Cheapest
Average
The best way to find a cheap fare is to book your ticket as far in advance as you can and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
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Fastest Journey
3 h 7 m
Average
3 h 14 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
220 km
Of the 4 trains that leave Birmingham for Brighton and Hove every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
Distance | 136 miles (220 km) | |
Average train duration | 3 h 7 min | |
Average train ticket price | £60 (€66) | |
Train frequency | 25 a day | |
Direct train | Yes, there are 25 direct trains a day | |
Train companies | Chiltern Railways, Avanti West Coast or Thameslink |
Trains from Birmingham to Brighton and Hove cover the 136 miles (220 km) long trip taking on average 3 h 7 min with our travel partners like Chiltern Railways, Avanti West Coast or Thameslink. Normally, there are 25 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this trip costs around £60, you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as £50.
Find the best trains between Birmingham and Brighton and Hove with Omio's travel partners Chiltern Railways and Thameslink from £50. We can find you the best deals, timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the best journey.
Chiltern Railways is a regional train company in the United Kingdom which is owned by Arriva Trains and has operated since 1996. Check the different ticket types for your next train from Birmingham to Brighton and Hove: Duo, Anytime, Season, Super Off Peak, Off Peak and Advance.
Omio helps you find the perfect Birmingham - Brighton and Hove train with Chiltern Railways. Whether you are searching for the fastest, earliest or cheapest train to Brighton and Hove from Birmingham, Omio shows you Chiltern Railways current train timetables, tickets, prices and other travel information (such as baggage allowance and amenities onboard) to help you find the best train ticket for your upcoming Birmingham to Brighton and Hove trip. You can expect to travel around 136 miles (220 km) from Birmingham to Brighton and Hove on a train with Chiltern Railways. Once you are ready, buy your one-way Chiltern Railways tickets to Brighton and Hove from Birmingham starting as low as £64 if you book in advance. If you use the Omio app to book your ticket, you can check straight away to see if it's a mobile ticket so that you can go paperless when travelling by train instead of purchasing tickets at the train station in person. So, book your tickets with ease and comfort online and enjoy a smooth journey with Chiltern Railways!
Are you making plans to travel to Brighton and Hove from Birmingham? Why not take a train with Thameslink? Omio can show you current Thameslink train times, tickets, travel information (such as luggage policy and amenities offered onboard) and prices so you can find the best deals on Birmingham to Brighton and Hove trains all in one place. On the Thameslink train, you can expect to travel 136 miles (220 km) to Brighton and Hove from Birmingham. If you use the Omio app to search for trains from Birmingham to Brighton and Hove, you can quickly see if the Thameslink ticket is a mobile ticket, making it easy for you to go paperless when taking a train. Once you have found your perfect one-way Thameslink train between Birmingham and Brighton and Hove, book your cheap train tickets online on Omio or in the Omio app quickly and easily so you can spend the rest of your time enjoying your upcoming trip!
Thameslink from Birmingham to Brighton and Hove train information:
Although there are no direct rail services between the cities of Birmingham and Brighton, there are still a number of indirect options to choose from. For the first leg of the journey, it is necessary to take a train to London Euston. Services to London Euston are operated by Virgin Trains and depart on a frequent basis, up to four times per hour during peak periods. A change at London Euston is then required, taking the tube to London Victoria. From Victoria, trains operated by Southern depart for Brighton approximately four times per hour. The total journey time from Birmingham is just over three hours.
As it is necessary to change at London Euston, the main train station for departures towards Brighton is Birmingham New Street. Located directly in the centre of the city, Birmingham New Street is easily accessible by public transport. There are a number of local bus services which stop by the station, with the nearest stops located in Smallbrook Queensway and Hill Street. Taxis are allowed to drop off passengers at the Hill Street entrance to the station. The Midland Metro station at Snow Hill is an approximately five-minute walk from Birmingham New Street.
Brighton is one of England's most famous and liveliest seaside resorts. Contrasting historic treasures such as the Royal Pavilion with a vibrant nightlife scene, the city appeals to a wide variety of age groups. Trains from Birmingham to Brighton terminate at the city's main station, Brighton (East Sussex). Operated by Southern, the station is located in Queens Road. A bus terminus is situated directly opposite the train station, as is a major taxi rank.
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