Buses to London Gatwick Airport
from Birmingham
The journey to London Gatwick Airport from Birmingham takes just 3 hours 20 minutes.
Buses operate daily with up to 7 services per day. Depending on the day of travel, the first bus departs Birmingham at 00:15.
National Express schedule
National Express operates between Birmingham and London Gatwick Airport 7 days per week.
| Service days | Daily |
|---|---|
| Services per day | up to 7 |
| Shortest trip | 3 hours 20 minutes |
| First departure | 00:15 |
| Last departure | 23:15 |
Your questions answered
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Is there a daily bus service between Birmingham and London Gatwick Airport?
Yes, buses operate daily from Birmingham to London Gatwick Airport, departing as early as 00:15.
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How long is the bus trip from Birmingham to London Gatwick Airport?
The fastest bus to London Gatwick Airport from Birmingham takes 3 hours 20 minutes. Check the trip duration when booking, as the slowest bus takes 2 hours 10 minutes longer.
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How do I buy tickets for travel to London Gatwick Airport from Birmingham?
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 Birmingham and London Gatwick Airport?
National Express run buses to London Gatwick Airport from Birmingham.
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What time is the earliest bus from Birmingham to London Gatwick Airport?
The first bus to London Gatwick Airport from Birmingham leaves at 00:15. The journey takes about 3 hours.
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When is the last bus to London Gatwick Airport from Birmingham?
The last bus leaves Birmingham at 23:15, arriving into London Gatwick Airport at 20:55. Get there in plenty of time so you don't miss it.
Onward travel from London Gatwick Airport
| Bus to | Days | Shortest trip | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiff |
| 4 hours 30 minutes | 132 miles |
| Charlwood |
| 7 minutes | 2.1 miles |
| Crawley |
| 8 minutes | 3.0 miles |
| Derby |
| 4 hours 20 minutes | 134 miles |
| East Grinstead |
| 38 minutes | 7.8 miles |
| High Wycombe |
| 1 hour | 41 miles |
| Horsham |
| 37 minutes | 9.1 miles |
| Smethwick |
| 3 hours 5 minutes | 120 miles |
| Sutton |
| 1 hour 7 minutes | 13 miles |
| Worthing |
| 1 hour 15 minutes | 25 miles |