The average train between Gatwick Airport and Birmingham NEC takes 2h 15m and the fastest train takes 1h 59m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Gatwick Airport to Birmingham NEC. 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 NEC. The earliest departure is at 6:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gatwick Airport is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Birmingham NEC at 7:36 AM. All services require a transfer at London Victoria and take an average of 2h 15m. 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 NEC. However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport station and arriving at Birmingham NEC station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.
Gatwick Airport to Birmingham NEC train services, operated by Southern, depart from Gatwick Airport station.
Gatwick Airport to Birmingham NEC train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Birmingham International station.
Book your Gatwick Airport to Birmingham NEC train tickets online with Southern, London Underground (Tube) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Gatwick Airport and Birmingham NEC is 179.6 km. The road distance is 215 km.
You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Birmingham NEC via London Victoria, Victoria station, Euston station, London Euston, and Birmingham International in around 2h 7m.