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Birmingham to Gatwick Airport by train
It takes an average of 3h 32m to travel from Birmingham to Gatwick Airport by train, over a distance of around 118 miles (190 km). There are normally 36 trains per day traveling from Birmingham to Gatwick Airport and tickets for this journey start from $31.92 when you book in advance.
| First train | 4:28 am | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 10:03 pm | |
| Departure station | Birmingham | |
| Arrival station | Gatwick Airport | |
| Journey time | From 2h 38m | |
| Distance | 118 miles (190 km) | |
| Frequency | 36 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From $31.92 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, London Overground, Great Western Railway, Avanti West Coast, Thameslink, Southern, Chiltern Railways |
Travel from Birmingham to Gatwick Airport by train in 2 hours 38 minutes
If you want to know more about the journey from Birmingham to Gatwick Airport by train, look no further!
The average journey time from Birmingham to Gatwick Airport by train is 3 hours 32 minutes, although on the fastest services it can take just 2 hours 38 minutes. You'll usually find 36 trains per day traveling the 190 km between these two destinations. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there are no direct services to Gatwick Airport.
Book train tickets from Birmingham to Gatwick Airport in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from $31.92. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices when you search in our Journey Planner.
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