The average bus between Gatwick and Russell Square takes 2h 21m and the fastest bus takes 2h 17m. The bus service runs several times per day from Gatwick to Russell Square. 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 3 times a day between Gatwick and Russell Square. The earliest departure is at 10:23 PM at night, and the last departure from Gatwick is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Russell Square at 1:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Redhill Bus Station and take an average of 2h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Gatwick to Russell Square? 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 Russell Square. However, there are services departing from Gatwick station and arriving at Russell Square station via Redhill Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.
Gatwick to Russell Square bus services, operated by Metrobus, depart from Povey Cross Road East station.
Gatwick to Russell Square bus services, operated by Metrobus, arrive at Drury Lane station.
The distance between Gatwick and Russell Square is 39.7 km. The road distance is 54 km.
You can take a bus from Povey Cross Road East to Drury Lane via Redhill Bus Station, Warham Road / Brighton Road, and Swan & Sugar Loaf in around 3h 1m.