The average bus between Gatwick and Russell Square takes 3h 1m and the fastest bus takes 1h 58m. 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 twice daily between Gatwick and Russell Square. The earliest departure is at 9:00 PM at night, and the last departure from Gatwick is at 11:15 PM which arrives into Russell Square at 1:13 AM. All services require a transfer at London Stratford- Montfichet Road Stop U and take an average of 3h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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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 London Stratford- Montfichet Road Stop U. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.
Gatwick to Russell Square bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Gatwick Airport North Terminal station.
Gatwick to Russell Square bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at New Oxford Street / High Holborn station.
The distance between Gatwick and Russell Square is 39.7 km. The road distance is 65 km.
You can take a bus from Gatwick Airport North Terminal to New Oxford Street / High Holborn via London Stratford- Montfichet Road Stop U and Stratford Bus Station in around 2h 15m.