

Hotel linked to Terminal5
Train to Terminals 1 & 3

Marriott Heathrow +#

£175

£93

Hoppa Bus or
Local Bus

Very large 4 Star hotel on
northern perimeter of airport

Berkeley Park Apartments +#

£100

£100

Hoppa Bus or
Local Bus

4 Star Grade Apartments
close to main hotel strip

Hilton Terminal 4

£163

£116

At Terminal 4
Bus To Term 5

Hotel with walkway to Terminal 4
Own transfer bus to Terminal 5

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