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Compare train and bus for Crawley to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Crawley to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $27 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 7m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $27, while a flight costs an average of $523.
Distance: 119 miles (193 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$27 Average price Cheapest | $92 Average price | $523 Average price | $63 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 28m Average total duration 3h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 7m Average total duration Fastest 2h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 14m Average total duration 3h 14m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Crawley to Birmingham
Compare the available ways to get from Crawley to Birmingham, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Crawley to Birmingham:
A bus is $65 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Crawley to Birmingham costing on average $92.
A bus is $496 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Crawley to Birmingham costing on average $523.
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 28m.
Flight takes on average 5h 14m.
Tickets start at around $27 compared to roughly $63 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $36. The journey takes 3h 58m versus 2h 47m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Crawley to Birmingham
How to get from Crawley to Birmingham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Crawley to Birmingham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX209 · NX4001:10 AM 8h00 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North 9:10 AM Birmingham, Coach Station $19 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- NX209 · NX400
1:10 AM 8h00 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North 9:10 AM Birmingham, Coach Station $19 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- W33935+
W45435+
Tube from London Bridge to London Euston8:16 AM 2h39 Gatwick Airport (GTW) 10:55 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) $54 1 One-way 2 transfers
Other options
- W34246+Tube from London Bridge to London Euston+W45478
8:46 AM 2h41 Gatwick Airport (GTW) 11:27 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) $54 1 One-way 2 transfers - W33935+Tube from London Bridge to London Euston+W45435
8:10 AM 2h45 Three Bridges (TBD) 10:55 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) $54 1 One-way 2 transfers - W33964+
G26287+Tube from London Victoria to London Euston9:02 AM 2h46 Gatwick Airport (GTW) 11:48 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) $54 1 One-way 2 transfers
- FlixBus
3:30 PM 4h10 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) 7:40 PM Birmingham $21 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
3:20 PM 4h20 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South 7:40 PM Birmingham $21 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
7:20 AM 3h30 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) 10:50 AM Birmingham $21 1 One-way 0 transfers
- LH917 · LH958
6:30 PM 4h20 London Heathrow Airport 10:50 PM Birmingham International Airport $406 1 One-way 1 transfer - LH923 · LH954
7:30 AM 5h00 London Heathrow Airport 12:30 PM Birmingham International Airport $406 1 One-way 1 transfer 
LH4227+
LH943211:30 AM 5h35 London Heathrow Airport 5:05 PM Birmingham International Airport $406 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Crawley to Birmingham:
A bus is $65 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Crawley to Birmingham costing on average $92.
A bus is $496 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Crawley to Birmingham costing on average $523.
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 28m.
Flight takes on average 5h 14m.
- Around 37 buses per day.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 10 flights 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.
- Buses mostly depart from London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South and arrive in Birmingham, Coach Station.
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Birmingham International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Gatwick Airport (GTW) and arrive in Birmingham New Street (BHM).
- Travel with Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines to go to Birmingham by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Birmingham by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways, CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains, Great Western Railway, Southern to go to Birmingham by train.
- 32 direct buses per day with FlixBus, National Express.
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