Birmingham to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) train

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Cheap train tickets from Birmingham to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

Showing times and prices for Sep 09

Cheapest

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Birmingham to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

Cheapest
Chiltern Railways
C38834
08:15AM3h23
Birmingham Moor Street (BMO)
11:38AMGatwick Airport (GTW)
$1271One-way
2 transfers
Cheapest
Chiltern Railways
C38836
08:45AM3h15
Birmingham Moor Street (BMO)
12:00PMGatwick Airport (GTW)
$1271One-way
2 transfers
Avanti West Coast
C31404
08:47AM2h32
Birmingham New Street (BHM)
11:19AMGatwick Airport (GTW)
$1321One-way
2 transfers
Avanti West Coast
C32331
08:17AM2h39
Birmingham New Street (BHM)
10:56AMGatwick Airport (GTW)
$1401One-way
2 transfers
Avanti West Coast
C21853
08:21AM2h47
Birmingham New Street (BHM)
11:08AMGatwick Airport (GTW)
$1491One-way
2 transfers

Train schedule from Birmingham to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

Showing trains for tomorrow, Monday, September 9
Cross Country
C48435
08:03AM3h22
Birmingham New Street (BHM)
11:25AMGatwick Airport (GTW)
1 transfer
Chiltern Railways
C38834
08:15AM3h23
Birmingham Moor Street (BMO)
11:38AMGatwick Airport (GTW)
2 transfers
Avanti West Coast
C32331
08:17AM2h39
Birmingham New Street (BHM)
10:56AMGatwick Airport (GTW)
2 transfers
Avanti West Coast
C21853
08:21AM2h47
Birmingham New Street (BHM)
11:08AMGatwick Airport (GTW)
2 transfers
Chiltern Railways
C38836
08:45AM3h15
Birmingham Moor Street (BMO)
12:00PMGatwick Airport (GTW)
2 transfers
Avanti West Coast
C31404
08:47AM2h32
Birmingham New Street (BHM)
11:19AMGatwick Airport (GTW)
2 transfers

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Fastest train times from Birmingham to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

Showing times and prices for Sep 09

Fastest Journey

2 h 32 m

Average

2 h 59 m

Trains per day

6

Distance

189 km

It's difficult to get from Birmingham to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) without transferring at least once.

Fastest
Avanti West Coast
C31404
08:47AM2h32
Birmingham New Street (BHM)
11:19AMGatwick Airport (GTW)
$1321One-way
2 transfers
Avanti West Coast
C32331
08:17AM2h39
Birmingham New Street (BHM)
10:56AMGatwick Airport (GTW)
$1401One-way
2 transfers
Avanti West Coast
C21853
08:21AM2h47
Birmingham New Street (BHM)
11:08AMGatwick Airport (GTW)
$1491One-way
2 transfers
Chiltern Railways
C38836
08:45AM3h15
Birmingham Moor Street (BMO)
12:00PMGatwick Airport (GTW)
$1271One-way
2 transfers
Cross Country
C48435
08:03AM3h22
Birmingham New Street (BHM)
11:25AMGatwick Airport (GTW)
$1641One-way
1 transfer

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Overview: Train from Birmingham to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

distanceDistance117 miles (188 km)
durationAverage train duration2 h 32 min
priceAverage train ticket price$94 (€80)
frequencyTrain frequency16 a day
changesDirect trainNo
carriersTrain companiesAvanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Chiltern Railways, West Midlands Trains or Southern

Trains from Birmingham to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) cover the 117 miles (188 km) long route taking on average 2 h 32 min with our travel partners like Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Chiltern Railways, West Midlands Trains or Southern. Normally, there are 16 trains operating per day. While the average ticket price for this journey costs around $94 (€80), you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as $56 (€47).

Train providers: Virgin Trains, CrossCountry and Chiltern Railways from Birmingham to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) trains

You can travel by train to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) from Birmingham with Virgin Trains, CrossCountry and Chiltern Railways for as low as $42 (€36). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best trip.

Avanti West Coast is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates high-speed trains between London and major cities in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The company offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drinks. The most popular routes for Avanti West Coast are London to Birmingham, London to Manchester and London to Glasgow. The company operates a fleet of Pendolino and Super Voyager trains, which offer a smooth and comfortable journey.

Train information from Birmingham to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) with Virgin Trains:

  • Average Duration: 2 h 32 min
  • Cheapest Price: $42
  • Virgin Trains frequency: 11 a day

FAQs: Trains from Birmingham to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

FAQs: Travel by train from Birmingham to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Birmingham to London Gatwick Airport (LGW).
FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Birmingham to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) can start from as little as $56 (€47) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Birmingham to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is $94 (€80); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Birmingham to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) train travel time is 2 h 32 min   for the 117 mile (188 km) long journey, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Birmingham to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) leaves at 5: 06 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last train from Birmingham to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) leaves at 9: 17 PM.
There are 16 trains a day from Birmingham to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) which require at least one change with Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Chiltern Railways, West Midlands Trains or Southern. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.
For the trip from Birmingham to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) you can take a train with Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Chiltern Railways, West Midlands Trains or Southern. Be sure to check out all possible train providers that offer services to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) from Birmingham on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 9: 17 PM.
A trip to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) from Birmingham is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 32 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from Birmingham to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) by train is December.
You have options as you can travel to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) from Birmingham 2 different ways: train or bus.

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