London Gatwick Airport to Birmingham International Airport bus with National Express

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

Showing times and prices for Nov 27

Cheapest price

$38

Average price

$57

Fastest journey

3 h 15 m

Average duration

3 h 20 m

Buses per day

26

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 $38.

Fast buses

Of the 26 buses that leave London Gatwick Airport for Birmingham International Airport on Thu, Nov 27, 24 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Thu, Nov 27 the direct buses cover the 179 km distance in an average of 3 h 20 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 15 m .

On Thu, Nov 27 the slowest buses will take 3 h 25 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 ExpressNX210
08:55PM3h15
London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
12:10AMBirmingham, Comet Road (Airport)
$381One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX210
08:45PM3h25
London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
12:10AMBirmingham, Comet Road (Airport)
$381One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX210
10:40PM3h15
London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
01:55AMBirmingham, Comet Road (Airport)
$441One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX210
03:05PM4h00
London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
07:05PMBirmingham, Comet Road (Airport)
$441One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX210
03:15PM3h50
London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
07:05PMBirmingham, Comet Road (Airport)
$441One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

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 €10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €10, and a train costs an average of €30.

Distance: 111 miles (179 km)

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Train

€19

Average price

Cheapest

€58

Average price

4h 17m

Average total duration

3h 47m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

2h 55m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 25m

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30m

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London Gatwick Airport to Birmingham International Airport Bus Timetables

OperatorDeparture TimeArrival TimeDurationDeparture daysCheapest price
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
06:15AM
Arrival Time
10:00AM
Duration
3h45
Departure days
Tue, Wed, Thu
Cheapest price
$25
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
06:25AM
Arrival Time
10:00AM
Duration
3h35
Departure days
Tue, Wed, Thu
Cheapest price
$25
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
07:45AM
Arrival Time
11:30AM
Duration
3h45
Departure days
Tue, Wed, Thu
Cheapest price
$55
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
08:00AM
Arrival Time
11:30AM
Duration
3h30
Departure days
Tue, Wed, Thu
Cheapest price
$55
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
08:50AM
Arrival Time
12:30PM
Duration
3h40
Departure days
Tue, Wed, Thu
Cheapest price
$49
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
09:00AM
Arrival Time
12:30PM
Duration
3h30
Departure days
Tue, Wed, Thu
Cheapest price
$49
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
09:30AM
Arrival Time
01:10PM
Duration
3h40
Departure days
Tue, Wed, Thu
Cheapest price
$64
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
09:40AM
Arrival Time
01:10PM
Duration
3h30
Departure days
Tue, Wed, Thu
Cheapest price
$64
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
11:20AM
Arrival Time
03:00PM
Duration
3h40
Departure days
Tue, Wed, Thu
Cheapest price
$55
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
11:30AM
Arrival Time
03:00PM
Duration
3h30
Departure days
Tue, Wed, Thu
Cheapest price
$55
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
12:20PM
Arrival Time
04:00PM
Duration
3h40
Departure days
Tue, Wed, Thu
Cheapest price
$55
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
12:30PM
Arrival Time
04:00PM
Duration
3h30
Departure days
Tue, Wed, Thu
Cheapest price
$55
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
02:10PM
Arrival Time
06:10PM
Duration
4h00
Departure days
Tue, Wed, Thu
Cheapest price
$49
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
02:20PM
Arrival Time
06:10PM
Duration
3h50
Departure days
Tue, Wed, Thu
Cheapest price
$49
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
03:05PM
Arrival Time
07:05PM
Duration
4h00
Departure days
Tue, Wed, Thu
Cheapest price
$38
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
03:15PM
Arrival Time
07:05PM
Duration
3h50
Departure days
Tue, Wed, Thu
Cheapest price
$38
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
03:40PM
Arrival Time
08:00PM
Duration
4h20
Departure days
Tue, Wed, Thu
Cheapest price
$84
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
03:55PM
Arrival Time
08:00PM
Duration
4h05
Departure days
Tue, Wed, Thu
Cheapest price
$84
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
04:40PM
Arrival Time
08:30PM
Duration
3h50
Departure days
Tue, Wed, Thu
Cheapest price
$32
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
04:50PM
Arrival Time
08:30PM
Duration
3h40
Departure days
Tue, Wed, Thu
Cheapest price
$32
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
06:25PM
Arrival Time
09:55PM
Duration
3h30
Departure days
Tue, Wed, Thu
Cheapest price
$43
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
06:35PM
Arrival Time
09:55PM
Duration
3h20
Departure days
Tue, Wed, Thu
Cheapest price
$43
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
08:45PM
Arrival Time
12:10AM
Duration
3h25
Departure days
Tue, Wed, Thu
Cheapest price
$21
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
08:55PM
Arrival Time
12:10AM
Duration
3h15
Departure days
Tue, Wed, Thu
Cheapest price
$21
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
10:30PM
Arrival Time
01:55AM
Duration
3h25
Departure days
Tue, Wed, Thu
Cheapest price
$43
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
10:40PM
Arrival Time
01:55AM
Duration
3h15
Departure days
Tue, Wed, Thu
Cheapest price
$43

Live departures

London Gatwick Airport to Birmingham International Airport bus times

The table below shows live departures for London Gatwick Airport to Birmingham International Airport buses for tomorrow, Thursday, November 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.

