The cheapest and fastest trains from Solihull to Brighton
Cheapest price
£54
Average price
£84
Fastest journey
4 h 7 m
Average duration
4 h 30 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
210 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Solihull to Brighton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Solihull to Brighton will cost around £84 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £54.
Of the 3 trains that leave Solihull for Brighton every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 210 km distance in an average of 4 h 30 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 7 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 7 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.






Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Solihull to Brighton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Solihull to Brighton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £16, and a train costs an average of £37.
Distance: 210 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£71 Average Price | £16 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 35m Average total duration Fastest 3h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 51m Average total duration 8h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Solihull to Brighton train times
The table below shows live departures for Solihull to Brighton trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 20 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 04:41 Solihull | 4h16 | 08:57 Brighton | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 05:41 Solihull | 5h07 | 10:48 Brighton | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:41 Solihull | 4h07 | 12:48 Brighton | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Solihull to Brighton
Trains from Solihull to Brighton run on average 4 times per day, taking around 3h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £37 but you can travel from only £16 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:42, the last at 21:14. The fastest train covers the 210 km distance in 3h 34m.
Distance 210 km |
Average train duration 3h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price £37 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 3h 34m |
First train 00:42 |
Last train 21:14 |
Train companies: Chiltern Railways from Solihull to Brighton trainsChiltern Railways trains will get you between Solihull and Brighton from £16. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Solihull to Brighton train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Solihull to Brighton 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 Brighton, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Solihull and Brighton
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:35 - 00:00 Saturday 06:15 - 00:00 Sunday 09:10 - 23:50
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Access Category A. Step free access to platforms via lifts.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible taxis: If you would like us to assist you in booking an accessible taxi for your onward journey please contact 03456 005 165.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Between platforms 1 and 2
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: Between Platforms 1 & 2.
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: on platform 1
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 03456 005 165
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Opening hours: Monday 07:00 - 15:00 Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 07:00 - 13:0017:00 - 19:00 Friday 07:00 - 20:00 Saturday 08:00 - 20:00 Sunday 11:00 - 13:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Outside Main Station Entrance
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from: Outside station entrance
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Stroudley Road.
- The Grand Central
- The Cyclist
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- £0.50
- Jurys Inn Brighton
- Ibis Brighton City Centre
- My Brighton Hotel
- Located in the main concourse
- Enterprise
- Europcar
- Located in the main concourse
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for trains to London, Gatwick, and the south coast
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Southern and Thameslink services
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