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Compare train and bus for Birmingham to Brighton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Brighton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 18m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a train costs an average of $41.
Distance: 136 miles (220 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$83 Average price | $18 Average price Cheapest | $60 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 48m Average total duration Fastest 3h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 25m Average total duration 4h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Brighton:
A bus is $65 (€65) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Brighton costing on average $83 (€83).
Other travel options to Brighton take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 55m.
Travel optionsfrom Birmingham to Brighton
How to get from Birmingham to Brighton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Birmingham to Brighton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus8:25 AM5h55Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway2:20 PMBrighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)$171One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus8:25 AM5h55Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway2:20 PMBrighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)$171One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- W33891+
G77327+
Tube from London Euston to London Victoria8:47 AM3h10Birmingham New Street (BHM)11:57 AMBrighton station (BTN)$971One-way2 transfers
Other options
- W34284+
W45430+
G27781 · G261768:21 AM3h27Birmingham New Street (BHM)11:48 AMBrighton station (BTN)$911One-way3 transfers - W34284+Tube from London Euston to London Bridge+W454308:21 AM3h27Birmingham New Street (BHM)11:48 AMBrighton station (BTN)$911One-way2 transfers
L37711+Tube from London Marylebone to London Victoria+G773358:45 AM3h42Birmingham Moor Street (BMO)12:27 PMBrighton station (BTN)$1121One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus8:25 AM6h05Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway2:30 PMBrighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road$171One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus4:00 AM6h20Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway10:20 AMBrighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)$171One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus4:00 AM6h30Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway10:30 AMBrighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road$171One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Brighton:
A bus is $65 (€65) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Brighton costing on average $83 (€83).
Other travel options to Brighton take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 55m.
- Around 50 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Birmingham and Brighton as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Birmingham New Street (BHM) and arrive in Brighton station (BTN).
- Buses mostly depart from Birmingham, Coach Station and arrive in Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church).
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways, Southern, West Midlands Trains, Cross Country, West Midlands Trains to go to Brighton by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus, NX West Midlands to go to Brighton by bus.
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