Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Birmingham International (BHI) train with Avanti West Coast

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Birmingham International (BHI)

Showing times and prices for Jul 14

Cheapest price

$92

Average price

$93

Fastest journey

2 h 34 m

Average duration

2 h 52 m

Trains per day

2

Distance

180 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Birmingham International (BHI) will cost around $93 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $92.

Fast trains

Of the 2 trains that leave Gatwick Airport (GTW) for Birmingham International (BHI) on Mon, Jul 14, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Mon, Jul 14 the direct trains cover the 180 km distance in an average of 2 h 52 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 34 m .

On Mon, Jul 14 the slowest trains will take 3 h 10 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.

Southern
09:02AM2h34
Gatwick Airport (GTW)
11:36AMBirmingham International (BHI)
$921One-way
0 transfers
Great Western Rail
02:29PM3h10
Gatwick Airport (GTW)
05:39PMBirmingham International (BHI)
$941One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Birmingham International (BHI)

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Birmingham International (BHI) 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 29m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €7, and a train costs an average of €61.

Distance: 111 miles (179 km)

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€85

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€10

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Cheapest

2h 59m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 29m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 18m

Average total duration

3h 48m

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30m

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National Express

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Birmingham International (BHI)

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Trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Birmingham International (BHI) run on average 9 times per day, taking around 2h 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $75 (€61) but you can travel from only $9 (€7) by bus.
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $9 (€7)
Distance
111 miles (179 km)
Average train duration
2h 29m
Cheapest ticket price
$75 (€61)
Trains per day
9
Fastest train
2h 34m
First train
04:46
Last train
11:02
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $9 (€7)

Train companies: Virgin Trains, Great Western Rail and CrossCountry from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Birmingham International (BHI) trains

Travel from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Birmingham International (BHI) from $50 (€40) with Omio’s train partners Virgin Trains, Great Western Rail and CrossCountry! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most convenient route for you.

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 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.

Virgin Trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Birmingham International (BHI) train information:

  • Average Duration: 2 h 20 min
  • Cheapest Price: $50

FAQs: Trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Birmingham International (BHI)

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