Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) train

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Cheap train tickets from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) start from £39 with an average ticket price of £78.

£39
Cheapest Price
£78
Average Price
2 h 45 m
Fastest Journey
3 h 18 m
Average
12
Trains per day
189 km
Distance

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

distanceDistance117 miles
durationAverage train duration2 h 31 min
priceAverage train ticket price£74 (€84)
frequencyTrain frequency42 a day
changesDirect trainNo
carriersTrain providersAvanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Chiltern Railways, Southern, West Midlands Trains, Great Western Rail, East Midlands Trains or Thameslink

Trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) cover the 117 miles long route taking on average 2 h 31 min with our travel partners like Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Chiltern Railways, Southern, West Midlands Trains, Great Western Rail, East Midlands Trains or Thameslink. Normally, there are 42 trains operating per day. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this journey for as low as £35, but the average price of train tickets is £74.

Train providers: Virgin Trains, CrossCountry and Chiltern Railways trains Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Birmingham New Street (BHM)

Travel from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) from £35 with Omio’s train partners Virgin Trains, CrossCountry and Chiltern Railways! You can find the best timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the most affordable journey for you.

Avanti West Coast is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates high-speed trains between London and major cities in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The company offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drinks. The most popular routes for Avanti West Coast are London to Birmingham, London to Manchester and London to Glasgow. The company operates a fleet of Pendolino and Super Voyager trains, which offer a smooth and comfortable journey.

Virgin Trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) train information:

  • Average Duration: 2 h 25 min
  • Cheapest Price: £35

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

FAQs: Travel by train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) 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 Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Birmingham New Street (BHM).
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Cheap train tickets from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) can start from as little as £35 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) is £74; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) train travel time is 2 h 31 min   for the 117 mile long journey, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) leaves at 04: 38. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) leaves at 19: 19.
There are 42 trains a day from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) which require at least one change with Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Chiltern Railways, Southern, West Midlands Trains, Great Western Rail, East Midlands Trains or Thameslink. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.
Yes, there's a high-speed train to Birmingham New Street (BHM). Take the fast train with East Midlands Trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Birmingham New Street (BHM).
For the trip from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) you can take a train with Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Chiltern Railways, Southern, West Midlands Trains, Great Western Rail, East Midlands Trains or Thameslink. Be sure to check out all possible train companies that offer services to Birmingham New Street (BHM) from Gatwick Airport (GTW) on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 19: 19.
A trip to Birmingham New Street (BHM) from Gatwick Airport (GTW) is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 31 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) by train is October.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel to Birmingham New Street (BHM) from Gatwick Airport (GTW) including taking a train or coach.

Trains departing from Gatwick Airport

Distance from Gatwick Airport to city center
Distance from Gatwick Airport to city center
29.3 miles (47.2 km)
Ticket Office Hours
Ticket Office Hours
24/7
How to get to this station?
How to get to this station?
Bus lines: GH1, 17, 18
Train lines: Thameslink, Brighton Main Line, Gatwick Express, Redhill Line, Mainline East, Mainline West
Onward travel information: Available from airport.
Location for Rail Replacement Services: The upper level of the bus station
Nearest Airport
Nearest Airport
London Gatwick Airport
1 miles
How to get to nearest airport?
How to get to nearest airport?
The airport can be reached from the station by public transit in 5 minutes via the inter-terminal shuttle.
Amenities at station
Wifi
Wifi
Free Wi-Fi in the station.
ATM
ATM
Located outside the station as well as on concourse.
Taxi
Taxi
Taxi: Taxis are located in the South Terminal bus Station, about 200 yards from station concourse through airport complex
Lockers
Lockers
Provided by Excess Baggage Co located in the North Terminal, open daily from 06: 00 until 18: 00.
Dining
Dining
Costa Coffee | KFC | McDonald's
Car Rentals
Car Rentals
Enterprise | Alamo | Hertz | SIXT | Europcar | Avis
Information Desk
Information Desk
Located inside the main terminal.
Accessibility
Accessibility
Escalators, elevators, induction loop, accessible ticket machines, impaired mobility set down, wheelchair ramp for train access, accessible toilets, accessible booking office.

Trains arriving to 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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