Brighton to Birmingham train with Avanti West Coast

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Brighton to Birmingham

Showing times and prices for 19 Jul

Cheapest price

£76

Average price

£78

Fastest journey

3 h 13 m

Average duration

3 h 21 m

Trains per day

2

Distance

220 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Brighton to Birmingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Brighton to Birmingham will cost around £78 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £76.

Fast trains

To travel from Brighton to Birmingham you need to make at least 2 changes.

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08:143h13
Brighton station (BTN)
11:27Birmingham New Street (BHM)
£761One-way
2 changes
ThameslinkY37002+TubeTube from London Bridge to London Euston+Avanti West CoastW10516
08:283h28
Brighton station (BTN)
11:56Birmingham New Street (BHM)
£801One-way
2 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Brighton to Birmingham

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Brighton to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 9m. 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 coach costs an average of £12, and a train costs an average of £43.

Distance: 220 km

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Coach

£76

Average Price

£21

Average Price

Cheapest

3h 39m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 9m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

6h 7m

Average total duration

5h 37m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.2 - 0.6kg

CO2 emissions

Avanti West Coast

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Live departures

Brighton to Birmingham train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Saturday 19 July
Last updated at 13:10
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
thameslinkY36846+assertis_tubeTube from London Bridge to London Euston+avanti_west_coastW10360
On time
07:14 Brighton station (BTN)
3h13
10:27 Birmingham New Street (BHM)
2 changes
thameslinkY37002+assertis_tubeTube from London Bridge to London Euston+avanti_west_coastW10516
On time
07:28 Brighton station (BTN)
3h28
10:56 Birmingham New Street (BHM)
2 changes

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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Brighton to Birmingham?

The best time to book your train from Brighton to Birmingham is 6 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Brighton to Birmingham route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Brighton to Birmingham per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Brighton to Birmingham.

Journey information

Overview: Train from Brighton to Birmingham

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Trains from Brighton to Birmingham run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £43 but you can travel from only £12 by coach.
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £12
Distance
220 km
Average train duration
3h 9m
Cheapest ticket price
£43
Trains per day
6
Fastest train
3h 12m
First train
03:14
Last train
23:11
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £12

Train companies: Virgin Trains, Chiltern Railways and West Midlands Trains trains Brighton to Birmingham

Travel from Brighton to Birmingham from £20 with Omio’s train partners Virgin Trains, Chiltern Railways and West Midlands Trains! You can find the best timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the most convenient journey for you.

Avanti West Coast is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates high-speed trains between London and major cities in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The company offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drinks. The most popular routes for Avanti West Coast are London to Birmingham, London to Manchester and London to Glasgow. The company operates a fleet of Pendolino and Super Voyager trains, which offer a smooth and comfortable journey.

Brighton to Birmingham train information with Virgin Trains:

  • Average Duration: 3 h 12 min
  • Cheapest Price: £20

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