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How to get fromBrighton to Birminghamby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Brighton to Birmingham by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. 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
    £65–125

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road to Gatwick Airport South Terminalbus bus Uk066 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus bus Uk920
    5h 12m
    £20–31

  3. Drive  167.2 mi

    1. Drive from Brighton to Birminghamcar car 167.2 mi
    2h 57m
    £43–61

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane LGW - BHX
    5h 11m
    £73–199

  5. Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

    1. Take the bus from Preston Circus to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 025
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 210 / ...
    5h 30m
    £31–48

Brighton to Birmingham by train and foot

Calendar364Weekly Services
Duration3h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket£65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 166.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 3m

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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road to Birmingham - Jennens Road via Gatwick Airport South Terminal in around 5h 12m.

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