The cheapest and fastest trains from Lichfield to Brighton
Cheapest price
$63
Average price
$94
Fastest journey
3 h 36 m
Average duration
4 h 29 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
236 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lichfield to Brighton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lichfield to Brighton will cost around $94 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $63.
Of the 2 trains that leave Lichfield for Brighton on Mon, Dec 01, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Dec 01 the direct trains cover the 236 km distance in an average of 4 h 29 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 36 m .
On Mon, Dec 01 the slowest trains will take 5 h 22 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Lichfield to Brighton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lichfield to Brighton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €35. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 4m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €35, and a train costs an average of €48.
Distance: 146 miles (236 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€52 Average price | €35 Average price Cheapest |
4h 34m Average total duration Fastest 4h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 21m Average total duration 10h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Lichfield to Brighton
Trains from Lichfield to Brighton run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $59 (€48) but you can travel from only $43 (€35) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:12, the last at 20:49. The fastest train covers the 146 miles (236 km) distance in 3h 36m.
Distance 146 miles (236 km) |
Average train duration 4h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price $59 (€48) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 3h 36m |
First train 04:12 |
Last train 20:49 |
Train companies: West Midlands Trains from Lichfield to Brighton trainsWest Midlands Trains trains will get you between Lichfield and Brighton from $43 (€35). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Lichfield to Brighton
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lichfield to Brighton by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Brighton, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Lichfield to Brighton
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 06:00 - 19:00 Friday 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 07:00 - 20:00 Sunday 09:00 - 19:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets and accessible toilets (non-RADAR) are located in the Waiting Room on Platform 1 and 2. These toilets are currently unavailable due to an ongoing issue of anti-social behaviour & vandalism.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from: Station Front
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 19:00 Saturday 07:00 - 16:00 Sunday Closed None
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: A Ticket Vending Machine is located on Platform One.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets and accessible toilets (non-RADAR) are located in the Booking Hall. An entrance key can be requested from staff. The toilet facilities are available: Monday - Saturday 06:00-19:00 and Sunday Closed. The toilet facilities are not available when the Ticket Office is closed.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from: Station Front
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Stroudley Road.
- The Grand Central
- The Cyclist
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- £0.50
- Jurys Inn Brighton
- Ibis Brighton City Centre
- My Brighton Hotel
- Located in the main concourse
- Enterprise
- Europcar
- Located in the main concourse
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for trains to London, Gatwick, and the south coast
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Southern and Thameslink services
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 05:50 - 21:00 Sunday 07:10 - 21:45
- Type of shops available: Newsagent, Booking Hall
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Taxi: YES
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to all platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office. This station doesn't have tactile surfaces along all platform edges. Please pay attention to where the platform surface changes from smooth to paved or contact us for assistance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Platforms 1 and 2
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: There is a heated waiting area on platform 1. All platforms have covered areas
- Storage location: Station front
- Storage CCTV: Yes
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