How much is the bus ticket from Birmingham to Gatwick?

The cheapest bus tickets from Birmingham to Gatwick start from $17. The average price for this route is around $57. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

Which bus companies service the Birmingham to Gatwick route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 83 buses available per day, including services from National Express , FlixBus .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Birmingham to Gatwick?

The earliest bus departs from Birmingham to Gatwick at 12:15am. And the latest bus departs at 11:59pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Birmingham to Gatwick?

A bus trip from Birmingham to Gatwick generates an estimated 5 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Birmingham to Gatwick?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is National Express , with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 29875 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Birmingham to Gatwick?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company National Express has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Birmingham to Gatwick?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is National Express , with a punctuality rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Birmingham to Gatwick?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is National Express , with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Bus Birmingham to Gatwick from $14 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

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

Next departures for Birmingham to Gatwick on March 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:35pm	Great Charles Street Queensway	4h 5m	7:40pm	Gatwick Airport (LGW) South 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	2:10am	Great Charles Street Queensway	3h 35m	5:45am	Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal	No tags
Bus	12:50am	Coach Station	3h 25m	4:15am	Gatwick Airport (North), Furlong Way	No tags

Next departures for Birmingham to Gatwick on March 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:35pm	Great Charles Street Queensway	4h 5m	7:40pm	Gatwick Airport (LGW) South 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	2:10am	Great Charles Street Queensway	3h 35m	5:45am	Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal	No tags
Bus	12:50am	Coach Station	3h 25m	4:15am	Gatwick Airport (North), Furlong Way	No tags

Next departures for Birmingham to Gatwick on March 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:35am	Great Charles Street Queensway	3h 55m	12:30pm	Gatwick Airport (LGW) South 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	2:10am	Great Charles Street Queensway	3h 35m	5:45am	Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal	No tags
Bus	12:50am	Coach Station	3h 25m	4:15am	Gatwick Airport (North), Furlong Way	No tags

Next departures for Birmingham to Gatwick on March 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:15am	Great Charles Street Queensway	3h 55m	9:10am	Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal	Cheapest
Bus	12:15am	Birmingham Airport - BHX	3h	4:15am	Gatwick Airport (North), Furlong Way	Fastest
Bus	2:00am	Coach Station	3h 25m	5:25am	Gatwick Airport (North), Furlong Way	No tags
Bus	2:10am	Great Charles Street Queensway	3h 35m	5:45am	Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal	No tags
Bus	2:00am	Coach Station	3h 25m	5:25am	Gatwick Airport (North), Furlong Way	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 3:33 PM GMT.

Get from Birmingham to Gatwick

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 3 hours 45 minutes, and with fares starting at just $17, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

83bus per day

3h 45mAverage Duration

189 kmDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Birmingham and Gatwick?

Stops in Birmingham

A
Birmingham Airport
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B
Coach Station
Mill Lane, Digbeth, Birmingham B5 6DD, United Kingdom
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C
Bearwood
1 Hagley Rd W, Birmingham B17 8AL, UK
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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

Stops in Gatwick

A
London Gatwick Airport
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Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,876 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.7

Wi‑Fi3.4

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

FlixBus

3.5/512,355 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

Wi‑Fi2.7

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Birmingham to Gatwick by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Birmingham to Gatwick?
The cheapest bus tickets from Birmingham to Gatwick start from $17. The average price for this route is around $57. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
Which bus companies service the Birmingham to Gatwick route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 83 buses available per day, including services from National Express, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Birmingham to Gatwick?
The earliest bus departs from Birmingham to Gatwick at 12:15am. And the latest bus departs at 11:59pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Birmingham to Gatwick?
A bus trip from Birmingham to Gatwick generates an estimated 5 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Birmingham to Gatwick?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is National Express, with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 29875 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Birmingham to Gatwick?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company National Express has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Birmingham to Gatwick?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is National Express, with a punctuality rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Birmingham to Gatwick?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is National Express, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

03-23

$20

03-24

$21

Today

$25

03-26

$20

03-27

$24

03-28

$21

03-29

$20

03-30

$20

The cheapest trip from Birmingham to Gatwick was searched and found on Mar 23, 2026 with a price of $20

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 $20 to $164 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 $20 which is on 2026-03-29.

Usually National Express will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.