How to get from Gatwick to Clifton Down
- 173 km as the crow flies
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Route details last verified on 25 September 2026.
At a glance
Fastest
6h 26m
1 transfer
Bus
€29
Cheapest
7h 26m
1 transfer
Bus
€26
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 25 Sept 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Gatwick to Clifton Down: bus. The two cities are about 173 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 25 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
173 km
Gatwick to Clifton Down: cheapest or fastest?
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- 1Gatwick → Bristolbus
FlixBus·3h 14m - 2Bristol Airport → Clifton DownbusRegional connection·46m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusGatwick-BristolBook →Regional connectionBristol Airport-Clifton DownSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with FlixBus, Regional connection; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Gatwick to Clifton Down works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Gatwick to Bristol, about 3h 14m. Transfer in Bristol and continue by Regional connection bus on to Clifton Down (46 min). In total it's roughly €26 over 7h 26m, 1 transfer.
Gatwick to Clifton Down: common questions
Is there a bus from Gatwick to Clifton Down?
Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Clifton Down from Gatwick?
About 173 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Gatwick to Clifton Down?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Regional connection.
What is the cheapest way to get from Gatwick to Clifton Down?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus, Regional connection
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026