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Gatwick Transfers to / from English Midlands
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There is a choice of public transport options from Gatwick to the English Midlands including the main towns of Oxford, Birmingham, Coventry, Leicester, Nottingham, Derby & Northampton.

National Express coaches run services to most major towns and cities in the Midlands. The National Express coach network covers nearly every town and city in England and Wales, so chances are there is a connecting bus if there is no direct service.

By rail its a complicated process normally with an awkward connection in Central London involving a cross London journey between rail stations. There are alternatives on some journeys that by-pass London.
Example
Gatwick
services		 Coach Rail
Oxford 2 hrs
Direct every 60 Mins
 2 hrs
Around Every 15 Minutes
Birmingham 4 hrs
Direct every 1-2 Hours		 2 hrs 30 mins
Around Every 15 Minutes via London
Leicester 4 hrs 20 mins
Direct every 2 Hours		 2 hrs 30 mins
Around Every 30 Minutes via Luton
Nottingham 5 hrs 15 mins
Direct every 2 Hours		 3 hrs
Around Every 30 Minutes via Luton
Northampton 4 hrs
Direct every 2 Hours		 2 hrs 15 mins
Around Every 30 Minutes via London
Rail Gatwick - Midland Towns
From Gatwick to the Midlands, routes are complex. In many journeys there will be a choice of routes.
The big obstacle is London itself which sits between Gatwick and the Midlands. The main line from London that serves the Midlands is from Euston Station, other services run from Kings Cross/St Pancras and Marylebone. The main terminus from Gatwick is Victoria, thus requiring an awkward transit across town by Underground or taxi.

A popular alternative is a feeder service that runs once or twice an hour from Gatwick to Reading where there are frequent one-stop connections to Oxford and Birmingham especially. There are occasional trains by Virgin Cross Country direct from Gatwick but these are irregular in timing.
Railways are privatised in the United Kingdom. You may use several companies travelling from Gatwick to the Midlands as there are no direct trains.
Prices are very complex, normally the best fares are advance purchase, if you pay on the day it can be very expensive.

Use the 'trainline' link right - for timetables and available fares.
For overseas visitors the big problem with train tickets is that there are no true etickets at the moment, so you miss the reasonable advance purchase fares. Tickets ordered online can only be sent to UK postal addresses.
There is an option where you can order online and pickup the tickets on arrival at a special ticket machine. The good news is that Gatwick is one of the few stations where such a machine is located.
Discounted Train Tickets - Midland Towns to Gatwick Return
Deep discounts and free tickets for children!
There are strict conditions on these bargain tickets:
  • Return journeys only
  • Journey cannot originate at Gatwick Airport
  • First Capital Connect trains only
  • Minimum 2 days away
  • Minimum 2 people travelling
  • Must be flying from airport
  • Children travel free
  • No restrictions on times
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Bus / Coach Between Gatwick & Midland Towns
Connecting Gatwick and the Midlands are two motorways the M1 and M40. But first coaches have to circumnavigate London. The M25 motorway which does this passes Heathrow Airport so nearly all journeys will be via Heathrow.

A few may involve a change of coach here. The other route is via Central London with a one-stop interchange at Victoria Coach Station, though for most routes to the major towns at least there are direct coaches from Gatwick.

It is also possible to combine return National Express coach journeys with most of Heathrow's hotels in one package at reduced rates to that if purchased as separate components.
National Express Coaches are comfortable long distance coaches with onboard washroom and toilets.
Luggage allowance is 40kg (two suitcases).For up to date timetables and tickets follow the link below to the National Express Web Site.

You will save yourself time by purchasing tickets in advance. Tickets ordered online are e-tickets, emailed to your inbox immediately after ordering.
National Express Ticketing & Timetables
National Express coaches pick up from both North & South terminals at Gatwick. Journeys start at South Terminal
Package Gatwick Transfer Plus Airport Hotel
If you have to stay overnight at Gatwick in addition to making the transfer, you will find it more economical to bundle hotel and transfers in one package.

Nearly all airport hotels at Gatwick are covered by the scheme, transfers are provided by the National Express coaches that cover nearly all towns and cities in England and Wales.
Important: To take advantage of this package you need to purchase return transfers. You cannot purchase a package just one way. The hotel stay can be at the end of the outward leg or before the return.

Gatwick Transfers + Hotel Package More Details ....
Affordable Private & Group Transfers

If you are a group or family of around 5 or more it starts to make financial sense to hire your own private coach for transfers. From the terminal at Heathrow direct to your destination without any connections or waiting.

Make an enquiry below, it only costs you time.
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