Last updated at 10:43 PM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
national_expressNX2106:15 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
3h45
10:00 AM Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport)0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX2106:25 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
3h35
10:00 AM Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport)0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX2107:45 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
3h45
11:30 AM Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport)0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX2108:00 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
3h30
11:30 AM Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport)0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX2108:50 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
3h40
12:30 PM Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport)0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX2109:00 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
3h30
12:30 PM Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport)0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX2109:30 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
3h40
1:10 PM Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport)0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX2109:40 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
3h30
1:10 PM Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport)0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX21011:20 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
3h40
3:00 PM Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport)0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX21011:30 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
3h30
3:00 PM Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport)0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX21012:20 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
3h40
4:00 PM Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport)0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX21012:30 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
3h30
4:00 PM Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport)0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX2102:10 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
4h00
6:10 PM Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport)0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX2102:20 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
3h50
6:10 PM Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport)0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX2103:05 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
4h00
7:05 PM Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport)0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX2103:15 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
3h50
7:05 PM Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport)0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX025 · NX551
On time
3:40 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
4h20
8:00 PM Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport)
1 transfer
national_expressNX025 · NX551
On time
3:55 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
4h05
8:00 PM Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport)
1 transfer
national_expressNX2104:40 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
3h50
8:30 PM Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport)0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX2104:50 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
3h40
8:30 PM Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport)0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX2106:25 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
3h30
9:55 PM Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport)0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX2106:35 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
3h20
9:55 PM Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport)0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX2108:45 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
3h25
12:10 AM Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport)0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX2108:55 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
3h15
12:10 AM Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport)0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX21010:30 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
3h25
1:55 AM Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport)0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX21010:40 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
3h15
1:55 AM Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport)0 transfersDirect

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Journey information

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 23 times per day, taking around 3h 47m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $13 (€10) if you book in advance.

There are 21 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:25, the last at 21:40. The fastest bus covers the 111 miles (179 km) distance in 3h 15m.

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
Distance
111 miles (179 km)
Average bus duration
3h 47m
Cheapest ticket price
$13 (€10)
Buses per day
23
Direct buses
21
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 to Birmingham International AirportYou can travel by bus between London Gatwick Airport to Birmingham International Airport with National Express for as low as $13 (€10). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

National Express

About
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach company, operating over 550 services per day and serving more than 900 destinations nationwide. It also runs frequent services to major UK airports — including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and Bristol — 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and offer free Wi-Fi and onboard entertainment. Most vehicles are equipped with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, allowing you to charge your phone or laptop during your journey. Ticket options include Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare, with the latter providing maximum flexibility for cancellations or changes.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 15m
Cheapest Price
$13 (€10)
National Express frequency
23 a day
Luggage included
Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible toilets.
Bikes
Folding Bikes are allowed; non-folding bikes are not allowed.

FAQs: Bus from London Gatwick Airport to Birmingham International Airport

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Gatwick Airport to Birmingham International Airport 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 Birmingham International Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap bus tickets from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Birmingham International Airport (BHX) can start from as little as $24 (€19) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Birmingham International Airport (BHX) is $59 (€48); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The bus time between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Birmingham International Airport (BHX) is on average 3 h 15 min   for the 111 mile (179 km) long journey, but the time it takes to go to Birmingham International Airport (BHX) from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) by bus can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first bus from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Birmingham International Airport (BHX) leaves at 8: 00AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last bus from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Birmingham International Airport (BHX) leaves at 10: 40PM.
There are 22 buses a day from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Birmingham International Airport (BHX) which require at least one change with National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer buses.
For the journey from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Birmingham International Airport (BHX) you can take a bus with National Express. Be sure to check out all possible bus providers that offer services between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Birmingham International Airport (BHX) on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.
A trip to Birmingham International Airport (BHX) from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 15 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a bus from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Birmingham International Airport (BHX) is November.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Birmingham International Airport (BHX) including taking a train or bus.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the bus from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Birmingham International Airport (BHX):
  • National Express
    • Assistance
    • Priority seating
    • Accessible toilets.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the bus from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Birmingham International Airport (BHX) for bus company National Express.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the bus with bus company National Express.
Whether you can cancel your bus ticket from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Birmingham International Airport (BHX) depends on the bus company:
  • National Express
    • You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.

To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Birmingham International Airport (BHX), follow these tips:

  • Book in advance: Tickets are often cheaper when booked early.
  • Be flexible with dates and times: Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money.
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    Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the bus from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Birmingham International Airport (BHX).
    Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a bus ticket from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Birmingham International Airport (BHX):
    • National Express
      • Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
    Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a bus ticket from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Birmingham International Airport (BHX):
    • National Express
      • 10€ per additional bag.
    Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the bus from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Birmingham International Airport (BHX).
    You can reserve your seat on the bus from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Birmingham International Airport (BHX) with the following bus company: National Express
    Yes, there are USB plugs on board the bus from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Birmingham International Airport (BHX) with the following bus company: National Express.
    Yes, there is Wifi on board the bus from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Birmingham International Airport (BHX) with the following bus company: National Express.

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