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How to get fromBrighton to Birmingham NECby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Brighton to Birmingham NEC 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 Internationaltrain train London Euston - Birmingham New Street / ...
    2h 59m
    £58–144

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Birmingham Airport: Stop Hbus bus Uk920
    5h 23m
    £29–57

  3. 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 Airport Bus Terminalbus bus 210
    4h 57m
    £32–80

  4. Drive 163.6 mi

    1. Drive from Brighton to Birmingham NECcar car 163.6 mi
    2h 43m
    £40–58

  5. Fly

    1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane LGW - BHX
    5h 13m
    £67–469

Brighton to Birmingham NEC by train and foot

Calendar368Weekly Services
Duration2h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket£58Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 158.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 59m

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

You can take a train from Brighton to Birmingham NEC via London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, and Birmingham International in around 2h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Preston Circus to Birmingham NEC via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal in around 4h 57m.

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