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The cheapest and fastest trains from Bexhill to Birmingham
Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 18 Sept
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£172
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£172
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
3 h 13 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
3 h 13 m
Trains on 18 Sept
15
Distance
244 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bexhill to Birmingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bexhill to Birmingham will cost around £172 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £172.
Fast trains
To travel from Bexhill to Birmingham you need to make at least 2 changes.
5:093h18Bexhill8:27Birmingham£1721One-way2 changes- 6:013h26Bexhill9:27Birmingham£1721One-way2 changes
- 7:083h19Bexhill10:27Birmingham£1721One-way2 changes
- 8:143h13Bexhill11:27Birmingham£1721One-way2 changes
- 9:133h14Bexhill12:27Birmingham£1721One-way2 changes
- 8:143h13Bexhill11:27Birmingham£1721One-way2 changes
- 18:143h13Bexhill21:27Birmingham£1721One-way2 changes
- 19:143h13Bexhill22:27Birmingham£1721One-way2 changes
- 9:133h14Bexhill12:27Birmingham£1721One-way2 changes
- 10:133h14Bexhill13:27Birmingham£1721One-way2 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Bexhill to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bexhill to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £171 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 21m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £171, while a train costs an average of £171.
Distance: 244 km
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
£171 Average Price Cheapest | £51 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 21m Average total duration Fastest 3h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
The cheapest way to travel from Bexhill to Birmingham is a train with an average price of £171.
The fastest way to travel from Bexhill to Birmingham is by train with an average journey time of 3h 51m.
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Coach takes on average 8h 31m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Bexhill and Birmingham including taking a train and coach.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.
Tickets start at around £171 compared to roughly £51 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-119.64. The journey takes 3h 51m versus 3h 36m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Bexhill to Birmingham train times
The table below shows live departures for Bexhill to Birmingham trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21:13 Bexhill | 3h51 | 1:04 Birmingham | 2 changes | |
| 22:13 Bexhill | 9h33 | 7:46 Birmingham | 3 changes | |
| 22:13 Bexhill | 9h35 | 7:48 Birmingham | 2 changes | |
| Friday 18 September | |||||
| 5:09 Bexhill | 3h18 | 8:27 Birmingham | 2 changes | |
| 6:01 Bexhill | 3h26 | 9:27 Birmingham | 2 changes | |
| 7:08 Bexhill | 3h19 | 10:27 Birmingham | 2 changes | |
| 8:14 Bexhill | 3h13 | 11:27 Birmingham | 2 changes | |
| 9:13 Bexhill | 3h14 | 12:27 Birmingham | 2 changes | |
| 10:13 Bexhill | 3h14 | 13:27 Birmingham | 2 changes | |
| 11:13 Bexhill | 3h14 | 14:27 Birmingham | 2 changes | |
| 12:13 Bexhill | 3h14 | 15:27 Birmingham | 2 changes | |
| 13:13 Bexhill | 3h14 | 16:27 Birmingham | 2 changes | |
| 14:13 Bexhill | 3h14 | 17:27 Birmingham | 2 changes | |
| 15:13 Bexhill | 3h14 | 18:27 Birmingham | 2 changes | |
| 16:14 Bexhill | 3h46 | 20:00 Birmingham | 2 changes | |
| 17:13 Bexhill | 3h14 | 20:27 Birmingham | 2 changes | |
| 18:14 Bexhill | 3h13 | 21:27 Birmingham | 2 changes | |
| 19:14 Bexhill | 3h13 | 22:27 Birmingham | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bexhill to Birmingham
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Trains from Bexhill to Birmingham run on average 8 times per day, taking around 3h 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £145 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:15, the last at 20:21. The fastest train covers the 244 km distance in 3h 13m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 244 km |
Average train duration 3h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price £145 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 3h 13m |
First train 5:15 |
Last train 20:21 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Train companies: Southern from Bexhill to Birmingham trainsSouthern trains will get you between Bexhill and Birmingham from £145. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Southern Duration
3h 13m
Cheapest Southern Price
£145
Southern frequency
16 a day
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Pound sterling (£)
Moderate for UK city breaks: hotels and dining sit below London, while local transport and casual meals are fairly manageable for most tourists.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- £8-15 for fast food or casual eats.
- Mid-range
- £20-35 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- £60+ per person at upscale restaurants.
- Coffee
- £3-4.50 for a cappuccino.
Tipping culture
Service may be included in restaurants; otherwise tip around 10%. Taxis are often rounded up or tipped 10%. Tipping in cafés is optional, usually just small change.
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Prices
- Single ticket
- £2.50
- Day pass
- £7.60
To the city centre
Birmingham New Street -> Bullring, Birmingham
- Distance
- 0.7 km
- Travel time
- 10 min
- Contactless and Swift Go are accepted on West Midlands Metro and on almost all buses in the West Midlands.
- Birmingham New Street is already central; many city-centre places are walkable, so check before buying a day ticket.
FAQs: Bexhill to Birmingham train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bexhill to Birmingham 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 Birmingham, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
The cost of a train ticket from Bexhill to Birmingham can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £145, while the average price tends to be around £171.
