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

The cheapest way to get from Gatwick to Birmingham is to bus which costs £17 - £70 and takes 3h 40m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Gatwick and Birmingham?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Gatwick Airport North Terminal and arriving at Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Gatwick and Birmingham?

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

The distance between Gatwick and Birmingham is 142 miles. The road distance is 139 miles.

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

The best way to get from Gatwick 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 to Birmingham?

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

Where do I catch the Gatwick to Birmingham bus from?

Gatwick to Birmingham bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Gatwick Airport North Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Gatwick to Birmingham train from?

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

Train or bus from Gatwick to Birmingham?

The best way to get from Gatwick 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 3h 40m.

Where does the Gatwick to Birmingham bus arrive?

Gatwick to Birmingham bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway station.

Where does the Gatwick to Birmingham train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Gatwick to Birmingham?

Yes, the driving distance between Gatwick to Birmingham is 139 miles. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Gatwick to Birmingham.

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

Book your Gatwick to Birmingham train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Birmingham?

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Gatwick to Birmingham - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and 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
£51–134
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport North Terminal to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus Uk920
3h 40m
£17–70
Drive 138.2 mi
1. Drive from Gatwick to Birminghamcar 138.2 mi
2h 32m
£34–49
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 41m
£67–131
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 / ...
4h 4m
£76–123

Gatwick to Birmingham by train and subway

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Distance: 141.4 mi
Duration: 2h 12m

What companies run services between Gatwick, 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, FlixBus operates a bus from Gatwick Airport North Terminal to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway hourly. Tickets cost £17–29 and the journey takes 3h 40m. National Express also services this route every 2 hours.

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