Gatwick to Islington Buses

Trip Overview

The average bus between Gatwick and Islington takes 2h 30m and the fastest bus takes 1h 45m. The bus service runs several times per day from Gatwick to Islington. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 30m
Duration: 40 mi
Distance: £6
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Bus, line 388 bus

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Take the bus from Gatwick Airport North Terminal to London Stratford - Montfichet Roadbus Uk066
Take the bus from Stratford City Bus Station to Shoreditch High Street Stationbus 388

1h 58m

£6–8

Gatwick to Islington bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Gatwick and Islington. The earliest departure is at 9:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gatwick is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Islington at 5:53 AM. All services require a transfer at London Stratford - Montfichet Road and take an average of 2h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

9:15 AM → 11:17 AM
2h 2m • 1 change
12:50 PM → 2:53 PM
2h 3m • 1 change
2:50 PM → 4:53 PM
2h 3m • 1 change
4:50 PM → 6:52 PM
2h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

9:15 AM → 11:17 AM
2h 2m • 1 change
12:50 PM → 2:53 PM
2h 3m • 1 change
2:50 PM → 4:53 PM
2h 3m • 1 change
4:50 PM → 6:52 PM
2h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

9:15 AM → 11:19 AM
2h 4m • 1 change
12:50 PM → 2:52 PM
2h 2m • 1 change
2:50 PM → 5:01 PM
2h 11m • 1 change
4:50 PM → 7:01 PM
2h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

9:15 AM → 11:19 AM
2h 4m • 1 change
12:50 PM → 2:48 PM
1h 58m • 1 change
2:50 PM → 5:04 PM
2h 14m • 1 change
4:50 PM → 6:58 PM
2h 8m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

9:15 AM → 11:17 AM
2h 2m • 1 change
12:50 PM → 2:53 PM
2h 3m • 1 change
2:50 PM → 4:53 PM
2h 3m • 1 change
4:50 PM → 6:52 PM
2h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

9:15 AM → 11:17 AM
2h 2m • 1 change
12:50 PM → 2:53 PM
2h 3m • 1 change
2:50 PM → 4:53 PM
2h 3m • 1 change
4:50 PM → 6:52 PM
2h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

9:15 AM → 11:17 AM
2h 2m • 1 change
12:50 PM → 2:53 PM
2h 3m • 1 change
2:50 PM → 4:53 PM
2h 3m • 1 change
4:50 PM → 6:52 PM
2h 2m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Gatwick to Islington? 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.

What companies run services between Gatwick, England and Islington, England?

You can take a bus from Gatwick Airport North Terminal to Shoreditch High Street Station via London Stratford - Montfichet Road and Stratford City Bus Station in around 1h 58m.

Operators

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Bus, line 388 bus

Gatwick to Islington bus times

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

9:15 AM → 11:17 AM

12:50 PM → 2:53 PM

2:50 PM → 4:53 PM

4:50 PM → 6:52 PM

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

9:15 AM → 11:17 AM

12:50 PM → 2:53 PM

2:50 PM → 4:53 PM

4:50 PM → 6:52 PM

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

9:15 AM → 11:19 AM

12:50 PM → 2:52 PM

2:50 PM → 5:01 PM

4:50 PM → 7:01 PM

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

9:15 AM → 11:19 AM

12:50 PM → 2:48 PM

2:50 PM → 5:04 PM

4:50 PM → 6:58 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

9:15 AM → 11:17 AM

12:50 PM → 2:53 PM

2:50 PM → 4:53 PM

4:50 PM → 6:52 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

9:15 AM → 11:17 AM

12:50 PM → 2:53 PM

2:50 PM → 4:53 PM

4:50 PM → 6:52 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

9:15 AM → 11:17 AM

12:50 PM → 2:53 PM

2:50 PM → 4:53 PM

4:50 PM → 6:52 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Gatwick, England and Islington, England?

Bus from Gatwick Airport North Terminal to London Stratford - Montfichet Road

Bus trips from Gatwick

Bus trips to Islington

Alternative transport options