The cheapest and fastest coaches from Birmingham to London Gatwick Airport
Cheapest price
£18
Average price
£41
Fastest journey
3 h 25 m
Average duration
3 h 29 m
Buses per day
56
Distance
189 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Birmingham 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 to London Gatwick Airport will cost around £41 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £18.
Of the 56 buses that leave Birmingham for London Gatwick Airport every day 46 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 29 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.
FlixBus11:503h45Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway15:35Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)£181One-way0 changes
FlixBus17:503h45Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway21:35London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South£181One-way0 changes
FlixBus11:503h55Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway15:45London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South£181One-way0 changes
FlixBus17:503h35Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway21:25Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)£181One-way0 changes
FlixBus5:153h55Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway9:10London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South£191One-way0 changes
FlixBus2:103h25Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway5:35Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)£191One-way0 changes
NX2102:003h25Birmingham, Coach Station5:25London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North£531One-way0 changes
NX2100:503h25Birmingham, Coach Station4:15London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North£601One-way0 changes
FlixBus17:503h35Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway21:25Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)£181One-way0 changes
FlixBus2:103h35Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway5:45London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South£191One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Birmingham to London Gatwick Airport
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Birmingham 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 54m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, and a train costs an average of £34.
Distance: 189 km
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4h 34m Average total duration 4h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 24m Average total duration Fastest 2h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Birmingham to London Gatwick Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham to London Gatwick Airport coaches for today, Tuesday 7 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX550 · NX025 | On time 14:00 Birmingham, Coach Station | 4h30 | 18:30 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 change | |
NX550 · NX025 | On time 14:00 Birmingham, Coach Station | 4h40 | 18:40 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 14:35 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 3h55 | 18:30 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 14:35 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 4h05 | 18:40 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
NX210 | 15:30 Birmingham, Coach Station | 4h00 | 19:30 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 changesdirect | |
NX400 · NX025 | On time 16:45 Birmingham, Coach Station | 6h00 | 22:45 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 change | |
NX400 · NX025 | On time 16:45 Birmingham, Coach Station | 6h10 | 22:55 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 16:50 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 3h45 | 20:35 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 16:50 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 3h35 | 20:25 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX550 · NX025 | On time 20:30 Birmingham, Coach Station | 4h25 | 0:55 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 change | |
NX550 · NX025 | On time 20:30 Birmingham, Coach Station | 4h15 | 0:45 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 22:50 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 4h10 | 3:00 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 22:50 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 4h00 | 2:50 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX210 | 23:50 Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h35 | 3:25 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
NX210 | 23:50 Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h25 | 3:15 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 changesdirect | |
NX210 | 1:00 Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h35 | 4:35 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
NX210 | 1:00 Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h25 | 4:25 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 1:10 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 3h25 | 4:35 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 1:10 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 3h35 | 4:45 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
NX210 | 2:15 Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h35 | 5:50 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 changesdirect | |
NX210 | 2:15 Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h45 | 6:00 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
NX210 | 3:10 Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h55 | 7:05 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
NX210 | 3:10 Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h45 | 6:55 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 3:15 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 3h45 | 7:00 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 3:15 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 3h35 | 6:50 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX210 | 4:10 Birmingham, Coach Station | 4h05 | 8:15 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
NX210 | 4:10 Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h55 | 8:05 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 4:15 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 3h55 | 8:10 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 4:15 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 3h45 | 8:00 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX210 | 5:25 Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h55 | 9:20 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 changesdirect | |
NX210 | 5:25 Birmingham, Coach Station | 4h05 | 9:30 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:30 Birmingham | 4h45 | 10:15 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:30 Birmingham | 4h35 | 10:05 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 6:20 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 3h50 | 10:10 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 6:20 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 4h00 | 10:20 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
NX210 | 6:50 Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h50 | 10:40 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 changesdirect | |
NX210 | 6:50 Birmingham, Coach Station | 4h00 | 10:50 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:35 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 3h55 | 11:30 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:35 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 3h45 | 11:20 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX550 · NX025 | On time 8:00 Birmingham, Coach Station | 4h05 | 12:05 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 change | |
NX550 · NX025 | On time 8:00 Birmingham, Coach Station | 4h15 | 12:15 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 change | |
NX210 | 8:45 Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h40 | 12:25 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 changesdirect | |
NX210 | 8:45 Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h50 | 12:35 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 9:10 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 3h50 | 13:00 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 9:10 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 3h40 | 12:50 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX210 | 10:00 Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h55 | 13:55 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
NX210 | 10:00 Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h45 | 13:45 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:50 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 3h45 | 14:35 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:50 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 3h55 | 14:45 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
NX210 | 11:30 Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h45 | 15:15 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 changesdirect | |
NX210 | 11:30 Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h55 | 15:25 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:30 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 3h45 | 17:15 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:30 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 3h55 | 17:25 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
NX210 | 13:45 Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h55 | 17:40 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 changesdirect | |
NX210 | 13:45 Birmingham, Coach Station | 4h05 | 17:50 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
NX400 · NX025 | On time 16:45 Birmingham, Coach Station | 6h00 | 22:45 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 change | |
NX400 · NX025 | On time 16:45 Birmingham, Coach Station | 6h10 | 22:55 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Birmingham to London Gatwick Airport
Buses from Birmingham to London Gatwick Airport run on average 53 times per day, taking around 4h 4m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £8 if you book in advance.
There are 43 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 05:15, the last at 23:59. The fastest coach covers the 189 km distance in 3h 36m.
Distance 189 km |
Average bus duration 4h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Buses per day 53 |
Direct buses 43 |
Fastest bus 3h 36m |
First bus 5:15 |
Last bus 23:59 |
Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus, Megabus from Birmingham to London Gatwick AirportYou can travel by bus between Birmingham 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 to London Gatwick Airport coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham 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.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Birmingham and London Gatwick Airport
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria and fast-food options inside the station
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 97, 97A, X1, X2 Train: Birmingham New Street
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