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Outbound fromBirmingham New Street to Gatwick Airport by train
It takes an average of 3h 27m to travel from Birmingham New Street to Gatwick Airport by train, over a distance of around 118 miles (189 km). There are normally 40 trains per day travelling from Birmingham New Street to Gatwick Airport and tickets for this journey start from £19.90 when you book in advance.
| First train | 04:30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 22:03 | |
| Departure station | Birmingham New Street | |
| Arrival station | Gatwick Airport | |
| Journey time | From 2h 38m | |
| Distance | 118 miles (189 km) | |
| Frequency | 40 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £19.90 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, London Overground, Great Western Railway, Avanti West Coast, Thameslink, Southern |
How to travel from Birmingham New Street to Gatwick Airport by train
Want to find out more about taking the train from Birmingham New Street to Gatwick Airport? Look no further.
You'll usually find 40 trains per day running between Birmingham New Street and Gatwick Airport, which usually take 3 hours 27 minutes to complete the 118 miles (189 km) journey. It can take as little as 2 hours 38 minutes on the fastest services though, if you want to get there as quickly as possible. Although there aren't any direct services on this line, it's still easy to travel to Gatwick Airport by train, you'll just need to make 1 change along the way. Avanti West Coast, Great Western Railway or Thameslink are the main rail operators on this route, all of which offer modern trains with plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating.
Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to search for cheap ticket prices and we'll show you how much you can save. Tickets from Birmingham New Street to Gatwick Airport start from £19.90 when you book in advance. Travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard can also help you save.
Keen to book your train tickets to Gatwick Airport? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train timetable with live train times above, and tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs further down the page.
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Cheap train tickets from Birmingham New Street to Gatwick Airport
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