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Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) bus with National Express

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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

Showing times and prices for 25 Apr

Cheapest price

£14

Average price

£29

Fastest journey

5 h 20 m

Average duration

5 h 54 m

Buses per day

5

Distance

188 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

FlixBus
12:307h20
Birmingham New Street (BHM)
19:50London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
£141One-way
0 changes
National Express
21:155h20
Birmingham New Street (BHM)
02:35London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
£231One-way
0 changes
Megabus
08:355h40
Birmingham New Street (BHM)
14:15London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
£361One-way
0 changes
National Express
18:155h40
Birmingham New Street (BHM)
23:55London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
£371One-way
0 changes
Megabus
18:055h30
Birmingham New Street (BHM)
23:35London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
£371One-way
0 changes

Live departures

Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) bus times

Showing buses for today, Thursday 24 April
Last updated at 17:02
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
national_expressNX550 · NX02520:30 Birmingham, Coach Station
4h25
00:55 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South1 change
national_expressNX550 · NX02520:30 Birmingham, Coach Station
4h15
00:45 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North1 change
national_expressNX707 · NX02522:45 Birmingham, Coach Station
5h50
04:35 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South1 change
national_expressNX707 · NX21022:45 Birmingham, Coach Station
5h50
04:35 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South1 change
national_expressNX707 · NX02522:45 Birmingham, Coach Station
5h40
04:25 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North1 change
national_expressNX707 · NX21022:45 Birmingham, Coach Station
5h40
04:25 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North1 change

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Overview: Bus from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

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Buses from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) run on average 18 times per day, taking around 5h 50m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £13 if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
188 km
Average bus duration
5h 50m
Cheapest ticket price
£13
Buses per day
18
Direct buses
8
Bus providers
2
Fastest bus
4h 5m
First bus
03:25
Last bus
23:45
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Coach companies: National Express and Megabus Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

Travel from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) from £7 with Omio’s coach partners National Express and Megabus! You can find the best timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the most affordable journey for you.

National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach provider operating over 550 coaches per day and serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express also operates coach services to all major UK airports, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol, 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches have air conditioning and provide free WiFi access along with onboard entertainment. Most coaches come with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. For your coach from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW), you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.

National Express from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) coach information:

  • Average Duration: 4 h 30 min
  • Cheapest Price: £15
  • National Express frequency: 7 a day

FAQs: Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) coach

FAQs: Take the bus from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW).
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Important Stations and Airports in Birmingham New Street (BHM) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

Birmingham
London
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00
  • Sun: 07:30 - 23:00
Wifi
Wifi
  • Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud.
Lockers
Lockers
  • You can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street.
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: Boots located on the main concourse, before the ticket barrier Camden Food located beyond the ticket barrier Costa located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 5b escalator Funky Pigeon located beyond the ticket barrier between Platform escalators 9-10 M&S Food located on the main concourse Mi Casa Burritos located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 9 escalator The Pasty Shop located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 7 escalator W H Smith located on the main concourse, before the ticket barrier
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Short Stay Car Park
Dining
Dining
  • All Bar One
  • Leon
  • Caffè Nero
  • Five Guys
  • Krispy Kreme
  • The Pasty Shop
  • Upper Crust
  • Wasabi
  • Starbucks
  • Hotel Chocolat
Taxis
Taxis
  • Taxi: Taxis drop off with the 'drop & go' in the Hill Street entrance. The taxi rank is on Navigation Street (Stephenson Street / Victoria Square exit). For more information visit Traintaxi
  • Accessible taxis: Taxis drop off within the 'drop & go' off the Hill Street entrance. The taxi rank is on Navigation Street (Stephenson Street / Victoria Square exit). All taxis are accessible with manual wheelchairs, most are accessible with electric wheelchairs. For more information visit Traintaxi
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Step-free access in the whole station and ramps available for train access. All platforms have elevators and escalators.
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: Male, Female, Accessible and Baby Change facilities are available in all parts of the station. These are located between: Platforms 2 - 3a (Blue Lounge) Platforms 10 - 11a (Yellow Lounge) Platforms 10 - 11b (Red Lounge)
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • National key toilets location: Close to Platforms 1A and 12A and Platforms 10 and 11B
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets
Hotel
Hotel
  • Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center
  • Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station)
  • Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: There are two large seating areas beyond the ticket barrier between the escalators to platforms 5b and 8b. All platforms have waiting areas with seating
Ticket Office
Ticket Office
  • Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00
  • Sun: 07:30 - 23:00
Public transport options for Birmingham New Street
  • Bus lines: N5, N6, N8, 4, 9, 23, 45, 50, 61, X51, X70
  • Train lines: West Midlands, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales
  • Onward travel information: There are nearby bus stops on Smallbrook Queensway and Hill Street Most buses are wheelchair accessible. ********************************************************************************************************** For information go to the local travel information office by the Stephenson Street entrance. Alternatively, visit Transport for West Midlands, or call 0121 214 7214.

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