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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

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.

Y36846+

Tube from London Bridge to London Euston+ Avanti West Coast

W10360

08:143h13

Brighton station (BTN)

11:27Birmingham New Street (BHM)

£761One-way

2 changes

Y37002+

Tube from London Bridge to London Euston+ Avanti West Coast

W10516

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

Compare train with

Train	Most popular Coach
£76 Average Price	£21 Average Price Cheapest
3h 39m Average total duration Fastest 3h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	6h 7m Average total duration 5h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest	0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions
Most popular train company	Most popular bus company
Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Brighton to Birmingham train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Saturday 19 July

Last updated at 13:10

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
Y36846+Tube from London Bridge to London Euston+W10360	On time 07:14 Brighton station (BTN)	3h13	10:27 Birmingham New Street (BHM)	2 changes
Y37002+Tube from London Bridge to London Euston+W10516	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.

Trains

from £56

Journey information

Overview: Train from Brighton to Birmingham

United Kingdom

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

Fastest train

3h 12m

First train

03:14

Last train

23:11

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

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 Brighton to Birmingham: Duo, Anytime, Season, Super Off Peak, Off Peak and Advance.

Train information from Brighton to Birmingham with Chiltern Railways:

Average Duration: 3 h 51 min
Cheapest Price: £46

West Midlands Trains is a train operator based in the United Kingdom, providing services across the West Midlands region. It operates a variety of train types, including the Class 350 Desiro, Class 323 Electrostar, Class 170 Turbostar, and Class 172 Turbostar. These trains offer a range of onboard facilities, such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. Passengers can purchase a range of tickets, including single, return, and season tickets. The most popular routes operated by West Midlands Trains include Birmingham to London Euston, Birmingham to Wolverhampton, and Birmingham to Coventry.

West Midlands Trains from Brighton to Birmingham train information:

Average Duration: 4 h 2 min
Cheapest Price: £78

Southern Rail is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates a wide range of services, from high-speed intercity trains to local commuter services. Its trains include the InterCity 125, InterCity 225, and Class 444 and 450. It also offers a variety of ticket types, such as Advance, Off-Peak, and Super Off-Peak. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Southern Rail are London to Brighton, London to Southampton, and London to Portsmouth.

Brighton to Birmingham train information with Southern:

Average Duration: 3 h 35 min
Cheapest Price: £69

Gatwick Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates between London Victoria and Gatwick Airport, with trains running every 15 minutes throughout the day. The trains are modern and comfortable, with air-conditioning and free Wi-Fi. There are two types of trains: the Gatwick Express and the Southern service. The Gatwick Express is the fastest service, taking just 30 minutes to reach the airport. The Southern service takes a few minutes longer but offers more stops along the way.

Thameslink is a train service that operates in the United Kingdom. It is operated by Govia Thameslink Railway and serves the counties of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, London, and Surrey. The trains run from early morning until late at night, with some services running 24 hours a day. There are a variety of train types available, including Class 700 Desiro City, Class 377 Electrostar, Class 387/1 Electrostar, and Class 319/0. Ticket types include Anytime, Off-Peak, Super Off-Peak, and Advance. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. The most popular routes for Thameslink are London to Brighton, London to Bedford, and London to Luton.

Brighton to Birmingham train information with Thameslink:

Average Duration: 3 h 48 min
Cheapest Price: £78
Thameslink frequency: 25 a day

FAQs: Brighton to Birmingham train

FAQs: Travel by train from Brighton to Birmingham 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 Brighton to Birmingham.

Cheap train tickets from Brighton to Birmingham can start from as little as £26 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Brighton to Birmingham is £70; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The train time from Brighton to Birmingham is on average 3 h 12 min for the 136 mile long journey, but the time it takes to go between Brighton and Birmingham by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Brighton to Birmingham leaves at 01: 15. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Brighton to Birmingham leaves at 23: 22.

There are 6 trains a day from Brighton to Birmingham which require at least one change with Avanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways, West Midlands Trains, Southern, Thameslink or CrossCountry. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

When taking a train from Brighton to Birmingham, you can count on Avanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways, West Midlands Trains, Southern, Thameslink or CrossCountry for the best way to get you to Birmingham. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service to Birmingham from Brighton and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 23: 22.

A trip to Birmingham from Brighton is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 12 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from Brighton to Birmingham is November.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel from Brighton to Birmingham including taking a train or coach.