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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Bus | Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal | Coach Station | Cheapest | ||||
| Bus | Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal | Birmingham Airport - BHX | Fastest | ||||
| Bus | Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal | Coach Station | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal | Coach Station | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal | Coach Station | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to travel from Gatwick to Birmingham
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Birmingham. The journey takes about 2 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just R 240, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
| Average price | Average duration | CO₂ emissions | Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average priceR 196 - R 1 571 | Average duration4h 5m | 4kg CO₂e | ||
Carpool | Average priceR 240 - R 505 | Average duration2h 40m | 8kg CO₂e |
Where are the popular stops in Gatwick and Birmingham?
Stops in Birmingham
- BMill Lane, Digbeth, Birmingham B5 6DD, United Kingdom
- C1 Hagley Rd W, Birmingham B17 8AL, UK
- D
67 Colmore Row
67 Colmore Row, Birmingham, B3, United Kingdom - E
A457
A457, Birmingham B3, UK - F
Aston University
10 Jennens Rd, Birmingham B4 7ET, UK
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Users have shared positive experiences, highlighting the kind and helpful staff. They appreciated the polite and sensible driver, as well as a smooth ride that was comfortable and arrived on time. Overall, these reviews reflect satisfaction with both service quality and punctuality.
National Express Gatwick Birmingham recent customer reviews
The bus shook quite a lot during the trip and arrived 15 minutes later. Toilet was dirty and unflushed.
Bibigul I.
I was met by kind staff and helped out as I haven't traveled on a coach for the last 25/30years. The driver was very polite and a sensible driver. All in all a good trip.
Firdaus U.
The evening of our travel was very cold and unfortunately the heating was not working on the coach. It was blowing cold air. On the half way point when most of the passengers started complaining, National Coach driver decided to rectify the problem. It took a little while to fix whatever the problem was. From then on the journey was more comfortable.
Wadher H.
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Gatwick to Birmingham by bus
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Gatwick to Birmingham?
The cheapest bus tickets from Gatwick to Birmingham start at R 196. The average price for this route is around R 676. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Gatwick to Birmingham?
The average bus journey time from Gatwick to Birmingham is 4h 5m, covering a distance of 180 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 3h 15m and is operated by National Express.
Which bus companies service the Gatwick to Birmingham route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 71 buses available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Gatwick to Birmingham?
The earliest bus departs from Gatwick to Birmingham at 01:00. And the latest bus departs at 23:45.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Gatwick to Birmingham?
A bus trip from Gatwick to Birmingham produces an estimated 4 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Gatwick to Birmingham was searched and found on 13 Dec 2025 with a price of R 455To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Gatwick to Birmingham as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 455 to R 1 774 for a bus ticket from Gatwick to Birmingham based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 503, which is on 2025-12-16.
