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You can bring 1x large suitcase (or 2x medium cases) & 1x soft hand luggage item onboard our coaches. However, be sure to check your flight luggage allowance with your airline before your pack.
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Birmingham to Gatwick Airport: Coach transfers, bus timetables & cheap tickets
From £11.30 *
Generous luggage allowance
Bring 1x large suitcase (or 2x medium cases) & 1x soft hand luggage item onboard
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Reach Gatwick Airport in as little as 3 hours 25 minutes from just £11.30 one-way*, with up to 12 daily services departing from Birmingham. Forget the stress of airport parking or juggling multiple train connections - sit back and relax while we handle the driving.
Our Birmingham to Gatwick coach picks up from up to 9 stops along the route, including Birmingham Airport, Coventry, Warwick, and Oxford. That means you can board closer to your starting point, with less walking and no heavy luggage to drag through busy train stations or car parks.
Every ticket includes a guaranteed seat reservation, so there is no scramble for space on board. Choose from flexible ticket options including our Fully Flexible fare, or add Change and Go to your booking for the flexibility to board a different service. With coverage across a 3-hour travel window either side of your booked departure, there is room to adjust if your plans shift. When you arrive at Gatwick, you are dropped directly at the terminal door - ready to walk straight to check-in.
Secure our best value fares
The earlier you book your coach to Gatwick Airport, the better the fare. Lock in our lowest prices well ahead of your travel date, skip the queues at the coach station, and save even more by booking a return ticket at the same time.
Guarantee your seat
Popular services on the Birmingham to Gatwick route can sell out, especially during peak travel periods and school holidays. Booking in advance secures your seat on the exact service you want.
Total peace of mind
Plans change, and we have you covered. Travel on a similar service within a 3-hour window either side of your booked departure time. For even greater flexibility, choose our Fully Flexible ticket option, or add Change and Go to your booking for just £5 one-way - letting you board any available coach from Birmingham to London Gatwick up to 12 hours either side of your original departure.
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🏆 The UK's No.1 choice: We are the UK's largest coach operator, transferring passengers to and from airports across the country every day and backed by strong Trustpilot reviews
⚡ Unrivalled frequency and fast transfers: With services from the early hours through to the afternoon, up to 12 departures a day from Birmingham Coach Station, including an early morning departure at 00:50, and a fastest journey time of just 3 hours 25 minutes
✅ More stops and less walking: Up to 9 intermediate stops along the route let you board closer to home - far more convenient than dragging luggage to a single train station
⭐ Guaranteed comfort and onboard facilities: Every passenger gets a guaranteed seat with a generous luggage allowance, free Wi-Fi, USB and mains power sockets, air conditioning, and an onboard toilet
💷 Great value for every traveller: Fares from just £11.30 one-way*, with extra savings on return tickets, discounts for larger groups, and a fraction of the cost of driving and parking at Gatwick
Birmingham to Gatwick journey information | |
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Fastest journey time | 3 hrs 25 mins |
Cheapest price | From £11.30 * |
Distance (approx) | 249km |
No. of stops | 5 (other services may use further stops) |
First & last journey daily | 0:50am/16:45pm |
Our Birmingham to Gatwick network
Click below to see the stops for each service and plan your journey with ease.
210 coach towards Gatwick Airport
Our 210 service connects Birmingham Coach Station to Gatwick Airport (also known as LGW) with several intermediate stops, covering approximately 249 km. The route passes through Birmingham Airport (BHX), Coventry Pool Meadow Bus Station, Warwick Parkway Rail Station, Oxford Bus Station, Oxford (Sandhills), Heathrow Airport Central Bus Station, and Heathrow Airport (Terminal 5) before arriving at both Gatwick Airport (North) and Gatwick Airport (South). If you need a bus from Birmingham Airport to Gatwick, you can board at the Birmingham Airport stop along the route. Use our route map or Journey Planner to find the best departure point and service for your trip.
Birmingham to Gatwick route map
Travelling to Gatwick Airport
Starting your journey
We recommend arriving at your departure stop a few minutes before your scheduled coach departure. This gives you time to check in with the driver, load your luggage into the hold, and settle into your seat. Birmingham Coach Station in Digbeth is just a short walk from the Bullring, New Street, and Moor Street train stations.
Track your coach in real-time
Use our Coach Tracker tool to follow your driver's live location and get an accurate arrival estimate, so you know exactly when to head to the stop.
Direct to the terminal door
Your coach from Birmingham to Gatwick Airport drops you off right at the terminal door. There are no shuttle buses and no long walks across car parks - just step off and head straight into the terminal. We serve both Gatwick North and South terminals.
Planning your time
We recommend arriving at the airport at least 3 hours before your scheduled flight departure time. This allows plenty of time for check-in, bag drop, security, and reaching your gate. If you are catching an early morning flight, our first departure from Birmingham reaches Gatwick before dawn.
Birmingham Coach Station and Gatwick Airport facilities
Birmingham Coach Station has seating areas, toilets, and a ticket office to help you prepare before boarding. Find out more at our Birmingham coach station page.
At Gatwick Airport, you will find restaurants, shops, coffee outlets, and entertainment close to the terminals. For details on what is available at each terminal, visit our guides to Gatwick North Terminal and Gatwick South Terminal.
Frequently asked questions
We offer competitive fares on the Birmingham to Gatwick route, with the lowest prices available when you book in advance. Save even more by purchasing a return ticket. Use our Journey Planner to check the latest prices and availability for your travel dates.
The first coach from Birmingham Coach Station to Gatwick Airport departs at 00:50am, arriving at Gatwick North Terminal at 04:15am. This early morning service is ideal for passengers catching an early flight from Gatwick.
The last daily service departs Birmingham Coach Station at 16:45pm, arriving at Gatwick North Terminal at 20:30pm.
Journey times typically range from around 3 hours 30 minutes to 4 hours 10 minutes depending on the number of stops your service makes. Use our Journey Planner to check exact times for your chosen departure.
Yes. Every passenger can bring one piece of hand luggage on board plus one piece of hold luggage (maximum 62 inches total dimensions) stored beneath the coach. Additional or bulky luggage allowance can be purchased when you book. Travelling as a family or group? You will benefit from a generous luggage allowance and comfortable reclining seats for everyone on board.
Both our Standard and Fully Flexible fares are amendable, though excess fees may apply. If you added Change and Go to your booking, you can board any available coach up to 12 hours before or after your original departure time for just £5 per journey. For more details, visit our tickets page or our Change and Go page.
Our coaches come equipped with free Wi-Fi, USB and mains power sockets at every seat, air conditioning, and an onboard toilet.
Yes. Our coach services run independently of the rail network, making them a reliable alternative when trains between Birmingham and Gatwick are delayed or cancelled. With frequent daily departures, use our Journey Planner to book a seat on the next available bus from Birmingham to Gatwick Airport.
The coach drops you directly at the terminal door at Gatwick Airport, with stops at both Gatwick Airport (North) and Gatwick Airport (South). No shuttle buses or additional transfers are needed.
Yes, tickets are available at Birmingham Coach Station in Digbeth. However, booking online in advance is the best way to lock in a lower fare and guarantee your seat. Create a free My Account for zero booking fees and faster checkout.
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T&C: *Limited Availability. Price includes a £1.50 booking fee. No booking fee when logged into My Account and purchasing on the National Express website or app. Fares correct 18.05.2026 for travel between 18.05.2026 - 13.09.2026.
Fares exclude services via Luton Airport