The train journey from Bexhill to Birmingham covers a distance of 244 km and takes approximately 3h 13m. Trains run 8 per day.
The train distance from Bexhill to Birmingham is 244 km.
The first train from Bexhill to Birmingham leaves at 5:15.
The last train from Bexhill to Birmingham departs at 20:21.
Trains from Bexhill to Birmingham run approximately 8 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Bexhill to Birmingham.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Bexhill to Birmingham.
To get from Bexhill to Birmingham, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from Bexhill to Birmingham.
The train station in Bexhill that goes to Birmingham is Bexhill station (BEX), and it arrives at Birmingham New Street (BHM).
The cheapest way to get from Bexhill to Birmingham is by train, costing approximately £145.
Booking trains from Bexhill to Birmingham in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Bexhill to Birmingham offers a pleasant view of the English countryside, with glimpses of rolling hills and charming small towns, though it is not considered one of the most scenic routes in the UK.
A day trip from Bexhill to Birmingham is not feasible as the journey takes 3h 13m each way. The distance is 244 km, and there are 10 trains per day.
In Birmingham, you can explore the historic Jewellery Quarter, take a canal boat tour, visit the National SEA LIFE Centre, and enjoy a performance at the Birmingham Hippodrome. Discover the city's history at the Birmingham Back to Backs. Don't miss the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, Cadbury World, the Birmingham Botanical Gardens, Symphony Hall, and The Bullring for shopping and dining.
To explore Birmingham's key attractions like the Bullring, Cadbury World, and the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, 2-3 days is typically sufficient.
Yes, you can take the train from Bexhill to Birmingham.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bexhill and Birmingham
Most Bexhill to Birmingham trains use the Collington to Birmingham New Street station pair. Use this guide to compare Bexhill and Birmingham train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Departure train stations in Bexhill
Arrival train stations in Birmingham
Which Bexhill station do trains to Birmingham leave from?
Trains from Bexhill to Birmingham leave from Bexhill. The station is 1 km from Bexhill city centre at Bexhill station, Sea Road, Bexhill, East Sussex, TN40 1EB.
BexhillBexhill station, Sea Road, Bexhill, East Sussex, TN40 1EB
City-centre transport
Getting to Bexhill from Bexhill city centre
Bexhill is 1 km from Bexhill city centre. Public transport options include:
Bus98, 95 · 7m · £3 · every ~6 min
Bexhill train station facilities and services
Bexhill has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Bexhill.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Bexhill. ATMs are available at Bexhill.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Bexhill.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bexhill: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bexhill: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bexhill: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category B2 station: Step free access via long steep ramps (over 400m/gradient above 1:10). Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office, 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: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
CollingtonCollington station, off Cooden Drive, Bexhill-on-sea, East Sussex, TN39 3EW
City-centre transport
Getting to Collington from Bexhill city centre
Collington is 1 km from Bexhill city centre. Public transport options include:
Bus99, 99E · 10m · £3 · every ~9 min
99, 95, 99E · 24m · £5 · every ~9 min
Collington train station facilities and services
Collington has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Collington.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Collington: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Collington: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Collington: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category B2 station: Level access to each platform from either side. Access between platforms via steep ramps (greater than 400m, above 1:10 gradient). Assistance Meeting Point is at the entrance to platform 1, 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, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Cooden BeachCooden Beach station, Cooden Sea Road, Cooden, East Sussex, TN39 4TT
City-centre transport
Getting to Cooden Beach from Bexhill city centre
Cooden Beach is 3 km from Bexhill city centre. Public transport options include:
TrainAshford International - Eastbourne, Ore - London Victoria, Ore - Brighton, Hastings - Eastbourne, Ore - Eastbourne, Hastings - Haywards Heath, Hastings - London Victoria, Hastings - Brighton, Ore - Lewes, Ore - Polegate · 5m · £2 · every ~5 min
Bus96, 95 · 15m · £3
98 · 34m · £5 · every ~6 min
Cooden Beach train station facilities and services
Cooden Beach has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Accessibility, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Cooden Beach.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Cooden Beach: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Cooden Beach: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Cooden Beach: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category B2 station: Steep ramps to platforms (greater than 400m, above 1:10 gradient). Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office, 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, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Birmingham New StreetStation Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B2 4QA, United Kingdom+44 3457114141
City-centre transport
Getting to Birmingham New Street from Birmingham city centre
Bus16 · 7m · £2 · every ~27 min
Birmingham New Street train station facilities and services
Birmingham New Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: All Bar One, Leon, Caffè Nero, Five Guys, Krispy Kreme, The Pasty Shop, Upper Crust, Wasabi, Starbucks, Hotel Chocolat
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud. ATMs are aTM machines are located on the paid concourse.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00, Sun: 07:30 - 23:00. Information desks are in the middle of the station.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is you can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Birmingham New Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Birmingham New Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham New Street: Step-free access in the whole station and ramps available for train access. All platforms have elevators and escalators.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center, Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station), Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham.
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