What is the cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Gatwick?

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Gatwick is to bus which costs £18 - £70 and takes 3h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Birmingham to Gatwick?

The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Gatwick is to train which takes 2h 5m and costs £50 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and Gatwick?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Birmingham Coach Station station and arriving at North Terminal Bus Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Birmingham and Gatwick?

No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Gatwick. However, there are services departing from Birmingham New Street and arriving at Gatwick Airport via Euston station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.

How far is it from Birmingham to Gatwick?

The distance between Birmingham and Gatwick is 142 miles. The road distance is 139.3 miles.

How do I travel from Birmingham to Gatwick without a car?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Gatwick without a car is to train which takes 2h 5m and costs £50 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Birmingham to Gatwick?

It takes approximately 2h 5m to get from Birmingham to Gatwick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Gatwick bus from?

Birmingham to Gatwick bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Birmingham Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Gatwick train from?

Birmingham to Gatwick train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Birmingham New Street station.

Train or bus from Birmingham to Gatwick?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Gatwick is to train which takes 2h 5m and costs £50 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £70 and takes 3h 50m.

Where does the Birmingham to Gatwick bus arrive?

Birmingham to Gatwick bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at North Terminal Bus Station.

Where does the Birmingham to Gatwick train arrive?

Birmingham to Gatwick train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Birmingham to Gatwick?

Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Gatwick is 139 miles. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Birmingham to Gatwick.

How do I get a train ticket from Birmingham to Gatwick?

Book your Birmingham to Gatwick train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Birmingham to Gatwick?

Book your Birmingham to Gatwick bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Gatwick?

There are 18960+ hotels available in Gatwick.

Birmingham to Gatwick - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Birmingham to Gatwick by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain Birmingham New Street - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain London Victoria - Littlehampton / ...
2h 5m
£53–137
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to North Terminal Bus Stationbus 210
3h 50m
£18–70
Drive 138.5 mi
1. Drive from Birmingham to Gatwickcar 138.5 mi
2h 33m
£34–49
Train via Reading
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Readingtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain Reading - Gatwick Airport
3h 49m
£77–120
Bus via London
1. Take the bus from Newhall Street to Finchley Road / O2 Centrebus Uk030 / ...
4h 19m
£32–63

Birmingham to Gatwick by train and subway

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2h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 141.4 mi
Duration: 2h 5m

What companies run services between Birmingham, England and Gatwick, England?

You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Gatwick Airport via London Euston, Euston station, Victoria station, and London Victoria in around 2h 5m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Birmingham Coach Station to North Terminal Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £28–70 and the journey takes 3h 50m. FlixBus also services this route hourly.

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