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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)
Cheapest price
$135
Average price
$161
Fastest journey
2 h 32 m
Average duration
2 h 42 m
Trains per day
20
Distance
189 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) will cost around $161 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $135.
It's difficult to get from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) without transferring at least 2 times.
W34262+
P02416 · L24724+
G263896:28 AM3h21Birmingham New Street (BHM)9:49 AMGatwick Airport (GTW)$1351One-way3 transfers- W34284+G26176+
Tube from London Euston to London Victoria8:21 AM2h47Birmingham New Street (BHM)11:08 AMGatwick Airport (GTW)$1351One-way2 transfers - W34284+G27781 · G261768:21 AM2h47Birmingham New Street (BHM)11:08 AMGatwick Airport (GTW)$1351One-way2 transfers
- W34262+P02416 · L24724+G263896:28 AM3h21Birmingham New Street (BHM)9:49 AMGatwick Airport (GTW)$1351One-way4 transfers
- W34205+Tube from London Euston to London Victoria+G261687:21 AM2h47Birmingham New Street (BHM)10:08 AMGatwick Airport (GTW)$1521One-way2 transfers
- W33950+G26392+Tube from London Euston to London Victoria7:47 AM2h32Birmingham New Street (BHM)10:19 AMGatwick Airport (GTW)$1841One-way2 transfers
- W34054+Tube from London Euston to London Victoria+C828007:17 AM2h38Birmingham New Street (BHM)9:55 AMGatwick Airport (GTW)$1811One-way2 transfers
- W34257+Tube from London Euston to London Bridge+
W455246:47 AM2h47Birmingham New Street (BHM)9:34 AMGatwick Airport (GTW)$1721One-way2 transfers - W34284+G26176+Tube from London Euston to London Victoria8:21 AM2h47Birmingham New Street (BHM)11:08 AMGatwick Airport (GTW)$1351One-way2 transfers
- W33950+Tube from London Euston to London Bridge+W455237:47 AM2h47Birmingham New Street (BHM)10:34 AMGatwick Airport (GTW)$1841One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 53m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a train costs an average of $28.
Distance: 117 miles (189 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$97 Average price | $20 Average price Cheapest | $62 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 23m Average total duration Fastest 2h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 49m Average total duration 4h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Gatwick Airport (GTW):
A bus is $77 (€63) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) costing on average $97 (€80).
Other travel options to Gatwick Airport (GTW) take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 19m.
Tickets start at around $97 (€80) compared to roughly $62 (€51) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-35.34 (€-29.06). The journey takes 2h 53m versus 2h 48m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) train times
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) trains for today, Tuesday, July 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 G01173+ G15093 | On time 7:33 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 3h22 | 10:55 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
| W33950+Tube from London Euston to London Bridge+W45523 | On time 7:47 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h47 | 10:34 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
| W33950+Tube from London Euston to London Victoria+G26392 | On time 7:47 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h32 | 10:19 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
| W33950+C82810+C34168 · L24743 | On time 7:47 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 3h09 | 10:56 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3 transfers | |
G01000+ L37406+Tube from London Marylebone to London Victoria+G26182 | On time 8:03 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 3h35 | 11:38 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3 transfers | |
| G01000+G15094 | On time 8:03 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 3h22 | 11:25 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
| W34284+Tube from London Euston to London Victoria+G26176 | On time 8:21 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h47 | 11:08 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
| W34284+G27781 · G26176 | On time 8:21 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h47 | 11:08 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
| G01176+G15095 | On time 8:33 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 3h22 | 11:55 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
| W33891+Tube from London Euston to London Victoria+G26399 | On time 8:47 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h32 | 11:19 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
| G01043+G15116 | On time 7:03 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 3h22 | 10:25 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
| W00587+G27803 · C82655 | On time 7:21 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h47 | 10:08 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
| W34045+Tube from London Euston to London Bridge+W45587 | On time 7:47 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h47 | 10:34 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
| W34045+Tube from London Euston to London Victoria+G26360 | On time 7:47 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h38 | 10:25 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
| W33861+C83032 | On time 11:12 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 5h54 | 5:06 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
| W33819+Tube from London Euston to London Bridge+W45522 | 5:30 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 3h04 | 8:34 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
| G00995+G15091 | 5:43 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 3h41 | 9:24 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
| W34262+G26389+L24724 · C34135 | 6:28 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 3h21 | 9:49 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3 transfers | |
| W34262+P02416 · L24724+G26389 | 6:28 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 3h21 | 9:49 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3 transfers | |
| W34262+P02416 · L24724+G26389 | 6:28 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 3h21 | 9:49 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 4 transfers | |
| W34257+Tube from London Euston to London Bridge+W45524 | 6:47 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h47 | 9:34 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
| W34257+C34142+C82800+L24727 | 6:47 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 3h08 | 9:55 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3 transfers | |
| W34054+Tube from London Euston to London Victoria+C82800 | 7:17 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h38 | 9:55 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
| W34054+Tube from London Euston to London Bridge+W45520 | 7:17 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h47 | 10:04 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)
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Trains from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $28 (€23) but you can travel from only $11 (€9) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:30, the last at 22:11. The fastest train covers the 117 miles (189 km) distance in 2h 31m.
Distance 117 miles (189 km) |
Average train duration 2h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price $28 (€23) |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 2h 31m |
First train 4:30 AM |
Last train 10:11 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains, Chiltern Railways, Great Western Railway from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) trainsAvanti West Coast, CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains, Chiltern Railways, Great Western Railway trains will get you between Birmingham New Street (BHM) and Gatwick Airport (GTW) from $11 (€9). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Gatwick Airport (GTW), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Popular train stations from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)
Most Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) trains use the Birmingham New Street to London Euston station pair. Use this guide to compare Birmingham New Street (BHM) and Gatwick Airport (GTW) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Birmingham New Street from Birmingham city centre
Birmingham New Street train station facilities and services
Birmingham New Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: All Bar One, Leon, Caffè Nero, Five Guys, Krispy Kreme, The Pasty Shop, Upper Crust, Wasabi, Starbucks, Hotel Chocolat
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud. ATMs are aTM machines are located on the paid concourse.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00, Sun: 07:30 - 23:00. Information desks are in the middle of the station.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is you can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Birmingham New Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Birmingham New Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham New Street: Step-free access in the whole station and ramps available for train access. All platforms have elevators and escalators.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center, Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station), Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham.
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