How to travel from Birmingham to Brighton

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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 prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 21m. 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 $15, and a train costs an average of $49.

Distance: 136 miles (220 km)

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Train

$22

Average price

Cheapest

$98

Average price

5h 27m

Average total duration

4h 57m

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30m

Additional time*

3h 51m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 21m

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30m

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0.2 - 0.6kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

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National Express

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Avanti West Coast

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from Birmingham to Brighton

How to get from Birmingham to Brighton by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Birmingham to Brighton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
10:10AM6h25
Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway
04:35PMBrighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)
$281One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
11:50PM6h35
Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway
06:25AMBrighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)
$271One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

Avanti West CoastW02741+TubeTube from London Euston to London Victoria+SouthernX79264
08:31AM3h56
Birmingham New Street (BHM)
12:27PMBrighton station (BTN)
$1071One-way
2 transfers

Other options

CrossCountryC72471+Great Western RailP30444+SouthernX72951
09:03AM4h03
Birmingham New Street (BHM)
01:06PMBrighton station (BTN)
$991One-way
2 transfers
CrossCountryC75161+Great Western RailP30450+SouthernX72948
10:04AM4h02
Birmingham New Street (BHM)
02:06PMBrighton station (BTN)
$991One-way
2 transfers
Avanti West CoastW02736+TubeTube from London Euston to London Victoria+SouthernX72949
09:30AM4h06
Birmingham New Street (BHM)
01:36PMBrighton station (BTN)
$1071One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
10:10AM6h35
Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway
04:45PMBrighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z)
$281One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
04:15AM6h05
Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway
10:20AMBrighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)
$281One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
04:15AM6h15
Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway
10:30AMBrighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z)
$281One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Birmingham to Brighton

Travel to Brighton easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Birmingham to Brighton.

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There are 2 options to travel between Birmingham and Brighton including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Birmingham to Brighton is a bus with an average price of $15 (€12).

This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Brighton:

A bus is $35 (€29) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Brighton costing on average $49 (€41).

The fastest way to travel from Birmingham to Brighton is by train with an average journey time of 3h 7m.

Other travel options to Brighton take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 15m.

The distance from Birmingham to Brighton is approximately 136 miles (220 km).
The average frequency per day from Birmingham to Brighton is:
  • Around 48 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Birmingham to Brighton:
  • 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, Preston Circus.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Birmingham to Brighton, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Avanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways, CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains, Cross Country to go to Brighton by train.
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Brighton by bus.
Omio customers who travel from Birmingham to Brighton often also extend their vacation to go to London, London Victoria (VIC), London Gatwick Airport, London Bridge (LBG), Manchester. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Brighton and these popular destinations at a great price.

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