How to Travel from

Birmingham Airport to Gatwick Airport

by Rideshare, Route or Car

Great Britain Birmingham Airport Gatwick Airport

Cheapest

By car (229 km)

2 h 23 min

229 km.

from $12

Other

Rideshare

2 h 23 min

229 km.

from $8.71

Train

2 h 11 min

180 km.

from $152.50

Bus via Library Metro

5 h 58 min

180 km.

from $32.07

Train via Reading

4 h 4 min

180 km.

from $155.87

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:

+49 30 300 137 300

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

flixbus.com

Bus from Birmingham Summer Row- Great Charles Street to Gatwick

Ave. Duration:

4h 5m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$25.32–$35.44

NX West Midlands

Phone:

0121 254 7272

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

nxbus.co.uk

Bus from B'ham Airport Bus Terminal to Old

Ave. Duration:

1h 7m

Frequency:

Every 30 minutes

Estimated price:

$3.54

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Phone:

00 44 345 528 0253

Website:

avantiwestcoast.co.uk/

Train from Birmingham International to London

Ave. Duration:

1h 8m

Frequency:

Every 30 minutes

Estimated price:

$56.96–$177.21

Southern

Phone:

+44 3451 27 29 20

Website:

southernrailway.com/

Train from London Victoria to Gatwick

Ave. Duration:

33 min

Frequency:

Every 15 minutes

Estimated price:

$13.92–$21.52

Gatwick Express

Phone:

+44 345 850 1530

Website:

gatwickexpress.com/travel-information/plan-your-journey/timetables

Train from London Victoria to Gatwick

Ave. Duration:

30 min

Frequency:

Every 30 minutes

Estimated price:

$22.78–$31.64

First Great Western Service

Phone:

+44 3457 000 125

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

gwr.com/

Train from Reading to Gatwick

Ave. Duration:

1h 31m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$35.44–$88.60

National Express

Phone:

08717 81 81 81

Website:

nationalexpress.com/en

Bus from Birmingham Airport to Gatwick

Ave. Duration:

5h 28m

Frequency:

Every 2 hours

Estimated price:

$36.71–$51.90

West Midlands Trains

Phone:

+44 333 311 0039

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/

Train from Birmingham International to London

Ave. Duration:

2h 5m

Frequency:

5 times a day

Cross Country

Phone:

0344 736 9123

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

crosscountrytrains.co.uk/

Train from Birmingham International to Reading

Ave. Duration:

1h 26m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$63.29–$177.21

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

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Gatwick Airport is to bus via Library Metro which costs $27.17 - $36.96 and takes 5h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Gatwick Airport is to train which takes 2h 11m and costs $59.78 - $184.78 .

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham Airport (BHX) and Gatwick Airport?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Birmingham Airport and arriving at Gatwick Airport South Terminal. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Birmingham Airport (BHX) and Gatwick Airport?

No, there is no direct train from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Gatwick Airport. However, there are services departing from Birmingham International Airport and arriving at Gatwick Airport via Birmingham International, Euston station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.

How far is it from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Gatwick Airport?

The distance between Birmingham Airport (BHX) and Gatwick Airport is 215 km. The road distance is 227.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Gatwick Airport without a car is to train which takes 2h 11m and costs $59.78 - $184.78 .

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

It takes approximately 2h 11m to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Gatwick Airport, including transfers.

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

Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Gatwick Airport bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Birmingham Airport station.

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

Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Gatwick Airport train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Birmingham International station.

Train or bus from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Gatwick Airport?

The best way to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Gatwick Airport is to train which takes 2h 11m and costs $59.78 - $184.78 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $31.52 - $44.57 and takes 5h 28m.

Where does the Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Gatwick Airport bus arrive?

Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Gatwick Airport bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Gatwick Airport South Terminal station.

Where does the Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Gatwick Airport train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Gatwick Airport?

Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Gatwick Airport is 227 km. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Gatwick Airport.

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

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Where can I stay near Gatwick Airport?

There are 676+ hotels available in Gatwick Airport. Prices start at $44.36 per night.

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Hampton Court Palace

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British Museum

The British Museum is a public museum dedicated to human history, art and culture located in the Bloomsbury area of London. Its permanent collection of eight million works is the largest in the world. It documents the story of human culture from its beginnings to the present. Established in 1753, the British Museum was the first public national museum. In 2023, the museum received 5,820,860 visitors, 42% more than the previous year. At least one group rated it the most popular attraction in the United Kingdom.

Five ways to Travel from Birmingham Airport to Gatwick Airport

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

NX West Midlands

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Southern

Gatwick Express

First Great Western Service

National Express

West Midlands Trains

Cross Country

Questions and Answers

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham Airport (BHX) and Gatwick Airport?

Is there a direct train between Birmingham Airport (BHX) and Gatwick Airport?

How far is it from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Gatwick Airport?

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Gatwick Airport?

Where does the Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Gatwick Airport bus arrive?

Where does the Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Gatwick Airport train arrive?

Can I drive from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Gatwick Airport?

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

Where can I stay near Gatwick Airport?