Travel options
from Birmingham to Brighton and Hove

You can get from Birmingham to Brighton and Hove by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

To get from Birmingham to Brighton and Hove on 18 May we recommend taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

10:15Birmingham, Coach Station7h10 17:25Brighton, Coach Station
1 changes
£201One-way
Cheapest
15:30Birmingham, Coach Station7h50 23:20Brighton, Coach Station
1 changes
£131One-way
Other options
20:00Birmingham, Coach Station6h50 02:50Brighton, Coach Station
1 changes
£181One-way
12:45Birmingham, Coach Station7h20 20:05Brighton, Coach Station
1 changes
£181One-way
17:45Birmingham, Coach Station7h00 00:45Brighton, Coach Station
1 changes
£161One-way

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Wed
18 May
£64Chiltern Railways
£13National Express
Thu
19 May
£64Chiltern Railways
£16National Express
Fri
20 May
£58Avanti West Coast
£18National Express
Sat
21 May
£34Avanti West Coast
£12National Express

Travel Information between Birmingham and Brighton and Hove

distanceDistance136 miles (220 km)
modeAvailable travel modesCoach or train
priceTicket price range£12 - £62
cheapestCheapest modeCoach • £12 • 6 h 35 min
fastestFastest modeTrain • £62 • 3 h 7 min
carriersPopular travel companiesNational Express or Chiltern Railways

Take a coach or train to travel 136 miles (220 km) to Brighton and Hove from Birmingham. If speed is a priority, then a train is the best option with an average duration of 3 h 7 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a coach is the best option with prices starting as low as £12. The most popular travel providers which serve this route are National Express or Chiltern Railways among others. Travellers can even take a direct from Birmingham to Brighton and Hove.

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FAQs

What are my travel options from Birmingham to Brighton and Hove?

You can travel to Brighton and Hove from Birmingham 2 different ways: coach or train.

What is the cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Brighton and Hove?

Coach services offer the cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Brighton and Hove. Tickets for a coach cost on average £12.

This is compared to other travel options to Brighton and Hove:

A coach is generally £50 less than a train for the same route. A train costs on average £62 from Birmingham to Brighton and Hove.

What is the fastest way to get from Birmingham to Brighton and Hove?

The fastest way to get to Brighton and Hove from Birmingham is by train with an average travel time of 3 h 7 min.

There are alternative travel options to Brighton and Hove that can usually take longer:

In comparison, getting to Brighton and Hove by coach can take on average 6 h 35 min.

What is the distance from Birmingham to Brighton and Hove?

The distance from Birmingham to Brighton and Hove is approximately 136 miles (220 km).

How many services a day are there to Brighton and Hove from Birmingham?

The average frequency per day from Birmingham to Brighton and Hove is:

  • 25 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Brighton and Hove from Birmingham as scheduled services by coach or train can vary by season or day of the week.

When going from Birmingham to Brighton and Hove, where do I depart from Birmingham and where do I arrive in Brighton and Hove?

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Birmingham to Brighton and Hove:

    Who can get me from Birmingham to Brighton and Hove?

    If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Birmingham to Brighton and Hove, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

    • National Express can get you to Brighton and Hove by coach. You can find a good deal for coach tickets with National Express from Birmingham to Brighton and Hove for £12 on Omio.
    • Chiltern Railways can get you to Brighton and Hove by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with Chiltern Railways from Birmingham to Brighton and Hove for £62 on Omio.

    What other destinations are worth visiting after travelling from Birmingham to Brighton and Hove?

    Many of our customers who book a trip from Birmingham to Brighton and Hove often extend their holiday and travel to other popular destinations like London, Stansted or Bristol. If you’re thinking of adding another destination to your Birmingham and Brighton and Hove itinerary, let Omio find you the best connections between Brighton and Hove and any of these top destinations today!

    When should I book a ticket between Birmingham and Brighton and Hove online to score the best deals?

    Before travelling from Birmingham to Brighton and Hove, it’s good to know what ticket you can book and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:

    • The price of a coach ticket is £12 one way on average for this route.
    • The price of a train ticket is on average £62 one way for this trip.

    But we recommend booking Birmingham to Brighton and Hove tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.

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