The cheapest and fastest coaches from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Gatwick Airport
Cheapest price
£13
Average price
£34
Fastest journey
3 h 25 m
Average duration
3 h 31 m
Buses per day
55
Distance
188 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Gatwick Airport 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 London Gatwick Airport will cost around £34 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £13.
Of the 55 buses that leave Birmingham New Street (BHM) for London Gatwick Airport every day 45 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 188 km distance in an average of 3 h 31 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.
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Compare coach and train for Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Gatwick Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Gatwick Airport 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 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, and a train costs an average of £24.
Distance: 188 km
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4h 35m Average total duration 4h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 20m Average total duration Fastest 2h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Gatwick Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Gatwick Airport coaches for today, Sunday 22 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX210 | 00:50 Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h35 | 04:25 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
NX210 | 00:50 Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h25 | 04:15 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 changesdirect | |
NX210 | 02:00 Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h35 | 05:35 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
NX210 | 02:00 Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h25 | 05:25 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 changesdirect | |
NX210 | 02:45 Birmingham, Hagley Road West | 4h05 | 06:50 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 changesdirect | |
NX210 | 03:15 Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h35 | 06:50 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 changesdirect | |
NX210 | 03:15 Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h45 | 07:00 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 04:15 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 3h45 | 08:00 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 04:15 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 3h35 | 07:50 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX210 | 04:20 Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h35 | 07:55 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 changesdirect | |
NX210 | 04:20 Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h45 | 08:05 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
NX210 | 05:05 Birmingham, Hagley Road West | 4h05 | 09:10 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 05:15 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 3h55 | 09:10 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 05:15 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 3h45 | 09:00 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX210 | 05:35 Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h45 | 09:20 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
NX210 | 05:35 Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h35 | 09:10 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 changesdirect | |
NX210 | 06:40 Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h50 | 10:30 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
NX210 | 06:40 Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h40 | 10:20 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 07:20 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 3h50 | 11:10 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 07:20 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 4h00 | 11:20 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
NX210 | 07:25 Birmingham, Hagley Road West | 4h15 | 11:40 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 changesdirect | |
NX210 | 08:00 Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h40 | 11:40 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 changesdirect | |
NX210 | 08:00 Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h50 | 11:50 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 08:35 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 3h55 | 12:30 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 08:35 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 3h45 | 12:20 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX550 · NX025 | On time 09:00 Birmingham, Coach Station | 4h05 | 13:05 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 change | |
NX550 · NX025 | On time 09:00 Birmingham, Coach Station | 4h15 | 13:15 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 change | |
NX210 | 09:10 Birmingham, Hagley Road West | 4h15 | 13:25 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 changesdirect | |
NX210 | 09:45 Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h40 | 13:25 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 changesdirect | |
NX210 | 09:45 Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h50 | 13:35 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
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 | |
NX210 | 11:00 Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h55 | 14:55 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
NX210 | 11:00 Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h45 | 14:45 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:50 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 3h45 | 15:35 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:50 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 3h55 | 15:45 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
NX210 | 12:30 Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h45 | 16:15 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 changesdirect | |
NX210 | 12:30 Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h55 | 16:25 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 | 14:30 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 3h45 | 18:15 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 14:30 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 3h55 | 18:25 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
NX210 | 14:45 Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h55 | 18:40 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 changesdirect | |
NX210 | 14:45 Birmingham, Coach Station | 4h05 | 18:50 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
NX550 · NX025 | On time 15:00 Birmingham, Coach Station | 4h20 | 19:20 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 change | |
NX550 · NX025 | On time 15:00 Birmingham, Coach Station | 4h10 | 19:10 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 change | |
NX210 | 16:45 Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h55 | 20:40 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
NX210 | 16:45 Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h45 | 20:30 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 changesdirect | |
NX400 · NX025 | On time 18:15 Birmingham, Coach Station | 5h40 | 23:55 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 change | |
NX400 · NX025 | On time 18:15 Birmingham, Coach Station | 5h30 | 23:45 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 change | |
NX550 · NX025 | On time 21:30 Birmingham, Coach Station | 4h25 | 01:55 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 change | |
NX550 · NX025 | On time 21:30 Birmingham, Coach Station | 4h15 | 01:45 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 23:50 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 4h10 | 04:00 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 23:50 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 4h00 | 03:50 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Monday 23 February | |||||
NX210 | 00:15 Birmingham, Hagley Road West | 4h00 | 04:15 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Gatwick Airport
Buses from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Gatwick Airport run on average 47 times per day, taking around 4h 5m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £8 if you book in advance.
There are 35 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 02:00, the last at 18:15. The fastest coach covers the 188 km distance in 3h 35m.
Distance 188 km |
Average bus duration 4h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Buses per day 47 |
Direct buses 35 |
Fastest bus 3h 35m |
First bus 02:00 |
Last bus 18:15 |
Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus, Megabus from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Gatwick AirportYou can travel by bus between Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Gatwick Airport with National Express, FlixBus, 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 London Gatwick Airport coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Gatwick Airport 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 London Gatwick Airport, 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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