What is the travel distance from Birmingham to Gatwick?

The distance between the two cities is 117 miles (189 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Birmingham to Gatwick?

The majority of buses traveling from Birmingham to Gatwick start their journey at Coach Station and wind up at London Gatwick Airport. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

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Next bus departures

Next departures for Birmingham to Gatwick on November 13
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:45pm	Coach Station	6h 10m	11:55pm	Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal	Cheapest
Bus	9:45am	Coach Station	3h 40m	1:25pm	Gatwick Airport (North), Furlong Way	Fastest
Bus	9:00am	Coach Station	4h 5m	1:05pm	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	No tags
Bus	9:00am	Coach Station	4h 5m	1:05pm	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	No tags
Bus	9:45am	Coach Station	3h 40m	1:25pm	Gatwick Airport (North), Furlong Way	No tags
Bus	9:45am	Coach Station	3h 40m	1:25pm	Gatwick Airport (North), Furlong Way	No tags
Bus	11:00am	Coach Station	3h 45m	2:45pm	Gatwick Airport (North), Furlong Way	No tags
Bus	11:00am	Coach Station	3h 45m	2:45pm	Gatwick Airport (North), Furlong Way	No tags

Next departures for Birmingham to Gatwick on November 14
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:15pm	Coach Station	5h 30m	11:45pm	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	Cheapest
Bus	1:15am	Birmingham Airport - BHX	3h	4:15am	Gatwick Airport (North), Furlong Way	Fastest
Bus	12:50am	Coach Station	3h 25m	4:15am	Gatwick Airport (North), Furlong Way	No tags
Bus	12:50am	Coach Station	3h 25m	4:15am	Gatwick Airport (North), Furlong Way	No tags
Bus	12:50am	Coach Station	3h 25m	4:15am	Gatwick Airport (North), Furlong Way	No tags
Bus	2:00am	Coach Station	3h 25m	5:25am	Gatwick Airport (North), Furlong Way	No tags
Bus	2:00am	Coach Station	3h 25m	5:25am	Gatwick Airport (North), Furlong Way	No tags
Bus	2:00am	Coach Station	3h 25m	5:25am	Gatwick Airport (North), Furlong Way	No tags

Next departures for Birmingham to Gatwick on November 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:00am	Coach Station	3h 25m	5:25am	Gatwick Airport (North), Furlong Way	Cheapest
Bus	1:15am	Birmingham Airport - BHX	3h	4:15am	Gatwick Airport (North), Furlong Way	Fastest
Bus	12:50am	Coach Station	3h 25m	4:15am	Gatwick Airport (North), Furlong Way	No tags
Bus	12:50am	Coach Station	3h 25m	4:15am	Gatwick Airport (North), Furlong Way	No tags
Bus	12:50am	Coach Station	3h 25m	4:15am	Gatwick Airport (North), Furlong Way	No tags
Bus	2:00am	Coach Station	3h 25m	5:25am	Gatwick Airport (North), Furlong Way	No tags
Bus	2:00am	Coach Station	3h 25m	5:25am	Gatwick Airport (North), Furlong Way	No tags
Bus	3:15am	Coach Station	3h 35m	6:50am	Gatwick Airport (North), Furlong Way	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 6:32 PM GMT.

Compare 2 ways to go from Birmingham to Gatwick

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Gatwick. The journey takes about 2 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $10, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

2h 30mAverage Duration

117 milesDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$16 - $102	Average Duration3h 45m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$10 - $30	Average Duration2h 30m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,708 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Users have shared positive feedback about their travel experiences, highlighting good customer service and safe journeys. The drivers are noted for being polite and helpful, contributing to a smooth journey that often arrives on time despite occasional regional traffic disruptions. Some users mentioned issues with inaudible announcements and non-functional power plugs but were generally satisfied overall.

National Express Birmingham Gatwick recent customer reviews

Power plug was not working. Driver’s announcement was not audible at all. Platform announcement speaker were not audible too. However bus journey was smooth and reached well on time.

Mukesh K C.

June 11, 2024

I reach there at 9.45 and the driver just take off its bus I ask for hold but he not stop. I hv to take taxi and come to airport.

Suresh R.

March 3, 2024

First I took uber to went on the address was on my ticket hagley road. Bus didn’t stop there. I took another uber went to bus station I missed my first bus at 11.55pm. Got another ticket for 2.45am for London. 100% not satisfied

Farrukh T.

June 29, 2023

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Where are the popular stops in Birmingham and Gatwick?

Stops in Birmingham

A - Coach Station

B - Birmingham Airport

C - Bearwood

D - 67 Colmore Row

E - A457

F - Aston University

Stops in Gatwick

A - London Gatwick Airport

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Birmingham to Gatwick by bus

What is the travel distance from Birmingham to Gatwick?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Birmingham to Gatwick?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/11

$16

11/12

$21

Today

$24

11/14

$31

11/15

$16

11/16

$17

11/17

$14

11/18

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The cheapest trip from Birmingham to Gatwick was searched and found on Nov 17, 2025 with a price of $14

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Birmingham to Gatwick, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $14 to $104 for a bus ticket from Birmingham to Gatwick based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $14 which is on 2025-11-17.