The average train between Brighton and Birmingham takes 2h 58m and the fastest train takes 2h 42m. There is an hourly train service 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.
Trains run hourly 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 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Brighton to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Brighton station and arriving at Birmingham station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
Brighton to Birmingham train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.
Brighton to Birmingham train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Brighton to Birmingham train tickets online with Thameslink, Avanti West Coast and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Brighton and Birmingham is 220.3 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.
