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Cheap train tickets from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Birmingham New Street (BHM)

Showing times and prices for Oct 04

Cheapest

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

Avanti West Coast
07:16AM2h40
Gatwick Airport (GTW)
09:56AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)
$471One-way
0 transfers
Avanti West Coast
07:10PM2h52
Gatwick Airport (GTW)
10:02PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)
$681One-way
0 transfers
Avanti West Coast
03:02PM2h46
Gatwick Airport (GTW)
05:48PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)
$841One-way
0 transfers
West Midlands Railway
01:02PM3h43
Gatwick Airport (GTW)
04:45PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)
$841One-way
0 transfers
Avanti West Coast
09:02AM2h46
Gatwick Airport (GTW)
11:48AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)
$841One-way
0 transfers

Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Friday, October 4
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfersTickets
Avanti West Coast04:38AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)3h10 07:48AM Birmingham New Street (BHM)0 transfersDirect
Avanti West Coast09:02AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)2h46 11:48AM Birmingham New Street (BHM)0 transfersDirect
Avanti West Coast03:02PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)2h46 05:48PM Birmingham New Street (BHM)0 transfersDirect
West Midlands Railway01:02PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)3h43 04:45PM Birmingham New Street (BHM)0 transfersDirect
Avanti West Coast06:32AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)3h16 09:48AM Birmingham New Street (BHM)0 transfersDirect

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Fastest train times from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Birmingham New Street (BHM)

Showing times and prices for Oct 04

Fastest Journey

2 h 40 m

Average

3 h 2 m

Trains per day

10

Distance

189 km

Of the 10 trains that leave Gatwick Airport (GTW) for Birmingham New Street (BHM) every day 10 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Avanti West Coast
07:16AM2h40
Gatwick Airport (GTW)
09:56AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)
$471One-way
0 transfers
Avanti West Coast
09:02AM2h46
Gatwick Airport (GTW)
11:48AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)
$841One-way
0 transfers
Avanti West Coast
03:02PM2h46
Gatwick Airport (GTW)
05:48PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)
$841One-way
0 transfers
Avanti West Coast
04:41AM2h46
Gatwick Airport (GTW)
07:27AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)
$1031One-way
0 transfers
Avanti West Coast
12:02PM2h46
Gatwick Airport (GTW)
02:48PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)
$851One-way
0 transfers

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Overview: Train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Birmingham New Street (BHM)

distanceDistance117 miles (189 km)
durationAverage train duration2 h 31 min
priceAverage train ticket price$98 (€84)
frequencyTrain frequency42 a day
changesDirect trainNo
carriersTrain providersAvanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Chiltern Railways, Southern, West Midlands Trains, East Midlands Trains, Great Western Rail or Thameslink

Trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) cover the 117 miles (189 km) long journey taking on average 2 h 31 min with our travel partners like Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Chiltern Railways, Southern, West Midlands Trains, East Midlands Trains, Great Western Rail or Thameslink. Normally, there are 42 trains operating per day. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this route for as low as $46 (€40), but the average price of train tickets is $98 (€84).

Train providers: Virgin Trains, CrossCountry and Chiltern Railways from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) trains

For as little as $47 (€40) you can travel by train to Birmingham New Street (BHM) from Gatwick Airport (GTW) with Virgin Trains, CrossCountry and Chiltern Railways. Omio will show you the best deals, schedules and tickets available for this journey.

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 Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) with Virgin Trains:

  • Average Duration: 2 h 25 min
  • Cheapest Price: $47

FAQs: Trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Birmingham New Street (BHM)

FAQs: Travel by train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) 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 Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Birmingham New Street (BHM).
FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) can start from as little as $46 (€40) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) is $98 (€84); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) train travel time is 2 h 31 min   for the 117 mile (189 km) long trip, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) leaves at 4: 38 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) leaves at 7: 19 PM.
There are 42 trains a day from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) which require at least one change with Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Chiltern Railways, Southern, West Midlands Trains, East Midlands Trains, Great Western Rail or Thameslink. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.
Yes, there's a high-speed train to Birmingham New Street (BHM). Take the fast train with East Midlands Trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Birmingham New Street (BHM).
Take the Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) train with Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Chiltern Railways, Southern, West Midlands Trains, East Midlands Trains, Great Western Rail or Thameslink. However, it's always good to check out all possible train companies for the route between Gatwick Airport (GTW) and Birmingham New Street (BHM) as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 7: 19 PM.
A trip to Birmingham New Street (BHM) from Gatwick Airport (GTW) is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 31 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) is October.
You have options as you can travel from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) 2 different ways: train or bus.

