Bus London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bradford: Find cheap tickets

Compare all timetables for the shuttles from London Gatwick Airport to Bradford

Here is a selection of the cheapest shuttle trips from the schedule from London Gatwick Airport to Bradford from various bus operators like FlixBus or National Express for the next days.

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$19

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$27

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	9h 50m	6:40 AM	London Gatwick Airport	London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal	4:30 PM	Bradford	Interchange	Economy	$19	A Bus from National Express goes from London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) at 9/15/2026 6:40:00 AM to Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/15/2026 4:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 50m
National Express	9h 40m	9:10 AM	London Gatwick Airport	London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal	6:50 PM	Bradford	Interchange	Economy	$19	A Bus from National Express goes from London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) at 9/15/2026 9:10:00 AM to Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/15/2026 6:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 40m
FlixBus	10h 20m	9:10 AM	London Gatwick Airport	London Gatwick Airport - South Terminal	7:30 PM	Bradford	Interchange	Economy	$23	A Bus from FlixBus goes from London Gatwick Airport - South Terminal, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) at 9/15/2026 9:10:00 AM to Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/15/2026 7:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 20m
FlixBus	10h 10m	9:20 AM	London Gatwick Airport	London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal	7:30 PM	Bradford	Interchange	Economy	$23	A Bus from FlixBus goes from London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) at 9/15/2026 9:20:00 AM to Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/15/2026 7:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 10m
FlixBus	7h 35m	10:50 PM	London Gatwick Airport	London Gatwick Airport - South Terminal	6:25 AM	Bradford	Interchange	Economy	$24	A Bus from FlixBus goes from London Gatwick Airport - South Terminal, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) at 9/15/2026 10:50:00 PM to Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/16/2026 6:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	10h 20m	9:10 AM	London Gatwick Airport	London Gatwick Airport - South Terminal	7:30 PM	Bradford	Interchange	Economy	$27	A Bus from FlixBus goes from London Gatwick Airport - South Terminal, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) at 9/17/2026 9:10:00 AM to Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/17/2026 7:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 20m
FlixBus	7h 35m	10:50 PM	London Gatwick Airport	London Gatwick Airport - South Terminal	6:25 AM	Bradford	Interchange	Economy	$27	A Bus from FlixBus goes from London Gatwick Airport - South Terminal, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) at 9/17/2026 10:50:00 PM to Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/18/2026 6:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
FlixBus	10h 10m	9:20 AM	London Gatwick Airport	London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal	7:30 PM	Bradford	Interchange	Economy	$27	A Bus from FlixBus goes from London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) at 9/17/2026 9:20:00 AM to Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/17/2026 7:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 10m
National Express	9h 50m	6:40 AM	London Gatwick Airport	London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal	4:30 PM	Bradford	Interchange	Economy	$46	A Bus from National Express goes from London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) at 9/17/2026 6:40:00 AM to Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/17/2026 4:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 50m
National Express	9h 40m	9:10 AM	London Gatwick Airport	London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal	6:50 PM	Bradford	Interchange	Economy	$48	A Bus from National Express goes from London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) at 9/17/2026 9:10:00 AM to Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/17/2026 6:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 40m

Did you know that if you travel from London Gatwick Airport to Bradford via Nottingham, you can save more than $3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  8h 45m
  
  0
  
  10:45 AM
  
  London Gatwick Airport
  London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal
  
  5:05 PM
  
  Nottingham
  Central Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $16
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) at 9/14/2026 10:45:00 AM to Central Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/14/2026 5:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
- FlixBus
  
  2h 20m
  
  0
  
  5:10 PM
  
  Nottingham
  Central Station
  
  7:30 PM
  
  Bradford
  Interchange
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $8
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 9/14/2026 5:10:00 PM to Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/14/2026 7:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m
Travel time is 1h 10m longer, but you will save $3

Frequency of bus connections between London Gatwick Airport and Bradford

See here how frequent the connections between London Gatwick Airport and Bradford are, during different times and days of the week.

Tuesday is the busiest day, with more than 7 daily buses from London Gatwick Airport to Bradford. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 7 daily coaches between London Gatwick Airport and Bradford.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 8 buses from London Gatwick Airport to Bradford, while Evening sees the fewest connections between London Gatwick Airport and Bradford, with 6 offers.

Facts about the bus from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bradford

Compare all providers like FlixBus and National Express that travel 7 times every day by bus from London Gatwick Airport to Bradford in one click! Book your bus ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Bradford starting from $19!

Cheapest Bus	$19
Fastest Bus	7h 25m
Earliest Bus	6:40 AM
Latest Bus	11:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes	7 Ø
Distance	194.3 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus and National Express

Cheapest bus connections from London Gatwick Airport to Bradford

Every day, 7 buses from 2 bus companies leave London Gatwick Airport for Bradford: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 09/11/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

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Saturday

Sunday 09/06

Monday 09/07

Tuesday 09/08

Wednesday 09/09

Thursday 09/10

Friday 09/11

Saturday 09/12

Sunday 09/13

Monday 09/14

$21

Tuesday 09/15

$19

Wednesday 09/16

Thursday 09/17

$27

Friday 09/18

Saturday 09/19

Sunday 09/20

Monday 09/21

$19

Tuesday 09/22

Wednesday 09/23

Thursday 09/24

Friday 09/25

Saturday 09/26

Sunday 09/27

Monday 09/28

Tuesday 09/29

Wednesday 09/30

$19

Thursday 10/01

$19

Friday 10/02

Saturday 10/03

The cheapest time to travel from London Gatwick Airport to Bradford

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

With a price starting from $19, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from London Gatwick Airport to Bradford. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $19.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Bradford, with $19. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $24.

How to save money travelling from London Gatwick Airport to Bradford

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Bradford 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 London Gatwick Airport to Bradford, 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 buses from London Gatwick Airport to Bradford are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in London Gatwick Airport and Bradford

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in London Gatwick Airport and Bradford.

London Gatwick Airport - South Terminal

Upper Forecourt

London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal

West Sussex RH6

London Gatwick Airport

Interchange

Bridge St

Hall Ings

Keighley Rd Oak Lane

Harrogate Road Holybrook Ave

Apperley Bridge Rail Station

Service and Comfort on the bus from London Gatwick Airport to Bradford

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from London Gatwick Airport to Bradford? Or which bus companies serve the route London Gatwick Airport to Bradford? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the London Gatwick Airport to Bradford bus

How much does a London Gatwick Airport Bradford bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $19 and takes 9h 50m to reach Bradford. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $19 and $91. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Bradford.

On average, how many connections are available from London Gatwick Airport to Bradford each day?

Every day, the London Gatwick Airport to Bradford bus route is served by approximately 7 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest shuttle from London Gatwick Airport to Bradford is offered by FlixBus and takes 7h 25m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $24. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first shuttle from London Gatwick Airport to Bradford?

The earliest bus arriving in Bradford from London Gatwick Airport starts at 6:40 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last shuttle from London Gatwick Airport to Bradford?

The latest bus trip departing from London Gatwick Airport for Bradford starts at 11:00 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the London Gatwick Airport Bradford route?

When traveling by shuttle from London Gatwick Airport to Bradford, passengers can travel with FlixBus and National Express. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

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

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

What can I take with me on the London Gatwick Airport to Bradford bus route?

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

What equipment is available for the London Gatwick Airport Bradford 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 traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the shuttle from London Gatwick Airport to Bradford on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to London Gatwick Airport and to Bradford

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