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

The cheapest way to get from Gatwick Airport to Birmingham is to bus which costs £17 - £70 and takes 4h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gatwick Airport to Birmingham is to train via London which takes 2h 12m and costs £50 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Gatwick Airport and Birmingham?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from South Terminal Bus Station station and arriving at Birmingham Coach Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Gatwick Airport and Birmingham?

No, there is no direct train from Gatwick Airport to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport and arriving at Birmingham New Street via Victoria station and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.

How far is it from Gatwick Airport to Birmingham?

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

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

The best way to get from Gatwick Airport to Birmingham without a car is to train via London which takes 2h 12m and costs £50 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 2h 12m to get from Gatwick Airport to Birmingham, including transfers.

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

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

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

Gatwick Airport to Birmingham train services, operated by Southern, depart from Gatwick Airport station.

Train or bus from Gatwick Airport to Birmingham?

The best way to get from Gatwick Airport to Birmingham is to train via London which takes 2h 12m and costs £50 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £70 and takes 4h 15m.

Where does the Gatwick Airport to Birmingham bus arrive?

Gatwick Airport to Birmingham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Gatwick Airport to Birmingham train arrive?

Gatwick Airport to Birmingham train services, operated by Southern, arrive at London Victoria station.

Can I drive from Gatwick Airport to Birmingham?

Yes, the driving distance between Gatwick Airport to Birmingham is 142 miles. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Gatwick Airport to Birmingham.

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

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

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

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain Bognor Regis - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain London Euston - Birmingham New Street / ...
2h 12m
£51–133
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from South Terminal Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 210
4h 15m
£17–70
Drive 141.2 mi
1. Drive from Gatwick Airport to Birminghamcar 141.2 mi
2h 36m
£34–50
Train
1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain Bognor Regis - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the train from London Marylebone to Birmingham Moor Streettrain London Marylebone - Birmingham Moor Street / ...
3h 23m
£65–123
Train via Reading
1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain Gatwick Airport - Reading / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Streettrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
3h 31m
£73–119

Gatwick Airport to Birmingham by bus

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Distance: 141.4 mi
Duration: 2h 12m

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

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. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from South Terminal Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station hourly. Tickets cost £29–70 and the journey takes 4h 15m. FlixBus also services this route hourly.

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