The average train between Gatwick Airport and Birmingham takes 2h 27m and the fastest train takes 2h 11m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Gatwick Airport to Birmingham. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 30 minutes between Gatwick Airport and Birmingham. The earliest departure is at 6:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gatwick Airport is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Birmingham at 7:48 AM. All services require a transfer at London Victoria and take an average of 2h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Gatwick Airport to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport station and arriving at Birmingham station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.
Gatwick Airport to Birmingham train services, operated by Southern, depart from Gatwick Airport station.
Gatwick Airport to Birmingham train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Gatwick Airport to Birmingham train tickets online with Southern, London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Gatwick Airport and Birmingham is 189.7 km. The road distance is 227 km.
You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Birmingham New Street via London Victoria, Victoria station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 2h 12m.