Birmingham <> Gatwick Airport Taxi Alternative
Door-to-door convenience
Enjoy a smooth journey in a premium car with direct pick-up and drop-off. Skip queues, transfers, and the hassle of multiple transfers.
Your schedule, your pace
Depart when it suits you: no need to work around train, flight, or rental car times. Plus, free cancellation up until 1 hour before your ride.
Stay productive or relax
With Wi-Fi available in most cars, you can catch up on work, stream your favorite shows, or unwind in comfort while our chauffeur takes care of the road.
Gatwick Airport transfers simplified
The next time you land at Gatwick Airport and need a fast and direct transfer to Birmingham, book a Blacklane private driver. Your personal chauffeur will meet you in the North or South Terminal Arrivals hall with a personalised sign. You will then be on the road in minutes, and can use the 2 hour 50 minute journey time to relax after your flight or catch up on a few emails from the spacious and private backseat. We also offer a number of vehicles to suit all your luggage needs, as well as party size. Your chauffeur will also wait up to one hour in the Arrivals hall free of charge in case you get held up coming through security, and will monitor your flight time to make sure your transfer from Gatwick to Birmingham is as seamless as possible.
Stress‑free from start to finish
Skip airports, train stations, and rental car counters. With our long-distance chauffeur service, there are no crowds, queues, or transfers: just a private journey from one city to the next. Travel in a top‑class vehicle driven by a professional chauffeur, knowing that every ride is carbon‑neutral through verified offset programs. Wherever you’re headed, you’ll enjoy comfort and peace of mind - arriving refreshed, on time, and ready for whatever’s next.
Travel to Birmingham in style
Birmingham is one of the UKs most populated urban areas, with excellent links to both the South and North of England. Located halfway between London and Manchester, Birmingham is well known for its industrial past. It transformed from a tiny hamlet in the 11th century to Britain's manufacturing centre during the 20th century. Birmingham was home to great scientists and inventors which led Birmingham to become the world’s first manufacturing town. Today Birmingham is still a centre for business and commerce, with its most famous attraction being the Bullring, a cultural landmark with restaurants, events and high end shopping. If you need to travel across the UK from Gatwick Airport, Blacklane provides a number of long distance routes between:
Frequently Asked Questions
How to get to Gatwick Airport from Birmingham
How to get to Gatwick Airport from Birmingham
From Birmingham you can take a direct private transfer to London Gatwick Airport, which takes just 2 hours 50 minutes. You can also take the Avanti West Coast train service from Birmingham New Street to St Pancras International or Euston. From there you will need to take the Thameslink service to Gatwick Airport. In total the journey takes around 2 hours 20 minutes when there are no delays or cancellations.
How far is Birmingham from Gatwick Airport?
How far is Birmingham from Gatwick Airport?
Birmingham is approximately 150 miles (241.5 kilometres) from Gatwick Airport.
Is there a direct train from Birmingham to Gatwick Airport?
Is there a direct train from Birmingham to Gatwick Airport?
No, there are no direct trains from Birmingham to Gatwick. Passengers will need to transfer through central London or organise a seamless transfer with a Blacklane personal chauffeur.
