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Compare train and bus for Birmingham to Brighton
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Brighton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $57 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 32m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $57, while a flight costs an average of $685.
Distance: 136 miles (220 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$57 Average price Cheapest | $108 Average price | $685 Average price | $72 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 10m Average total duration 4h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 32m Average total duration Fastest 3h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 0m Average total duration 4h 0m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Birmingham to Brighton
Compare the available ways to get from Birmingham to Brighton, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Brighton:
A bus is $51 (€43) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Brighton costing on average $108 (€91).
A bus is $629 (€529) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Birmingham to Brighton costing on average $685 (€577).
Other travel options to Brighton take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 10m.
Flight takes on average 6h 0m.
Tickets start at around $57 (€48) compared to roughly $72 (€61) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $16 (€13). The journey takes 4h 40m versus 3h 10m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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 · FlixBus7:15 AM5h05Birmingham12:20 PMBrighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)$241One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus7:15 AM5h05Birmingham12:20 PMBrighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)$241One-way1 transfer
Fastest
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Tube from London Euston to London Victoria11:47 AM3h10Birmingham New Street (BHM)2:57 PMBrighton station (BTN)$841One-way2 transfers
Other options
- W33910+Tube from London Euston to London Bridge+
W4543112:21 PM3h27Birmingham New Street (BHM)3:48 PMBrighton station (BTN)$731One-way2 transfers - W34233+Tube from London Euston to London Bridge+W4539911:21 AM3h27Birmingham New Street (BHM)2:48 PMBrighton station (BTN)$731One-way2 transfers
Y80853+W34233+Tube from London Euston to London Bridge+W4539911:06 AM3h42Birmingham New Street (BHM)2:48 PMBrighton station (BTN)$731One-way3 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus5:50 PM5h15Birmingham11:05 PMBrighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)$241One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus7:15 AM5h15Birmingham12:30 PMBrighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road$241One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus5:50 PM5h25Birmingham11:15 PMBrighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road$241One-way1 transfer
BA8916 · BA88938:35 AM6h00Birmingham International Airport2:35 PMSouthampton Airport$7311One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Brighton:
A bus is $51 (€43) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Brighton costing on average $108 (€91).
A bus is $629 (€529) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Birmingham to Brighton costing on average $685 (€577).
Other travel options to Brighton take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 10m.
Flight takes on average 6h 0m.
- Around 48 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 1 flights 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.
- Flights mostly depart from Birmingham International Airport and arrive in Southampton Airport.
- 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, Old Steine South (Stop Z).
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Brighton by bus.
- Travel with Loganair to go to Brighton by flight.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways, Southern, CrossCountry, Thameslink, West Midlands Trains to go to Brighton by train.
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