The average bus between Gatwick and Chatham takes 4h 39m and the fastest bus takes 3h 57m. There is a bus service every few hours from Gatwick to Chatham. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run hourly between Gatwick and Chatham. The earliest departure is at 5:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gatwick is at 7:47 PM which arrives into Chatham at 12:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Station Way and take an average of 4h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 30m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Gatwick to Chatham? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Gatwick to Chatham. However, there are services departing from Station Way and arriving at Chequers Bus Station via Railway Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
Gatwick to Chatham bus services, operated by Metrobus, depart from Station Way.
Gatwick to Chatham bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Chequers Bus Station.
The distance between Gatwick and Chatham is 54.8 km. The road distance is 72 km.
You can take a bus from Povey Cross Road East to Westmount Avenue via Station Way, Railway Station, and Chequers Bus Station in around 4h 49m.