Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) train

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Cheap train tickets from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

Showing times and prices for 13 Sept

Cheapest

The best way to find a cheap train 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.

Avanti West Coast
11:472h32
Birmingham New Street (BHM)
14:19London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
£391One-way
0 changes
Avanti West Coast
07:472h32
Birmingham New Street (BHM)
10:19London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
£581One-way
0 changes
Avanti West Coast
05:283h57
Birmingham New Street (BHM)
09:25London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
£631One-way
0 changes
Avanti West Coast
20:112h42
Birmingham New Street (BHM)
22:53London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
£631One-way
0 changes
West Midlands Railway
07:363h32
Birmingham New Street (BHM)
11:08London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
£631One-way
0 changes

Train timetableBirmingham New Street (BHM) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

Showing trains for tomorrow, Friday 13 September
West Midlands Railway
07:363h32
Birmingham New Street (BHM)
11:08London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
0 changes
Avanti West Coast
05:283h57
Birmingham New Street (BHM)
09:25London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
0 changes
Avanti West Coast
20:112h42
Birmingham New Street (BHM)
22:53London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
0 changes
Avanti West Coast
11:472h32
Birmingham New Street (BHM)
14:19London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
0 changes
Avanti West Coast
07:472h32
Birmingham New Street (BHM)
10:19London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
0 changes

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

Showing times and prices for 13 Sept

Fastest Journey

2 h 32 m

Average

2 h 58 m

Trains per day

7

Distance

188 km

Of the 7 trains that leave Birmingham New Street (BHM) for London Gatwick Airport (LGW) every day 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Avanti West Coast
11:472h32
Birmingham New Street (BHM)
14:19London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
£391One-way
0 changes
Avanti West Coast
07:472h32
Birmingham New Street (BHM)
10:19London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
£581One-way
0 changes
Avanti West Coast
20:112h42
Birmingham New Street (BHM)
22:53London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
£631One-way
0 changes
Avanti West Coast
08:212h47
Birmingham New Street (BHM)
11:08London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
£641One-way
0 changes
Avanti West Coast
07:212h47
Birmingham New Street (BHM)
10:08London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
£641One-way
0 changes

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

distanceDistance117 miles
durationAverage train duration2 h 32 min
priceAverage train ticket price£71 (€81)
frequencyTrain frequency31 a day
changesDirect trainNo
carriersTrain providersAvanti West Coast, CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains or Chiltern Railways

Trains from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) cover the 117 miles long journey taking on average 2 h 32 min with our travel partners like Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains or Chiltern Railways. Normally, there are 31 trains operating per day. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this journey for as low as £36, but the average price of train tickets is £71.

Train companies: Virgin Trains, CrossCountry and West Midlands Trains trains Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

Virgin Trains, CrossCountry and West Midlands Trains trains will get you from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) from £30. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

West Midlands Trains is a train operator based in the United Kingdom, providing services across the West Midlands region. It operates a variety of train types, including the Class 350 Desiro, Class 323 Electrostar, Class 170 Turbostar, and Class 172 Turbostar. These trains offer a range of onboard facilities, such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. Passengers can purchase a range of tickets, including single, return, and season tickets. The most popular routes operated by West Midlands Trains include Birmingham to London Euston, Birmingham to Wolverhampton, and Birmingham to Coventry.

Train information from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) with West Midlands Trains:

  • Average Duration: 3 h 24 min
  • Cheapest Price: £61

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

FAQs: Travel by train from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW).
FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) can start from as little as £36 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is £72; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The train time between Birmingham New Street (BHM) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is on average 2 h 32 min   for the 117 mile long journey, but the time it takes to go to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) from Birmingham New Street (BHM) by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) leaves at 04: 50. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last train from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) leaves at 22: 11.
There are 31 trains a day from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) which require at least one change with Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains or Chiltern Railways. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.
Take the Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) train with Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains or Chiltern Railways. However, it's always good to check out all possible train companies for the journey between Birmingham New Street (BHM) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 22: 11.
A trip to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) from Birmingham New Street (BHM) is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 32 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is February.
You have options as you can travel between Birmingham New Street (BHM) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) 2 different ways: train or coach.

Trains departing from Birmingham New Street

Distance from Birmingham New Street to city center
Distance from Birmingham New Street to city center
1.7 miles (2.7 km)
Ticket Office Hours
Ticket Office Hours
Mon - Sat: 05: 15 - 23: 00 | Sun: 07: 30 - 23: 00
How to get to this station?
How to get to this station?
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.
Nearest Airport
Nearest Airport
Birmingham International Airport
9 miles
How to get to nearest airport?
How to get to nearest airport?
You can take a direct train for 10 minutes from the station to the airport with Avanti West Coast, West Midlands or CrossCountry.
Amenities at station
Wifi
Wifi
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud.
ATM
ATM
ATM machines are located on the paid concourse.
Taxi
Taxi
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
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
Dining
Dining
All Bar One | Leon | Caffè Nero | Five Guys | Krispy Kreme | The Pasty Shop | Upper Crust | Wasabi | Starbucks | Hotel Chocolat
Car Rentals
Car Rentals
Avis | British Rental Car
Information Desk
Information Desk
In the middle of the station.
Accessibility
Accessibility
Step-free access in the whole station and ramps available for train access. All platforms have elevators and escalators.

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