What is the cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Brighton?

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Brighton is to bus which costs £26 - £50 and takes 5h.

What is the fastest way to get from Birmingham to Brighton?

The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Brighton is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and Brighton?

No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham station to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Birmingham Coach Station and arriving at St Peter's Church via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.

Is there a direct train between Birmingham and Brighton?

No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Birmingham New Street and arriving at Brighton via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.

How far is it from Birmingham to Brighton?

The distance between Birmingham and Brighton is 167 miles. The road distance is 168.9 miles.

How do I travel from Birmingham to Brighton without a car?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Brighton without a car is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs £60 - £130.

How long does it take to get from Birmingham to Brighton?

It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from Birmingham to Brighton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Brighton bus from?

Birmingham to Brighton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Birmingham Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Brighton train from?

Birmingham to Brighton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Birmingham New Street station.

Train, bus or fly from Birmingham to Brighton?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Brighton is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs £60 - £130. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £70 - £230 and takes 5h 3m, you could also bus, which costs £26 - £50 and takes 5h.

Where does the Birmingham to Brighton bus arrive?

Birmingham to Brighton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Birmingham to Brighton train arrive?

Birmingham to Brighton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Birmingham to Brighton?

Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Brighton is 169 miles. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Birmingham to Brighton.

How do I get a train ticket from Birmingham to Brighton?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Birmingham to Brighton?

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Where can I stay near Brighton?

There are 1721+ hotels available in Brighton.

Birmingham to Brighton - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Birmingham to Brighton by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain Birmingham New Street - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brightontrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
3h 2m
£63–127
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 210 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to St Peter's Churchbus 025
5h
£27–45
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to London Victoriabus Uk020 / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Brightontrain London Victoria - Brighton
4h 32m
£37–70
Drive 167.9 mi
1. Drive from Birmingham to Brightoncar 167.9 mi
2h 59m
£42–61
Fly to London Gatwick Airport
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane BHX - LGW
5h 3m
£73–229
Fly to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to London City Airport (LCY)plane BHX - LCY
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Brightontrain
6h 29m
£197–450

Birmingham to Brighton by train and foot

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Distance: 166.1 mi
Duration: 3h 2m

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

You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Brighton via London Euston and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 2m. Alternatively, Aurigny, Ryanair, and two other airlines fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) 4 times a day.

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