The average train between Brighton and Birmingham NEC takes 2h 43m and the fastest train takes 2h 30m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Brighton to Birmingham NEC. 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 Birmingham NEC. 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 NEC at 1:20 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 2h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Brighton to Birmingham NEC. However, there are services departing from Brighton station and arriving at Birmingham NEC station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.
Brighton to Birmingham NEC train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.
Brighton to Birmingham NEC train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Birmingham International station.
Book your Brighton to Birmingham NEC train tickets online with Thameslink, Avanti West Coast and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Brighton and Birmingham NEC is 211 km. The road distance is 255 km.
You can take a train from Brighton to Birmingham NEC via London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, and Birmingham International in around 2h 59m.
