How can I travel from Gatwick to Birmingham without a car?

Taking the bus is the best way to travel to Birmingham without a car. Traveling by bus offers a budget-friendly, secure, and easy way to go between the two cities. Taking a ride with other travelers through carpool services is an additional option to consider.

How long does it take to get to Birmingham from Gatwick by bus?

On average, the trip from Gatwick to Birmingham takes around 4h 10m, but you can get there in as little as 3h 15m with the fastest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 117 miles (189 km) that separate the two cities.

What is the travel distance from Gatwick to Birmingham?

The distance separating Gatwick and Birmingham is 117 miles (189 km).

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

The majority of buses traveling from Gatwick to Birmingham start their journey at London Gatwick Airport and wind up at Coach Station. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What is the most cost-effective way to go from Gatwick to Birmingham?

Go for the bus if you want the most cost-effective way to travel this route. The lowest price for the bus on this route is $12.

How much are the bus tickets from Gatwick to Birmingham?

You can expect to pay around $38 for a bus ticket. Over the last 30 days, the prices ranged between $12 and $102, so make sure to compare them to get the best option.

What are the best sights and things to do in Birmingham?

Once in Birmingham, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, St. Martin’s, Cadbury World, Thinktank Science Museum and City Canal Tour.

Gatwick to Birmingham Bus Tickets

TodayMay 3

from $31

TomorrowMay 4

from $27

MonMay 5

from $18

TueMay 6

WedMay 7

ThuMay 8

FriMay 9

from $14

SatMay 10

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This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
Departure time: May 4 at 10:40pm
Departure city: Gatwick
Departure location: Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal
Arrival time: May 5 at 2:20am
Destination city: Birmingham
Destination location: Coach Station
Operated by: National Express
Vehicle: BusDuration: 3h 40m
This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
Departure time: May 4 at 8:55pm
Departure city: Gatwick
Departure location: Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal
Arrival time: May 5 at 12:10am
Destination city: Birmingham
Destination location: Birmingham Airport - BHX
Operated by: National Express
Vehicle: BusDuration: 3h 15m
Departure time: May 4 at 6:40am
Departure city: Gatwick
Departure location: Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal
Arrival time: May 4 at 10:30am
Destination city: Birmingham
Destination location: Coach Station
Operated by: National Express
Vehicle: BusDuration: 3h 50m
Departure time: May 4 at 6:40am
Departure city: Gatwick
Departure location: Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal
Arrival time: May 4 at 10:30am
Destination city: Birmingham
Destination location: Coach Station
Operated by: National Express
Vehicle: BusDuration: 3h 50m
Departure time: May 4 at 6:40am
Departure city: Gatwick
Departure location: Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal
Arrival time: May 4 at 10:30am
Destination city: Birmingham
Destination location: Coach Station
Operated by: National Express
Vehicle: BusDuration: 3h 50m

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Compare 2 ways to go from Gatwick to Birmingham.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$12 - $102	Average Duration4h 10m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Carpool	Average Price$14 - $31	Average Duration2h 20m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars	Fastest

Busbud recommends carpooling from Gatwick to Birmingham

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Birmingham. The journey takes about 2 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $14, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

2h 20mAverage Duration

$14Cheapest ticket

8kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Gatwick to Birmingham: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$38

Average bus trip duration4h 10m

Number of daily buses69

Earliest bus departure3:35am

Distance117 miles (188 km)

Latest bus departure11:45pm

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National Express

4/529,163 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

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.

July 28, 2024

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.

June 22, 2024

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.

November 10, 2023

FlixBus

3.5/58,482 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.6

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

The Airline

4.5/5277 reviews

Staff4.8

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.9

Wifi4.2

Megabus UK

3.5/54,163 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

GB bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, National Express, Sindbad, RegioJet, FlixTrain, KLR Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Gatwick and Birmingham?

Stops in Gatwick

A - London Gatwick Airport

Stops in Birmingham

A - Coach Station

B - Birmingham Airport

C - Bearwood

D - 67 Colmore Row

E - A457

F - Aston University

Frequently asked questions for your trip Gatwick - Birmingham

How can I travel from Gatwick to Birmingham without a car?
How long does it take to get to Birmingham from Gatwick by bus?
What is the travel distance from Gatwick to Birmingham?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Gatwick to Birmingham?
What is the most cost-effective way to go from Gatwick to Birmingham?
How much are the bus tickets from Gatwick to Birmingham?
What are the best sights and things to do in Birmingham?

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

Best price found

05/01

$26

05/02

$28

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$31

05/04

$27

05/05

$18

05/06

$10

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The cheapest trip from Gatwick to Birmingham was searched and found on May 6, 2025 with a price of $10

To 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 $10 to $106 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 $10 which is on 2025-05-06.

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Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Gatwick to Birmingham.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

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Where are the popular stops in Gatwick and Birmingham?

Frequently asked questions for your trip Gatwick - Birmingham

How can I travel from Gatwick to Birmingham without a car?

How long does it take to get to Birmingham from Gatwick by bus?

What is the travel distance from Gatwick to Birmingham?

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

What is the most cost-effective way to go from Gatwick to Birmingham?

How much are the bus tickets from Gatwick to Birmingham?

What are the best sights and things to do in Birmingham?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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