The average train between Brighton and Hove and Birmingham takes 2h 54m and the fastest train takes 2h 42m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Brighton and Hove to Birmingham. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 30 minutes between Brighton and Hove and Birmingham. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Brighton and Hove is at 9:58 PM which arrives into Birmingham at 1:24 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 2h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

2h 46m • 1 change

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9h 53m • 1 change

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Want to know about travelling from Brighton and Hove to Birmingham? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Brighton and Hove to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Brighton and Hove station and arriving at Birmingham station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
Brighton and Hove to Birmingham train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.
Brighton and Hove to Birmingham train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Brighton and Hove to Birmingham train tickets online with Thameslink, Avanti West Coast and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Brighton and Hove and Birmingham is 220.1 km. The road distance is 267 km.
You can take a train from Brighton to Birmingham New Street via London St Pancras Intl and London Euston in around 3h 3m.