How to travel from Horley to Birmingham

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Compare train and bus for Horley to Birmingham

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Horley to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 37m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €8, and a train costs an average of €41.

Distance: 116 miles (188 km)

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€15

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€63

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4h 34m

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3h 7m

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2h 37m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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from Horley to Birmingham

How to get from Horley to Birmingham by train, bus or flight.

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bus

The best way to travel from Horley to Birmingham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus
09:35AM3h40
Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)
01:15PMBirmingham
$211One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
03:30PM3h55
Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)
07:25PMBirmingham
$201One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBusFlixBus
09:35PM3h25
Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)
01:00AMBirmingham
$201One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBusFlixBus
09:25AM3h50
London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
01:15PMBirmingham
$211One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
10:45AM3h50
Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)
02:35PMBirmingham
$211One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
10:35AM4h00
London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
02:35PMBirmingham
$211One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Horley to Birmingham

Travel to Birmingham 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 Horley to Birmingham.

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There are 2 options to travel between Horley and Birmingham including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Horley to Birmingham is a bus with an average price of $11 (€8).

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

A bus is $41 (€32) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Horley to Birmingham costing on average $51 (€41).

The fastest way to travel from Horley to Birmingham is by train with an average journey time of 2h 51m.

Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 25m.

The distance from Horley to Birmingham is approximately 116 miles (188 km).
The average frequency per day from Horley to Birmingham is:
  • Around 52 buses per day.
  • Around 3 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Horley 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 Horley 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 Horley to Birmingham, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus, Metrobus to go to Birmingham by bus.
  • Travel with Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Thameslink, Southern to go to Birmingham by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Horley to Birmingham:
  • 41 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Horley 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.

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