London Gatwick Airport to Birmingham bus with National Express

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The cheapest and fastest coaches from London Gatwick Airport to Birmingham

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 09 Oct

Cheapest price on 09 Oct

£14

Average ticket price on 09 Oct

£27

Fastest journey on 09 Oct

3 h 30 m

Average journey duration on 09 Oct

3 h 37 m

Buses on 09 Oct

60

Distance

189 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Birmingham will cost around £27 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £14.

Fast coaches

On Fri 09 Oct, we found 60 buses from London Gatwick Airport to Birmingham, including 50 direct services.

These direct buses cover the 189 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.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    15:204h20
    London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
    19:40Birmingham
    £141One-way
    0 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    15:304h10
    Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)
    19:40Birmingham
    £141One-way
    0 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    19:454h20
    London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
    0:05Birmingham
    £141One-way
    0 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    18:504h00
    London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
    22:50Birmingham
    £141One-way
    0 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    19:003h50
    Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)
    22:50Birmingham
    £141One-way
    0 changes

Journey information

Overview: Bus from London Gatwick Airport to Birmingham

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Buses from London Gatwick Airport to Birmingham run on average 53 times per day, taking around 4h 2m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £8 if you book in advance.

There are 42 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 04:20, the last at 22:30. The fastest coach covers the 189 km distance in 2h 55m.

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
189 km
Average bus duration
4h 2m
Cheapest ticket price
£8
Buses per day
53
Direct buses
42
Fastest bus
2h 55m
First bus
4:20
Last bus
22:30
Cheapest Month
Jul
Cheapest Day
Tue
High Season
Oct - Dec
Low Season
Apr - Jun
Busiest Day
Tue
Least Busy Day
Sun
Best time to book
84 days
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

Live departures

London Gatwick Airport to Birmingham bus times

The table below shows live departures for London Gatwick Airport to Birmingham coaches for today, Thursday 8 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
FlixBusFlixBus10:35 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
4h00
14:35 Birmingham0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus10:45 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)
3h50
14:35 Birmingham0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX21011:00 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
4h20
15:20 Birmingham, Coach Station0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX21011:10 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
4h10
15:20 Birmingham, Coach Station0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX21012:20 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
4h25
16:45 Birmingham, Coach Station0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX21012:30 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
4h15
16:45 Birmingham, Coach Station0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus12:35 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
4h10
16:45 Birmingham0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus12:50 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)
3h55
16:45 Birmingham0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX21014:10 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
4h25
18:35 Birmingham, Coach Station0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX21014:20 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
4h15
18:35 Birmingham, Coach Station0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus15:20 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
4h20
19:40 Birmingham0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX21015:20 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
4h35
19:55 Birmingham, Coach Station0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus15:30 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)
4h10
19:40 Birmingham0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX21015:30 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
4h25
19:55 Birmingham, Coach Station0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus16:25 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
4h10
20:35 Birmingham0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus16:35 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)
4h00
20:35 Birmingham0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX21016:45 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
4h30
21:15 Birmingham, Coach Station0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX21016:55 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
4h20
21:15 Birmingham, Coach Station0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus17:20 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
4h00
21:20 Birmingham0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus17:30 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)
3h50
21:20 Birmingham0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX21018:10 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
4h10
22:20 Birmingham, Coach Station0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX21018:20 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
4h00
22:20 Birmingham, Coach Station0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX201 · NX41018:25 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
4h20
22:45 Birmingham, Coach Station1 change
FlixBusFlixBus18:50 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
4h00
22:50 Birmingham0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus19:00 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)
3h50
22:50 Birmingham0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus19:45 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
4h20
0:05 Birmingham0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus19:55 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)
4h10
0:05 Birmingham0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX21020:05 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
4h05
0:10 Birmingham, Coach Station0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX21020:15 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
3h55
0:10 Birmingham, Coach Station0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus21:45 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
3h50
1:35 Birmingham0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX21021:45 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
4h00
1:45 Birmingham, Coach Station0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus21:55 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)
3h40
1:35 Birmingham0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX21021:55 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
3h50
1:45 Birmingham, Coach Station0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus22:50 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
3h50
2:40 Birmingham0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus23:00 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)
3h40
2:40 Birmingham0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX21023:25 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
3h55
3:20 Birmingham, Coach Station0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX025 · NX40023:30 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
9h40
9:10 Birmingham, Coach Station1 change
National ExpressNX21023:35 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
3h45
3:20 Birmingham, Coach Station0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX025 · NX40023:45 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
9h25
9:10 Birmingham, Coach Station1 change
Friday 9 October
National ExpressNX209 · NX4001:00 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
8h10
9:10 Birmingham, Coach Station1 change
National ExpressNX209 · NX4001:10 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
8h00
9:10 Birmingham, Coach Station1 change
FlixBusFlixBus5:20 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
3h45
9:05 Birmingham0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus5:30 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)
3h35
9:05 Birmingham0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX2106:00 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
4h15
10:15 Birmingham, Coach Station0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX2106:10 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
4h05
10:15 Birmingham, Coach Station0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX2107:05 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
4h20
11:25 Birmingham, Coach Station0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus7:10 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
3h40
10:50 Birmingham0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX2107:15 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
4h10
11:25 Birmingham, Coach Station0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus7:20 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)
3h30
10:50 Birmingham0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus8:40 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
3h50
12:30 Birmingham0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus8:50 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)
3h40
12:30 Birmingham0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX2109:00 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
4h15
13:15 Birmingham, Coach Station0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX2109:10 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
4h05
13:15 Birmingham, Coach Station0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus9:35 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
3h50
13:25 Birmingham0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus9:45 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)
3h40
13:25 Birmingham0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX025 · NX4099:55 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
4h55
14:50 Birmingham, Coach Station1 change
National ExpressNX025 · NX40910:10 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
4h40
14:50 Birmingham, Coach Station1 change

