Birmingham to Brighton Trains

Birmingham to Brighton trains

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The average train between Birmingham and Brighton takes 3h 12m and the fastest train takes 2h 56m. There is an hourly train service from Birmingham to Brighton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 12m
Duration: 166 mi
Distance: £83
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain Birmingham New Street - London Euston / ...
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brightontrain Bedford - Brighton / ...

3h 3m

£65–149

Birmingham to Brighton train times

Trains run hourly between Birmingham and Brighton. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 11:11 PM which arrives into Brighton at 6:10 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 3h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

12:21 PM → 3:18 PM
2h 57m • 1 change
1:21 PM → 4:18 PM
2h 57m • 1 change
2:21 PM → 5:21 PM
3h • 1 change
2:47 PM → 5:44 PM
2h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

5:30 AM → 8:43 AM
3h 13m • 1 change
6:05 AM → 9:13 AM
3h 8m • 1 change
6:47 AM → 9:48 AM
3h 1m • 1 change
7:47 AM → 10:48 AM
3h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

5:30 AM → 8:43 AM
3h 13m • 1 change
6:05 AM → 9:13 AM
3h 8m • 1 change
6:47 AM → 9:48 AM
3h 1m • 1 change
7:47 AM → 10:48 AM
3h 1m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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