The average train between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and West Midlands takes 2h 44m and the fastest train takes 2h 31m. There is an hourly train service from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to West Midlands. 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 hourly between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and West Midlands. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is at 10:43 PM which arrives into West Midlands at 6:17 AM. All services require a transfer at London Victoria and take an average of 2h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to West Midlands. However, there are services departing from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) station and arriving at West Midlands station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to West Midlands train services, operated by Gatwick Express, depart from Gatwick Airport station.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to West Midlands train services, operated by Gatwick Express, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to West Midlands train tickets online with Gatwick Express, London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and West Midlands is 194.2 km. The road distance is 233 km.
You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Smethwick Rolfe Street via London Victoria, Victoria station, Euston station, London Euston, and Birmingham New Street in around 2h 38m.