Birmingham to Gatwick Airport: Coach transfers, bus timetables & cheap tickets
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Coach from Birmingham to Gatwick
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.
Our Birmingham to Gatwick network
Click below to see the stops for each service and plan your journey with ease.
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.
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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, otherwise £1.50 booking fee applies. Fares correct 13.07.2026 for travel between 13.07.2026 - 09.11.2026.
Fares exclude services via Luton Airport