Bus from East Grinstead to Gatwick Airport
2 direct routes · 37–56 min · first bus 05:03, last bus 19:49 (weekdays); night service 500 runs 03:19–01:19.
Next buses to Gatwick Airport as of 08:58
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in East Grinstead, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 400 | Metrobus | ~56 min | 27 | Sat 28 · Sun 9 | 05:03 | 19:49 | War Memorial (Stop J) | Gatwick South Terminal (N-bound) | Felbridge, Domewood, Copthorne & Crawley |
| 500 | Metrobus | ~37 min | 18 | Sat 18 · Sun 12 | 03:19 | 01:19 | War Memorial (Stop J) | Gatwick South Terminal (N-bound) | Felbridge, Domewood, Copthorne & Crawley |
Times are for the first boarding point in East Grinstead on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 400 bus or 500 bus timetable.
Fares from East Grinstead to Gatwick Airport
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from East Grinstead to Gatwick Airport?
2 routes run directly from East Grinstead to Gatwick Airport: the 400 (Metrobus), the 500 (Metrobus). The most frequent is the 400, 27 times each weekday — board at War Memorial (Stop J) and get off at Gatwick South Terminal (N-bound), about 56 minutes.
How long does the bus take from East Grinstead to Gatwick Airport?
Between 37 minutes on the 500 and 56 on the 400, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Felbridge, Domewood, Copthorne, Crawley on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from East Grinstead to Gatwick Airport?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:03 and the last around 19:49 — and night service 500 runs 03:19–01:19. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from East Grinstead to Gatwick Airport?
Adult singles from East Grinstead to Gatwick Airport: £3.00 on the 400 and 500 (Metrobus). Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.