This is the last bus of the day.

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Why should you book London Gatwick Airport to Birmingham coaches with Omio?

National Express as well as FlixBus offer coaches services from London Gatwick Airport to Birmingham.
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  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of FlixBus to find the best option for your trip from London Gatwick Airport to Birmingham.
  • Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from London Gatwick Airport to Birmingham.

Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus from London Gatwick Airport to BirminghamYou can travel by bus between London Gatwick Airport to Birmingham with National Express, FlixBus for as low as £8. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

FlixBus

About
FlixBus is one of Europe’s leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and now offering long-distance services across Europe and the United States. In addition to its extensive daytime network, FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select European routes. Standard amenities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge devices, extra legroom, luggage space, and onboard toilets, with snacks and drinks available for purchase. FlixBus offers a single Standard ticket type for all routes, which includes one carry-on bag and one checked bag per passenger. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and for reserving specific seats, such as Extra Seats, Table Seats, or Panorama Seats. This combination of affordability, comfort, and wide coverage makes FlixBus a popular choice for budget-conscious travelers.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average FlixBus Duration
3h 25m
Cheapest FlixBus Price
£8
FlixBus frequency
20 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
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.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed for a fee; must be booked.
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed; guide dogs travel for free.

National Express

About
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach company, operating over 550 services per day and serving more than 900 destinations nationwide. It also runs frequent services to major UK airports — including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and Bristol — 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and offer free Wi-Fi and onboard entertainment. Most vehicles are equipped with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, allowing you to charge your phone or laptop during your journey. Ticket options include Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare, with the latter providing maximum flexibility for cancellations or changes.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average National Express Duration
2h 55m
Cheapest National Express Price
£9
National Express frequency
37 a day
Luggage included
Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
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.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible toilets.
Bikes
Folding Bikes are allowed; non-folding bikes are not allowed.

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Pound sterling (£)

Moderate for UK city breaks: hotels and dining sit below London, while local transport and casual meals are fairly manageable for most tourists.

Average meal costs

Budget
£8-15 for fast food or casual eats.
Mid-range
£20-35 per person for a restaurant meal.
Fine dining
£60+ per person at upscale restaurants.
Coffee
£3-4.50 for a cappuccino.

