The cheapest and fastest coaches from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)
Cheapest price
£16
Average price
£31
Fastest journey
3 h 25 m
Average duration
3 h 30 m
Buses per day
64
Distance
189 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) will cost around £31 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £16.
Of the 64 buses that leave Birmingham New Street (BHM) for Gatwick Airport (GTW) every day 54 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 189 km distance in an average of 3 h 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 25 m .
The slowest buses will take 3 h 35 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
NX400 · NX02519:406h15Birmingham, Coach Station1:55London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South£161One-way1 change
NX400 · NX02519:406h05Birmingham, Coach Station1:45London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North£161One-way1 change
NX400 · NX02521:005h35Birmingham, Coach Station2:35London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North£181One-way1 change
NX400 · NX02521:005h45Birmingham, Coach Station2:45London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South£181One-way1 change
FlixBus15:354h05Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway19:40London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South£181One-way0 changes
FlixBus2:103h25Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway5:35Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)£181One-way0 changes
FlixBus3:103h30Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway6:40Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)£181One-way0 changes
NX2100:303h30Birmingham, Coach Station4:00London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North£301One-way0 changes
NX2102:053h30Birmingham, Coach Station5:35London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North£301One-way0 changes
FlixBus2:103h35Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway5:45London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South£181One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 53m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, and a train costs an average of £21.
Distance: 189 km
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£15 Average Price Cheapest | £72 Average Price |
4h 49m Average total duration 4h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 23m Average total duration Fastest 2h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) bus times
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) coaches for today, Sunday 24 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 10:10 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 3h50 | 14:00 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:10 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 3h40 | 13:50 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX410 · NX230 | 10:35 Birmingham, Coach Station | 4h20 | 14:55 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 change | |
NX410 · NX230 | 10:35 Birmingham, Coach Station | 4h10 | 14:45 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 change | |
NX210 | 11:00 Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h50 | 14:50 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 changesdirect | |
NX210 | 11:00 Birmingham, Coach Station | 4h00 | 15:00 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:50 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 3h55 | 15:45 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:50 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 3h45 | 15:35 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX210 | 12:25 Birmingham, Coach Station | 4h00 | 16:25 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 changesdirect | |
NX210 | 12:25 Birmingham, Coach Station | 4h10 | 16:35 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
NX409 · NX230 | 13:15 Birmingham, Coach Station | 4h50 | 18:05 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 change | |
NX409 · NX230 | 13:15 Birmingham, Coach Station | 5h00 | 18:15 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 13:30 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 3h55 | 17:25 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:30 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 4h05 | 17:35 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
NX210 | 14:20 Birmingham, Coach Station | 4h00 | 18:20 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
NX210 | 14:20 Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h50 | 18:10 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 14:30 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 3h55 | 18:25 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 14:30 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 3h45 | 18:15 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 15:35 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 4h05 | 19:40 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 15:35 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 3h55 | 19:30 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX210 | 16:15 Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h55 | 20:10 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 changesdirect | |
NX210 | 16:15 Birmingham, Coach Station | 4h05 | 20:20 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 17:50 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 3h35 | 21:25 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 17:50 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 3h45 | 21:35 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
NX210 | 18:00 Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h55 | 21:55 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
NX210 | 18:00 Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h45 | 21:45 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 23:50 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 4h00 | 3:50 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 23:50 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 4h10 | 4:00 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
NX210 | 23:59 Birmingham, Hagley Road West | 4h11 | 4:10 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
| Monday 25 May | |||||
NX210 | 0:30 Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h30 | 4:00 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 changesdirect | |
NX210 | 0:30 Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h40 | 4:10 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
NX210 | 2:05 Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h30 | 5:35 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 changesdirect | |
NX210 | 2:05 Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h40 | 5:45 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 2:10 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 3h35 | 5:45 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 2:10 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 3h25 | 5:35 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 3:10 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 3h30 | 6:40 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX210 | 3:10 Birmingham, Hagley Road West | 4h15 | 7:25 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 3:10 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 3h40 | 6:50 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
NX210 | 3:40 Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h35 | 7:15 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 changesdirect | |
NX210 | 3:40 Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h45 | 7:25 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 4:15 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 3h35 | 7:50 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 4:15 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 3h45 | 8:00 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
NX210 | 5:10 Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h35 | 8:45 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 changesdirect | |
NX210 | 5:10 Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h45 | 8:55 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 5:15 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 3h45 | 9:00 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 5:15 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 3h55 | 9:10 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
NX210 | 6:00 Birmingham, Hagley Road West | 4h30 | 10:30 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:30 Birmingham | 4h35 | 11:05 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:30 Birmingham | 4h45 | 11:15 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 change | |
NX210 | 6:35 Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h45 | 10:20 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 changesdirect | |
NX210 | 6:35 Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h55 | 10:30 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:20 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 3h50 | 11:10 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:20 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 4h00 | 11:20 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
NX210 | 7:55 Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h55 | 11:50 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
NX210 | 7:55 Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h45 | 11:40 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 changesdirect | |
NX210 | 8:25 Birmingham, Hagley Road West | 4h35 | 13:00 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 8:35 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 3h45 | 12:20 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 8:35 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 3h55 | 12:30 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
NX210 | 9:00 Birmingham, Coach Station | 4h00 | 13:00 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
NX210 | 9:00 Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h50 | 12:50 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 changesdirect | |
NX400 · NX025 | On time 19:40 Birmingham, Coach Station | 6h15 | 1:55 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 change | |
NX400 · NX025 | On time 19:40 Birmingham, Coach Station | 6h05 | 1:45 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 change | |
NX400 · NX025 | On time 21:00 Birmingham, Coach Station | 5h35 | 2:35 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 change | |
NX400 · NX025 | On time 21:00 Birmingham, Coach Station | 5h45 | 2:45 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)
Buses from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) run on average 43 times per day, taking around 4h 19m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £8 if you book in advance.
There are 33 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 05:15, the last at 22:59. The fastest coach covers the 189 km distance in 3h 45m.
Distance 189 km |
Average bus duration 4h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Buses per day 43 |
Direct buses 33 |
Fastest bus 3h 45m |
First bus 5:15 |
Last bus 22:59 |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Wed |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Bus providers: FlixBus, National Express, Megabus from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)You can travel by bus between Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) with FlixBus, National Express, Megabus for as low as £8. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) by coach. 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 coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Gatwick Airport (GTW), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Megabus
- Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Megabus
- Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Megabus
- One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Megabus
- Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
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