Cheapest price
$17
Average price
$44
Fastest journey
3 h 35 m
Average duration
3 h 37 m
Buses per day
57
Distance
189 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Birmingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Birmingham will cost around $44 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $17.
Of the 57 buses that leave London Gatwick Airport for Birmingham on Mon, Jul 21, 44 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jul 21 the direct buses cover the 189 km distance in an average of 3 h 37 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 35 m .
On Mon, Jul 21 the slowest buses will take 3 h 40 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.
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from London Gatwick Airport to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 56m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €7, and a train costs an average of €42.
Distance: 116 miles (188 km)
Most popular Bus | Train |
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€15 Average price Cheapest | €72 Average price |
4h 32m Average total duration 4h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 26m Average total duration Fastest 2h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:10AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:20AM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:25AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:35AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:55AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 11:05AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:25AM | Arrival Time 11:05AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:55AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:05AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:55AM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:25AM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:25PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:55PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:55PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:05PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:25PM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:35PM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 12:40AM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:55PM | Arrival Time 12:40AM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 12:45AM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 12:45AM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 02:20AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 02:20AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 02:45AM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:10PM | Arrival Time 02:45AM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 9h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $27 |
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 4:20 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 3h45 | 8:05 AM Birmingham, Paradise Circus Queensway | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:30 AM Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 3h35 | 8:05 AM Birmingham, Paradise Circus Queensway | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | On time 5:30 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 4h00 | 9:30 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | Delayed 3:15 AM 5:40 AMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 3h50 | 9:30 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:15 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 3h50 | 10:05 AM Birmingham, Paradise Circus Queensway | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:25 AM Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 3h40 | 10:05 AM Birmingham, Paradise Circus Queensway | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | On time 6:55 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 4h05 | 11:00 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | Delayed 3:15 AM 7:05 AMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 3h55 | 11:00 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | On time 7:50 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 4h10 | 12:00 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | Delayed 3:15 AM 8:00 AMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 4h00 | 12:00 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:15 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 3h55 | 12:10 PM Birmingham, Paradise Circus Queensway | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:25 AM Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 3h45 | 12:10 PM Birmingham, Paradise Circus Queensway | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | On time 8:30 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 4h10 | 12:40 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | Delayed 3:15 AM 8:40 AMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 4h00 | 12:40 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:00 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 3h55 | 1:55 PM Birmingham, Paradise Circus Queensway | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:10 AM Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 3h45 | 1:55 PM Birmingham, Paradise Circus Queensway | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | On time 10:20 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 4h15 | 2:35 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | Delayed 3:15 AM 10:30 AMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 4h05 | 2:35 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | On time 11:20 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 4h15 | 3:35 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | Delayed 3:15 AM 11:30 AMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 4h05 | 3:35 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:00 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 4h00 | 4:00 PM Birmingham, Paradise Circus Queensway | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:10 PM Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 3h50 | 4:00 PM Birmingham, Paradise Circus Queensway | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | On time 1:10 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 4h05 | 5:15 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | Delayed 3:15 AM 1:20 PMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 3h55 | 5:15 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:00 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 4h05 | 6:05 PM Birmingham, Paradise Circus Queensway | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:10 PM Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 3h55 | 6:05 PM Birmingham, Paradise Circus Queensway | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | On time 2:10 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 4h10 | 6:20 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | Delayed 3:15 AM 2:20 PMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 4h00 | 6:20 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | On time 3:50 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 4h10 | 8:00 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | Delayed 3:15 AM 4:00 PMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 4h00 | 8:00 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:05 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 3h50 | 7:55 PM Birmingham, Paradise Circus Queensway | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:15 PM Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 3h40 | 7:55 PM Birmingham, Paradise Circus Queensway | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | On time 5:25 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 4h00 | 9:25 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | Delayed 3:15 AM 5:35 PMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 3h50 | 9:25 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:00 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 3h50 | 9:50 PM Birmingham, Paradise Circus Queensway | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:10 PM Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 3h40 | 9:50 PM Birmingham, Paradise Circus Queensway | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | On time 7:45 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 3h55 | 11:40 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | Delayed 3:15 AM 7:55 PMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 3h45 | 11:40 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:00 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 3h45 | 11:45 PM Birmingham, Paradise Circus Queensway | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:10 PM Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 3h35 | 11:45 PM Birmingham, Paradise Circus Queensway | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | On time 9:30 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 3h50 | 1:20 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | Delayed 3:15 AM 9:40 PMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 3h40 | 1:20 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:00 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 3h45 | 1:45 AM Birmingham, Paradise Circus Queensway | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:10 PM Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 3h35 | 1:45 AM Birmingham, Paradise Circus Queensway | 0 transfersDirect | |
Monday, July 21 | |||||
![]() | 12:00 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 8h10 | 8:10 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 12:10 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 8h00 | 8:10 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
![]() | On time 10:30 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 9h40 | 8:10 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Distance 116 miles (188 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 (€7) |
Buses per day 32 |
Direct buses 21 |
Fastest bus 3h 35m |
First bus 04:20 |
Last bus 22:30 |
You can travel by bus between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Birmingham with National Express and Megabus for as low as $23 (€18). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
National Express is the leading bus company for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 buses a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveler in mind. All National Express buses are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most buses are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the London Gatwick Airport (LGW) - Birmingham bus: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.
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