Trains departing from Gatwick Airport

Distance from Gatwick Airport to city center
Distance from Gatwick Airport to city center
29.3 miles (47.2 km)
Ticket Office Hours
Ticket Office Hours
24/7
How to get to this station?
How to get to this station?
Bus lines: GH1, 17, 18
Train lines: Thameslink, Brighton Main Line, Gatwick Express, Redhill Line, Mainline East, Mainline West
Onward travel information: Available from airport.
Location for Rail Replacement Services: The upper level of the bus station
Nearest Airport
Nearest Airport
London Gatwick Airport
1 miles (1 km)
How to get to nearest airport?
How to get to nearest airport?
The airport can be reached from the station by public transit in 5 minutes via the inter-terminal shuttle.
Amenities at station
Wifi
Wifi
Free Wi-Fi in the station.
ATM
ATM
Located outside the station as well as on concourse.
Taxi
Taxi
Taxi: Taxis are located in the South Terminal bus Station, about 200 yards from station concourse through airport complex
Lockers
Lockers
Provided by Excess Baggage Co located in the North Terminal, open daily from 06: 00 until 18: 00.
Dining
Dining
Costa Coffee | KFC | McDonald's
Car Rentals
Car Rentals
Enterprise | Alamo | Hertz | SIXT | Europcar | Avis
Information Desk
Information Desk
Located inside the main terminal.
Accessibility
Accessibility
Escalators, elevators, induction loop, accessible ticket machines, impaired mobility set down, wheelchair ramp for train access, accessible toilets, accessible booking office.

Trains arriving to Birmingham New Street

Distance from Birmingham New Street to city center
Distance from Birmingham New Street to city center
1.7 miles (2.7 km)
Ticket Office Hours
Ticket Office Hours
Mon - Sat: 05: 15 - 23: 00 | Sun: 07: 30 - 23: 00
How to get to this station?
How to get to this station?
Bus lines: N5, N6, N8, 4, 9, 23, 45, 50, 61, X51, X70
Train lines: West Midlands, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales
Onward travel information: There are nearby bus stops on Smallbrook Queensway and Hill Street Most buses are wheelchair accessible. ********************************************************************************************************** For information go to the local travel information office by the Stephenson Street entrance. Alternatively, visit Transport for West Midlands, or call 0121 214 7214.
Nearest Airport
Nearest Airport
Birmingham International Airport
9 miles (15 km)
How to get to nearest airport?
How to get to nearest airport?
You can take a direct train for 10 minutes from the station to the airport with Avanti West Coast, West Midlands or CrossCountry.
Amenities at station
Wifi
Wifi
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud.
ATM
ATM
ATM machines are located on the paid concourse.
Taxi
Taxi
Taxi: Taxis drop off with the'drop & go' in the Hill Street entrance. The taxi rank is on Navigation Street (Stephenson Street / Victoria Square exit). For more information visit Traintaxi | Accessible taxis: Taxis drop off within the'drop & go' off the Hill Street entrance. The taxi rank is on Navigation Street (Stephenson Street / Victoria Square exit). All taxis are accessible with manual wheelchairs, most are accessible with electric wheelchairs. For more information visit Traintaxi
Lockers
Lockers
You can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street.
Shopping
Shopping
Type of shops available: Boots located on the main concourse, before the ticket barrier Camden Food located beyond the ticket barrier Costa located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 5b escalator Funky Pigeon located beyond the ticket barrier between Platform escalators 9-10 M& S Food located on the main concourse Mi Casa Burritos located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 9 escalator The Pasty Shop located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 7 escalator W H Smith located on the main concourse, before the ticket barrier
Dining
Dining
All Bar One | Leon | Caffè Nero | Five Guys | Krispy Kreme | The Pasty Shop | Upper Crust | Wasabi | Starbucks | Hotel Chocolat
Car Rentals
Car Rentals
Avis | British Rental Car
Information Desk
Information Desk
In the middle of the station.
Accessibility
Accessibility
Step-free access in the whole station and ramps available for train access. All platforms have elevators and escalators.

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