The cheapest and fastest coaches from Horley to Birmingham
Cheapest price
£13
Average price
£27
Fastest journey
3 h 30 m
Average duration
3 h 37 m
Buses per day
59
Distance
188 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Horley to Birmingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Horley to Birmingham will cost around £27 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £13.
Of the 59 buses that leave Horley for Birmingham every day 50 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 37 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 30 m .
The slowest buses will take 3 h 40 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.
FlixBus12:503h55Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)16:45Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway£131One-way0 changes
FlixBus16:354h00Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)20:35Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway£131One-way0 changes
FlixBus12:354h10London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South16:45Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway£131One-way0 changes
FlixBus5:303h35Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)9:05Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway£131One-way0 changes
FlixBus16:254h10London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South20:35Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway£131One-way0 changes
FlixBus7:203h30Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)10:50Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway£141One-way0 changes
FlixBus5:303h35Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)9:05Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway£131One-way0 changes
FlixBus21:553h40Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)1:35Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway£141One-way0 changes
FlixBus7:103h40London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South10:50Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway£141One-way0 changes
FlixBus9:453h40Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)13:25Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway£141One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Horley to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Horley to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 45m. 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 coach costs an average of £9, and a train costs an average of £34.
Distance: 188 km
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£16 Average Price Cheapest | £65 Average Price |
4h 32m Average total duration 4h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 15m Average total duration Fastest 2h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Horley to Birmingham bus times
The table below shows live departures for Horley to Birmingham coaches for today, Tuesday 28 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 9:35 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 3h50 | 13:25 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 9:45 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 3h40 | 13:25 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 0 changesdirect | |
NX025 · NX409 | 9:55 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 4h40 | 14:35 Birmingham, Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX025 · NX409 | 10:10 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 4h25 | 14:35 Birmingham, Coach Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 10:35 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 4h00 | 14:35 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:45 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 3h50 | 14:35 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 0 changesdirect | |
NX210 | 11:00 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 4h20 | 15:20 Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX210 | 11:10 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 4h10 | 15:20 Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX210 | 12:20 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 4h25 | 16:45 Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX210 | 12:30 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 4h15 | 16:45 Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:35 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 4h10 | 16:45 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:50 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 3h55 | 16:45 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 0 changesdirect | |
NX210 | 14:10 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 4h25 | 18:35 Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX210 | 14:20 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 4h15 | 18:35 Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX210 | 15:20 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 4h35 | 19:55 Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 15:20 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 4h20 | 19:40 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 15:30 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 4h10 | 19:40 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 0 changesdirect | |
NX210 | 15:30 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 4h25 | 19:55 Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 16:25 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 4h10 | 20:35 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 16:35 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 4h00 | 20:35 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 0 changesdirect | |
NX210 | 16:45 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 4h30 | 21:15 Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX210 | 16:55 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 4h20 | 21:15 Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 17:20 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 4h00 | 21:20 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 17:30 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 3h50 | 21:20 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 0 changesdirect | |
NX210 | 18:10 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 4h10 | 22:20 Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX210 | 18:20 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 4h00 | 22:20 Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX201 · NX410 | 18:25 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 4h20 | 22:45 Birmingham, Coach Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 18:50 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 4h00 | 22:50 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 19:00 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 3h50 | 22:50 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 19:00 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 4h55 | 23:55 Birmingham | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 19:10 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 4h45 | 23:55 Birmingham | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 19:45 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 4h20 | 0:05 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 19:55 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 4h10 | 0:05 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 0 changesdirect | |
NX210 | 20:05 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 4h05 | 0:10 Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX210 | 20:15 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 3h55 | 0:10 Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 21:45 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 3h50 | 1:35 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 0 changesdirect | |
NX210 | 21:45 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 4h00 | 1:45 Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 21:55 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 3h40 | 1:35 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 0 changesdirect | |
NX210 | 21:55 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 3h50 | 1:45 Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 22:50 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 3h50 | 2:40 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 23:00 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 3h40 | 2:40 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 0 changesdirect | |
NX210 | 23:25 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 3h55 | 3:20 Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX025 · NX400 | 23:30 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 9h40 | 9:10 Birmingham, Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX210 | 23:35 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 3h45 | 3:20 Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX025 · NX400 | 23:45 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 9h25 | 9:10 Birmingham, Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX209 · NX400 | 1:00 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 8h10 | 9:10 Birmingham, Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX209 · NX400 | 1:10 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 8h00 | 9:10 Birmingham, Coach Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 5:20 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 3h45 | 9:05 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 5:30 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 3h35 | 9:05 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 0 changesdirect | |
NX210 | 6:00 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 4h15 | 10:15 Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX210 | 6:10 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 4h05 | 10:15 Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX210 | 7:05 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 4h20 | 11:25 Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:10 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 3h40 | 10:50 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 0 changesdirect | |
NX210 | 7:15 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 4h10 | 11:25 Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:20 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 3h30 | 10:50 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 8:40 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 3h50 | 12:30 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 8:50 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 3h40 | 12:30 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 0 changesdirect | |
NX210 | 9:00 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 4h15 | 13:15 Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX210 | 9:10 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 4h05 | 13:15 Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Horley to Birmingham
Buses from Horley to Birmingham run on average 56 times per day, taking around 4h 2m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.
There are 44 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:15, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 188 km distance in 3h 30m.
Distance 188 km |
Average bus duration 4h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Buses per day 56 |
Direct buses 44 |
Fastest bus 3h 30m |
First bus 0:15 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 49 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus, National Express, Megabus, Metrobus from Horley to BirminghamYou can travel by bus between Horley to Birmingham with FlixBus, National Express, Megabus, Metrobus for as low as £9. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Horley to Birmingham coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Horley to Birmingham 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 Birmingham, 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 Horley and Birmingham
Most Horley to Birmingham buses use the London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North to Birmingham, Coach Station station pair, with some services arriving at Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway. Use this guide to compare Horley and Birmingham bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which Horley station do buses to Birmingham leave from?
Getting to Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) from Horley city centre
Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) is 1 km from Horley city centre. Public transport options include:
Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) bus station facilities and services
Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal): The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible.
Which Birmingham station do buses from Horley arrive at?
Getting to Birmingham, Coach Station from Birmingham city centre
Birmingham, Coach Station is 1 km from Birmingham city centre. Public transport options include:
Birmingham, Coach Station bus station facilities and services
Birmingham, Coach Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cafeteria and fast-food options inside the station
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Birmingham, Coach Station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Birmingham, Coach Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham, Coach Station: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway from Birmingham city centre
Getting to Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport) from Birmingham city centre
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