Birmingham <> Gatwick Airport Taxi Alternative

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Professional chauffeurs

Travel confidently with expert chauffeurs delivering industry-leading quality, reliability, discretion, and more.
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Door-to-door convenience

Rest easy with door-to-door pick-up and drop-off — no waiting in lines or change of transportation needed.
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Global quality, local experts

Enjoy world class luxury and professionalism alongside local knowledge. Your chauffeur is here to help you make the most of your journey.
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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 solution

Booking our City to City rides as an alternative to flights, trains, or car rentals means avoiding the crowds and staying safe on your long-distance journey. Instead of enduring long lines and multiple interactions before you even hit the road, you just enjoy the comfort of a private transfer in a top-of-the-line vehicle.

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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

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?

Birmingham is approximately 150 miles (241.5 kilometres) from 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.

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