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The cheapest and fastest buses from London Gatwick Airport to Birmingham International Airport

Showing times and prices for Jul 13

Cheapest price

$24

Average price

$57

Fastest journey

3 h 15 m

Average duration

3 h 41 m

Buses per day

5

Distance

179 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Birmingham International Airport 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 International Airport will cost around $57 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $24.

Fast buses

Of the 5 buses that leave London Gatwick Airport for Birmingham International Airport on Sun, Jul 13, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Sun, Jul 13 the direct buses cover the 179 km distance in an average of 3 h 41 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 15 m .

On Sun, Jul 13 the slowest buses will take 4 h 20 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.

National Express
10:40PM3h15
London Gatwick Airport
01:55AMBirmingham International Airport
$241One-way
0 transfers
National Express
09:05PM3h50
London Gatwick Airport
12:55AMBirmingham International Airport
$641One-way
0 transfers
National Express
12:30PM3h30
London Gatwick Airport
04:00PMBirmingham International Airport
$641One-way
0 transfers
National Express
09:30AM3h30
London Gatwick Airport
01:00PMBirmingham International Airport
$651One-way
0 transfers
National Express
02:00PM4h20
London Gatwick Airport
06:20PMBirmingham International Airport
$701One-way
0 transfers

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Compare train and bus for London Gatwick Airport to Birmingham International Airport

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from London Gatwick Airport to Birmingham International Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 24m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €14, and a train costs an average of €42.

Distance: 111 miles (179 km)

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€25

Average price

Cheapest

€67

Average price

4h 22m

Average total duration

3h 52m

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30m

Additional time*

2h 54m

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2h 24m

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Overview: Bus from London Gatwick Airport to Birmingham International Airport

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Buses from London Gatwick Airport to Birmingham International Airport run on average 22 times per day, taking around 3h 52m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $18 (€14) if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
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Distance
111 miles (179 km)
Average bus duration
3h 52m
Cheapest ticket price
$18 (€14)
Buses per day
22
Direct buses
20
Fastest bus
3h 15m
First bus
05:25
Last bus
21:40
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Bus providers: National Express from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Birmingham International Airport (BHX)

Buy your official National Express bus tickets to Birmingham International Airport (BHX) from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) from $24 (€19) with Omio. Find bus times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most popular route.

National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance bus company operating over 550 buses per day and serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express also operates bus services to all major UK airports, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol, 24 hours a day. All National Express buses have air conditioning and provide free WiFi access along with onboard entertainment. Most buses come with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. For your bus to Birmingham International Airport (BHX) from London Gatwick Airport (LGW), you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.

Bus information from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Birmingham International Airport (BHX) with National Express:

  • Average Duration: 3 h 15 min
  • Cheapest Price: $24

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