4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Birmingham to Brighton
Cheapest price on Oct 08
€81
Average ticket price on Oct 08
€100
Fastest journey on Oct 08
3 h 10 m
Average journey duration on Oct 08
3 h 10 m
Trains on Oct 08
12
Distance
220 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Birmingham to Brighton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Birmingham to Brighton will cost around €100 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €81.
It's difficult to get from Birmingham to Brighton without transferring at least 2 times.
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Tube from London Euston to London Bridge9:21 AM3h27Birmingham New Street (BHM)12:48 PMBrighton station (BTN)€811One-way2 transfers- W33940+
G77344+Tube from London Euston to London Victoria9:47 AM3h11Birmingham New Street (BHM)12:58 PMBrighton station (BTN)€811One-way2 transfers - W33891+Tube from London Euston to London Victoria+G773278:47 AM3h10Birmingham New Street (BHM)11:57 AMBrighton station (BTN)€921One-way2 transfers
- W34115+G77319+Tube from London Euston to London Victoria8:17 AM3h10Birmingham New Street (BHM)11:27 AMBrighton station (BTN)€981One-way2 transfers
- W34284+W45430+Tube from London Euston to London Bridge8:21 AM3h27Birmingham New Street (BHM)11:48 AMBrighton station (BTN)€981One-way2 transfers
- W34115+G77319+Tube from London Euston to London Victoria8:17 AM3h10Birmingham New Street (BHM)11:27 AMBrighton station (BTN)€981One-way2 transfers
- W33891+Tube from London Euston to London Victoria+G773278:47 AM3h10Birmingham New Street (BHM)11:57 AMBrighton station (BTN)€921One-way2 transfers
- W33950+Tube from London Euston to London Victoria+G773117:47 AM3h10Birmingham New Street (BHM)10:57 AMBrighton station (BTN)€1111One-way2 transfers
- W34054+G77303+Tube from London Euston to London Victoria7:17 AM3h10Birmingham New Street (BHM)10:27 AMBrighton station (BTN)€1111One-way2 transfers
- W34207+Tube from London Euston to London Victoria+G773359:17 AM3h10Birmingham New Street (BHM)12:27 PMBrighton station (BTN)€981One-way2 transfers
Journey information
Overview: Train from Birmingham to Brighton
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Birmingham to Brighton run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €40 but you can travel from only €12 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:06. The fastest train covers the 220 km distance in 2h 26m.
Distance 220 km |
Average train duration 3h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price €40 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 26m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 11:06 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 14 days |
Live departures
Birmingham to Brighton train times
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham to Brighton trains for tomorrow, Thursday, October 8. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W34262+ P69717+ Y81034+ G26165 | 6:28 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 3h50 | 10:18 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 5 transfers | |
| W34262+G26389+P02416 · L24724 | 6:28 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 3h59 | 10:27 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 4 transfers | |
| W34257+Tube from London Euston to London Bridge+W45524 | 6:47 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 3h26 | 10:13 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 2 transfers | |
| W34054+G77303+Tube from London Euston to London Victoria | 7:17 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 3h10 | 10:27 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 2 transfers | |
| W34205+W45408+Tube from London Euston to London Bridge | 7:21 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 3h27 | 10:48 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 2 transfers | |
| W33950+Tube from London Euston to London Victoria+G77311 | 7:47 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 3h10 | 10:57 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 2 transfers | |
| W34115+Tube from London Euston to London Victoria+G77319 | 8:17 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 3h10 | 11:27 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 2 transfers | |
| W34284+W45430+Tube from London Euston to London Bridge | 8:21 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 3h27 | 11:48 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 2 transfers | |
| W33891+G77327+Tube from London Euston to London Victoria | 8:47 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 3h10 | 11:57 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 2 transfers | |
| W34207+Tube from London Euston to London Victoria+G77335 | 9:17 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 3h10 | 12:27 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 2 transfers | |
| W33942+Tube from London Euston to London Bridge+W45402 | 9:21 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 3h27 | 12:48 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 2 transfers | |
| W33940+Tube from London Euston to London Victoria+G77344 | 9:47 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 3h11 | 12:58 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 2 transfers | |
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FAQs: Trains from Birmingham to Brighton
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham 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
Popular train stations from Birmingham to Brighton
Most Birmingham to Brighton trains use the Birmingham New Street to Brighton station pair, with some services arriving at Hove. Use this guide to compare Birmingham and Brighton train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Birmingham New Street from Birmingham city centre
Birmingham New Street train station facilities and services
Birmingham New Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: All Bar One, Leon, Caffè Nero, Five Guys, Krispy Kreme, The Pasty Shop, Upper Crust, Wasabi, Starbucks, Hotel Chocolat
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud. ATMs are aTM machines are located on the paid concourse.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00, Sun: 07:30 - 23:00. Information desks are in the middle of the station.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is you can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Birmingham New Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Birmingham New Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham New Street: Step-free access in the whole station and ramps available for train access. All platforms have elevators and escalators.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center, Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station), Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham.
Getting to Birmingham Moor Street from Birmingham city centre
Birmingham Moor Street train station facilities and services
Birmingham Moor Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Birmingham Moor Street.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Birmingham Moor Street. ATMs are available at Birmingham Moor Street.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Birmingham Moor Street.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Birmingham Moor Street: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Birmingham Moor Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham Moor Street: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step Free Access Category A. Step free access to all platforms, 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, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Longbridge from Birmingham city centre
Longbridge is 10 km from Birmingham city centre. Public transport options include:
Longbridge train station facilities and services
Longbridge has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Longbridge.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Longbridge. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Longbridge: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Longbridge: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Longbridge: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: A Ticket Vending Machine is available in the Booking Hall, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Which Brighton station do trains from Birmingham arrive at?
Getting to Brighton from Brighton city centre
Brighton train station facilities and services
Brighton has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: The Grand Central, The Cyclist
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Brighton. Information desks are located in the main concourse.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Brighton. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Brighton: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Brighton: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Brighton: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Jurys Inn Brighton, Ibis Brighton City Centre, My Brighton Hotel.
Getting to Hove from Brighton city centre
Hove is 2 km from Brighton city centre. Public transport options include:
Hove train station facilities and services
Hove has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Hove.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Hove.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Hove: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Hove: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Hove: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to all platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office. This station doesn't have tactile surfaces along all platform edges. Please pay attention to where the platform surface changes from smooth to paved or contact us for assistance, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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