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

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Gatwick Airport is to bus which costs £17 - £70 and takes 4h.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and Gatwick Airport?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Birmingham Coach Station station and arriving at South Terminal Bus Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h.

Is there a direct train between Birmingham and Gatwick Airport?

No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Gatwick Airport. 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 Airport?

The distance between Birmingham and Gatwick Airport is 142 miles. The road distance is 140.2 miles.

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

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

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

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

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Gatwick Airport bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Gatwick Airport train from?

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

Train or bus from Birmingham to Gatwick Airport?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Gatwick Airport is to train via London which takes 2h 5m and costs £50 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £70 and takes 4h.

Where does the Birmingham to Gatwick Airport bus arrive?

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

Where does the Birmingham to Gatwick Airport train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Birmingham to Gatwick Airport?

Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Gatwick Airport is 140 miles. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Birmingham to Gatwick Airport.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Gatwick Airport?

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

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Train via London
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
£53–132
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to South Terminal Bus Stationbus 210
4h
£17–70
Drive 139.4 mi
1. Drive from Birmingham to Gatwick Airportcar 139.4 mi
2h 34m
£34–49
Train
1. Take the train from Birmingham Moor Street to London Marylebonetrain Birmingham Moor Street - London Marylebone / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain London Victoria - Littlehampton / ...
3h 2m
£65–119
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 30m
£77–120

Birmingham to Gatwick Airport by bus

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Distance: 141.4 mi
Duration: 2h 5m

What companies run services between Birmingham, England and Gatwick Airport, 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 South Terminal Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £29–70 and the journey takes 4h. FlixBus also services this route hourly.

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