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Brighton to Birmingham trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Brighton and Birmingham takes 2h 55m and the fastest train takes 2h 42m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Brighton 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.

2h 55m
Duration
166 mi
Distance
£78
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Brighton to London St Pancras Intltrain train Brighton - Bedford / ...
  2. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain train London Euston - Birmingham New Street / ...
3h 3m
£60–127

Brighton to Birmingham train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Brighton and Birmingham. The earliest departure is at 4:12 AM at night, and the last departure from Brighton is at 9:58 PM which arrives into Birmingham at 1:32 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 2h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast2h 43m • 1 change

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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast2h 43m • 1 change

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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast2h 42m • 1 change

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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast2h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast3h 36m • 1 change

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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast2h 43m • 1 change

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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast2h 47m • 1 change

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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast2h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast3h 36m • 1 change

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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast2h 43m • 1 change

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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast2h 47m • 1 change

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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast2h 48m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Brighton 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.

Map of how to get from Brighton to Birmingham.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 166.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 55m

What companies run services between Brighton, England and Birmingham, England?

You can take a train from Brighton to Birmingham New Street via London St Pancras Intl and London Euston in around 3h 3m.

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