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

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Brighton and Hove is to bus which costs £35 - £90 and takes 4h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Brighton and Hove is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and Brighton and Hove?

No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham station to Brighton and Hove. However, there are services departing from Birmingham Coach Station and arriving at Preston Circus via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Birmingham and Brighton and Hove?

No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Brighton and Hove. 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 3m.

How far is it from Birmingham to Brighton and Hove?

The distance between Birmingham and Brighton and Hove is 167 miles. The road distance is 168.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Birmingham to Brighton and Hove without a car is to train which takes 3h 3m and costs £60 - £150.

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

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

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Brighton and Hove bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Brighton and Hove train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Birmingham to Brighton and Hove?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Brighton and Hove is to train which takes 3h 3m and costs £60 - £150. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £65 - £330 and takes 5h 3m, you could also bus, which costs £35 - £90 and takes 4h 52m.

Where does the Birmingham to Brighton and Hove bus arrive?

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

Where does the Birmingham to Brighton and Hove train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Birmingham to Brighton and Hove?

Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Brighton and Hove is 168 miles. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Birmingham to Brighton and Hove.

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

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Where can I stay near Brighton and Hove?

There are 1810+ hotels available in Brighton and Hove.

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

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There are 6 ways to get from Birmingham to Brighton and Hove 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 3m
£65–148
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 Preston Circusbus 025
4h 52m
£35–86
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Newhall Street to London Victoriabus Uk030 / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Brightontrain London Victoria - Brighton
4h 27m
£39–82
Drive 167.5 mi
1. Drive from Birmingham to Brighton and Hovecar 167.5 mi
2h 57m
£41–59
Fly to London Gatwick Airport
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane BHX - LGW
5h 3m
£70–325
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 19m
£200–506

Birmingham to Brighton and Hove by train and foot

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Distance: 166.1 mi
Duration: 3h 3m

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

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

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