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Gatwick Aviation Museum
Local aviation museum at Gatwick displaying airport and aircraft history. A strong choice for understanding the area’s defining industry.
Cheapest price on Sep 19
€9
Average ticket price on Sep 19
€11
Fastest journey on Sep 19
3 h 35 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
3 h 39 m
Buses on Sep 19
30
Distance
188 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Birmingham to Horley is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Birmingham to Horley will cost around €11 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €9.
On Sat, Sep 19, we found 30 buses from Birmingham to Horley, including 26 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 19 the direct buses cover the 188 km distance in an average of 3 h 39 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 35 m .
On Sat, Sep 19 the slowest buses will take 3 h 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Horley among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €32 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 21m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €32, while a train costs an average of €79.
Distance: 116 miles (188 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€32 Average price Cheapest | €79 Average price | €51 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 22m Average total duration 3h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 21m Average total duration Fastest 2h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Horley:
A bus is €47 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Horley costing on average €79.
Other travel options to Horley take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 52m.
Tickets start at around €32 compared to roughly €51 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €19. The journey takes 3h 52m versus 2h 48m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by National Express, FlixBus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:05AM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:40AM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:55AM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 08:55AM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €54 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:15AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price €15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:25AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:35AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €54 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price €15 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:25AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:55AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:25AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:25PM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price €35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:35PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price €15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:35PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €54 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €54 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 01:55AM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price €22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 02:35AM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 02:35AM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €9 |
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham to Horley buses for today, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 10:50 PM Birmingham | 4h10 | 3:00 AM Horley | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FlixBus | 2:00 AM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 3h45 | 5:45 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:00 AM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 3h35 | 5:35 AM Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:00 AM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 3h50 | 6:50 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:00 AM Birmingham | 4h35 | 7:35 AM Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:00 AM Birmingham | 4h45 | 7:45 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 3:00 AM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 3h40 | 6:40 AM Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:00 AM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 4h00 | 8:00 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:00 AM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 3h50 | 7:50 AM Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:10 AM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 4h00 | 9:10 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:10 AM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 3h50 | 9:00 AM Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:30 AM Birmingham | 4h45 | 11:15 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:30 AM Birmingham | 4h35 | 11:05 AM Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 7:15 AM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 4h05 | 11:20 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:15 AM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 3h55 | 11:10 AM Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:25 AM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 4h05 | 12:30 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:25 AM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 3h55 | 12:20 PM Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:10 AM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 3h50 | 2:00 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:10 AM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 3h40 | 1:50 PM Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:50 AM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 3h45 | 3:35 PM Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:50 AM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 3h55 | 3:45 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:30 PM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 3h55 | 5:25 PM Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:30 PM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 4h05 | 5:35 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:30 PM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 3h45 | 6:15 PM Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:30 PM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 3h55 | 6:25 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:35 PM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 3h55 | 7:30 PM Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:35 PM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 4h05 | 7:40 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:50 PM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 3h45 | 9:35 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:50 PM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 3h35 | 9:25 PM Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Birmingham to Horley run on average 41 times per day, taking around 3h 52m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €9 if you book in advance.
There are 32 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 116 miles (188 km) distance in 3h 25m.
Distance 116 miles (188 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price €9 |
Buses per day 41 |
Direct buses 32 |
Fastest bus 3h 25m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Discover the best of Horley — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Horley trip today.
Local aviation museum at Gatwick displaying airport and aircraft history. A strong choice for understanding the area’s defining industry.
Major county museum in nearby Reigate with archaeology, art, and local history collections in a historic setting.
Museum in Crawley tracing local heritage from ancient times to the new town era. Good for broader regional context.
Horley’s principal green space with play areas, sports facilities, and paths. A popular everyday park for relaxing outdoors.
Landscaped park with lakes and walking routes beside Gatwick. Excellent for plane spotting, exercise, and accessible fresh air.
Riverside green corridor with paths and wildlife interest. A pleasant local walk that contrasts with nearby airport activity.
A classic full English breakfast with eggs, sausages, bacon, beans, mushrooms and toast. A staple across Surrey and Sussex area pubs, cafés and hotels.
Beer-battered local cod or haddock with chips. A beloved British comfort meal commonly eaten in Horley pubs and takeaways near Gatwick.
Sausages served with mashed potatoes and onion gravy. This hearty pub dish is a long-standing everyday favourite in southern England.
Well-regarded contemporary Indian restaurant serving polished curries and tandoori dishes in a smart, comfortable setting in Horley.
Historic pub and hotel in central Horley known for British pub classics, cask ales and a traditional atmosphere close to the station.
Popular Turkish restaurant offering grilled meats, meze and warm service in a relaxed dining room near Horley town centre.
Moderate for South East England. Hotels near Gatwick can be pricey, but dining and local transit are generally similar to other UK airport towns.
Restaurants often add a 10-12.5% service charge; if not, round up or tip 10%. Taxis: round up. Cafes: small change optional.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham to Horley by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Horley, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Birmingham to Horley buses use the Birmingham, Coach Station to London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South station pair. Use this guide to compare Birmingham and Horley bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Birmingham, Coach Station is 1 km from Birmingham city centre. Public transport options include:
Birmingham, Coach Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria and fast-food options inside the station
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Birmingham, Coach Station.
Available at Birmingham, Coach Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham, Coach Station: Elevators, ramps.
Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway. ATMs are available at Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway.
Ticket office support is available at Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway.
Available at Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway: Bus stops are wheelchair accessible.
Birmingham has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Multiple fast food and cafes inside
Free Wi-Fi available within the station. ATMs are multiple ATMs available inside the station.
Ticket office support is available at Birmingham.
Available at Birmingham: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham: Wheelchair accessible entrances and facilities.
Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) is 1 km from Horley city centre. Public transport options include:
Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal): The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible.
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