Tipping culture

Service may be included in restaurants; otherwise tip around 10%. Taxis are often rounded up or tipped 10%. Tipping in cafés is optional, usually just small change.

FAQs: London Gatwick Airport to Birmingham coach

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Gatwick Airport 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.

FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Birmingham can start from as little as £8 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for London Gatwick Airport to Birmingham is £24; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by coach from London Gatwick Airport to Birmingham is 2h 55m to travel the 189 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest coach from London Gatwick Airport to Birmingham leaves at 4:20. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest coach from London Gatwick Airport to Birmingham leaves at 22:30.
Yes, there are 42 direct coaches a day from London Gatwick Airport to Birmingham with National Express, FlixBus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.
When taking a coach from London Gatwick Airport to Birmingham, you can count on National Express, FlixBus for the best way to get you to Birmingham. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between London Gatwick Airport and Birmingham and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between London Gatwick Airport and Birmingham including taking a train and coach.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the coach from London Gatwick Airport to Birmingham:
  • National Express
    • Assistance
    • Priority seating
    • Accessible toilets.
  • FlixBus
    • Assistance
    • Priority boarding
    • Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the coach from London Gatwick Airport to Birmingham for coach company National Express, FlixBus.
Whether you can cancel your coach ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Birmingham depends on the coach companies:
  • 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.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the coach with coach company National Express, FlixBus.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
No, there is no food available to purchase on board the coach from London Gatwick Airport to Birmingham.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a coach ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Birmingham:
  • 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).
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a coach ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Birmingham:
  • National Express
    • 10€ per additional bag.
  • FlixBus
    • Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Yes, you can bring your pet on the coach from London Gatwick Airport to Birmingham. The following conditions apply:
  • FlixBus
    • Small pets in carriers allowed
    • guide dogs travel for free.
You can reserve your seat on the coach from London Gatwick Airport to Birmingham with the following coach company: National Express, FlixBus
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the coach from London Gatwick Airport to Birmingham with the following coach company: National Express, FlixBus.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the coach from London Gatwick Airport to Birmingham with the following coach company: National Express, FlixBus.

popular bus stations

Important Stations and Airports in London Gatwick Airport and Birmingham

Most London Gatwick Airport to Birmingham buses use the London, Victoria Coach Station to Birmingham, Coach Station station pair, with some services arriving at Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway. Use this guide to compare London Gatwick Airport and Birmingham bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.

Departure bus stations in London
Arrival bus stations in Birmingham
Birmingham, Coach StationMill Lane, Digbeth, Birmingham, B5 6DD, United KingdomWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
City-centre transport

Getting to Birmingham, Coach Station from Birmingham city centre

Birmingham, Coach Station is 1 km from Birmingham city centre. Public transport options include:

Bus4, 97, 6, X2, 3, 97A, 2, 4A, 5, X1 · 4m · £2 · every ~191 min
X2, 4A, X1, 2, 3, 6, 4, 5 · 13m · £2 · every ~149 min

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.

Birmingham, Great Charles Street QueenswayGreat Charles Street Queensway, Birmingham, UKWifiParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityWCShowerTicket Office
City-centre transport

Getting to Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway from Birmingham city centre

Bus822, X8, 12, 24, 126, 13, 23, X10, 829, 9 · 2m · £2 · every ~153 min

Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway bus station facilities and services

Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway. ATMs are available at Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway: Bus stops are wheelchair accessible.

BirminghamUpper Crust Digbeth, Coach Station, 52-56 Spencer House, Birmingham B5 6DQ, UKWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCShowerTicket Office
City-centre transport

Getting to Birmingham from Birmingham city centre

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Birmingham bus station facilities and services

Birmingham has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.

Food and drink

Food options include: Multiple fast food and cafes inside

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free Wi-Fi available within the station. ATMs are multiple ATMs available inside the station.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Birmingham.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Birmingham: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham: Wheelchair accessible entrances and facilities.

Most popular buses to and from Birmingham and London Gatwick Airport

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