How to travel from Crawley to Birmingham

There are 2 options to travel between Crawley and Birmingham including taking a train and bus.

The cheapest way to travel from Crawley to Birmingham is a bus with an average price of $17 (€14).

This is compared to other travel options from Crawley to Birmingham:

A bus is $58 (€47) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Crawley to Birmingham costing on average $74 (€61).

The fastest way to travel from Crawley to Birmingham is by train with an average journey time of 2h 45m.

Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 4m.

The distance from Crawley to Birmingham is approximately 119 miles (193 km).

The average frequency per day from Crawley to Birmingham is:

• Around 35 buses per day.
• Around 14 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Crawley and Birmingham as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Crawley to Birmingham:

• Trains mostly depart from Gatwick Airport (GTW) and arrive in Birmingham New Street (BHM).
• Buses mostly depart from London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South and arrive in Birmingham, Coach Station.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Crawley to Birmingham, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with FlixBus, National Express, Metrobus to go to Birmingham by bus.
• Travel with Avanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways, Southern, Thameslink to go to Birmingham by train.

Omio customers who travel from Crawley to Birmingham often also extend their vacation to go to London, Paris, Edinburgh, Manchester, Glasgow. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Birmingham and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Birmingham to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Birmingham, you can explore the historic Jewellery Quarter, take a canal boat tour, and visit the National SEA LIFE Centre. Enjoy performances at the Birmingham Hippodrome and discover history at the Birmingham Back to Backs. Must-see sights include the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, Cadbury World, Birmingham Botanical Gardens, Symphony Hall, and The Bullring shopping center.

Two to three days are generally sufficient to explore Birmingham's key attractions, including its museums, culinary scene, and shopping areas.