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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Birmingham New Street (BHM)
Cheapest price on Sep 16
$73
Average ticket price on Sep 16
$111
Fastest journey on Sep 16
2 h 31 m
Average journey duration on Sep 16
2 h 37 m
Trains on Sep 16
15
Distance
189 km
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.
The average ticket from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) will cost around $111 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $73.
It's difficult to get from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) without transferring at least 2 times.
W33944+
G26393 · G277459:56 AM2h52Gatwick Airport (GTW)12:48 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$731One-way2 transfers- W33924+C82354+
G07216 · L223699:13 AM3h14Gatwick Airport (GTW)12:27 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$921One-way3 transfers - W33919+C82363+G07228 · L2238110:13 AM3h14Gatwick Airport (GTW)1:27 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$921One-way3 transfers
- W33935+
W45435+
Tube from London Bridge to London Euston8:16 AM2h39Gatwick Airport (GTW)10:55 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$931One-way2 transfers - W34246+Tube from London Bridge to London Euston+W454788:46 AM2h41Gatwick Airport (GTW)11:27 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$931One-way2 transfers
- W33924+Tube from London Victoria to London Euston+G263939:56 AM2h31Gatwick Airport (GTW)12:27 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$931One-way2 transfers
- W34286+G88051+Tube from London Victoria to London Euston9:26 AM2h31Gatwick Airport (GTW)11:57 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$951One-way2 transfers
- W33935+W45435+Tube from London Bridge to London Euston8:16 AM2h39Gatwick Airport (GTW)10:55 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$931One-way2 transfers
- W34246+Tube from London Bridge to London Euston+W454788:46 AM2h41Gatwick Airport (GTW)11:27 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$931One-way2 transfers
- W33945+Tube from London Bridge to London Euston+W454656:46 AM2h41Gatwick Airport (GTW)9:27 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$1841One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Birmingham New Street (BHM)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $34 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 59m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $34, while a train costs an average of $91.
Distance: 117 miles (189 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$91 Average price | $34 Average price Cheapest | $64 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 59m Average total duration Fastest 2h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 38m Average total duration 4h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 53m 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 Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Birmingham New Street (BHM):
A bus is $57 (€46) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) costing on average $91 (€74).
Other travel options to Birmingham New Street (BHM) take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 8m.
You'll arrive about 24m sooner (2h 29m by train vs 2h 53m by car). Tickets start at around $91 (€74) compared to roughly $64 (€52) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) train times
The table below shows live departures for Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) trains for today, Tuesday, September 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W34116+G27755 · G26428 | Delayed 3:31 PM 2:56 PMGatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h52 | 5:48 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 transfers | |
| W34291+G26431+Tube from London Victoria to London Euston | Delayed 3:40 PM 3:26 PMGatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h33 | 5:59 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 transfers | |
 G00895+ G15140 | Delayed 4:15 PM 3:29 PMGatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h22 | 6:51 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
| W34135+G26435+Tube from London Victoria to London Euston | Delayed 4:10 PM 3:56 PMGatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h31 | 6:27 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 transfers | |
| Wednesday, September 16 | |||||
| G00851+G15124 | 5:59 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h52 | 9:51 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
| W33945+Tube from London Bridge to London Euston+W45465 | 6:46 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h41 | 9:27 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 transfers | |
| G15125+G00739 | 7:00 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h18 | 10:18 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
| G00698+G15126 | 7:59 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h19 | 11:18 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
| W33935+W45435+Tube from London Bridge to London Euston | 8:16 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h39 | 10:55 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 transfers | |
| W34246+Tube from London Bridge to London Euston+W45478 | 8:46 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h41 | 11:27 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 transfers | |
| G00701+G15127 | 9:00 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h16 | 12:16 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
| W33924+C82354+L22369 · G07216 | 9:13 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h14 | 12:27 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 3 transfers | |
| W34286+G88051+Tube from London Victoria to London Euston | 9:26 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h31 | 11:57 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 transfers | |
| G00861+G15128 | 9:30 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h21 | 12:51 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
| W33924+G26393+Tube from London Victoria to London Euston | 9:56 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h31 | 12:27 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 transfers | |
| W33944+G27745 · G26393 | 9:56 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h52 | 12:48 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 transfers | |
| G00706+G15129 | 9:59 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h18 | 1:17 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
| W33919+C82363+L22381 · G07228 | 10:13 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h14 | 1:27 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 3 transfers | |
| G00866+G15130 | 10:29 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h22 | 1:51 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Birmingham New Street (BHM)
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) run on average 10 times per day, taking around 2h 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $39 (€32) but you can travel from only $11 (€9) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 03:34, the last at 21:13. The fastest train covers the 117 miles (189 km) distance in 1h 57m.
Distance 117 miles (189 km) |
Average train duration 2h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price $39 (€32) |
Trains per day 10 |
Fastest train 1h 57m |
First train 3:34 AM |
Last train 9:13 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains, Chiltern Railways, Great Western Railway, Southern from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) trainsAvanti West Coast, CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains, Chiltern Railways, Great Western Railway, Southern trains will get you between Gatwick Airport (GTW) and Birmingham New Street (BHM) 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 Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Birmingham New Street (BHM)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) 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 Birmingham New Street (BHM), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Popular train stations from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Birmingham New Street (BHM)
Most Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) trains use the London Euston to Birmingham New Street station pair. Use this guide to compare Gatwick Airport (GTW) and Birmingham New Street (BHM) 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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