Buses to Birmingham
from London Gatwick Airport
The journey to Birmingham from London Gatwick Airport takes just 2 hours 40 minutes.
Buses operate daily with up to 7 services per day. Depending on the day of travel, the first bus departs London Gatwick Airport at 06:25.
National Express schedule
National Express operates between London Gatwick Airport and Birmingham 7 days per week.
| Service days | Daily |
|---|---|
| Services per day | up to 7 |
| Shortest trip | 2 hours 40 minutes |
| First departure | 06:25 |
| Last departure | 22:40 |
Your questions answered
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Is there a daily bus service between London Gatwick Airport and Birmingham?
Yes, buses operate daily from London Gatwick Airport to Birmingham, departing as early as 06:25.
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How long is the bus trip from London Gatwick Airport to Birmingham?
The fastest bus to Birmingham from London Gatwick Airport takes 2 hours 40 minutes. Check the trip duration when booking, as the slowest bus takes 2 hours 50 minutes longer.
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How do I buy tickets for travel to Birmingham from London Gatwick Airport?
It's not yet possible to buy tickets for this trip directly from ByBus but we're working on it!
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Which bus companies operate between London Gatwick Airport and Birmingham?
National Express run buses to Birmingham from London Gatwick Airport.
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What time is the earliest bus from London Gatwick Airport to Birmingham?
The first bus to Birmingham from London Gatwick Airport leaves at 06:25. The journey takes about 3 hours.
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When is the last bus to Birmingham from London Gatwick Airport?
The last bus leaves London Gatwick Airport at 22:40, arriving into Birmingham at 21:10. Get there in plenty of time so you don't miss it.
Onward travel from Birmingham
| Bus to | Days | Shortest trip | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brownhills |
| 39 minutes | 11 miles |
| Chelmsley Wood |
| 22 minutes | 6.8 miles |
| Eastleigh |
| 3 hours 25 minutes | 107 miles |
| Liverpool |
| 2 hours 30 minutes | 78 miles |
| Newbury |
| 2 hours 25 minutes | 79 miles |
| Oxford |
| 1 hour | 57 miles |
| Preston |
| 3 hours 15 minutes | 95 miles |
| Stoke Gifford |
| 2 hours 5 minutes | 72 miles |
| Sunderland |
| 5 hours 40 minutes | 169 miles |
| Sutton Coldfield |
| 20 minutes | 6.8 miles |
| Wolverhampton |
| 30 minutes | 12 miles |