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How to get fromWest Midlands to Brightonby train, bus, car or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain train Birmingham New Street - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brightontrain train Bedford - Brighton / ...
    3h 24m
    £28–99

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to London Heathrow Airportbus bus Uk920 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to St Peter's Churchbus bus 025
    6h 13m
    £21–49

  3. Drive 170 mi

    1. Drive from West Midlands to Brightoncar car 170 mi
    3h 1m
    £41–59

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane BHX - LGW
    5h 38m
    £57–159

  5. Train via London

    1. Take the train from Birmingham Moor Street to London Marylebonetrain train Birmingham Moor Street - London Marylebone / ...
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Brightontrain train London Victoria - Brighton
    4h 25m
    £27–112

West Midlands to Brighton by train and foot

Calendar231Weekly Services
Duration3h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket£28Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between West Midlands, Sandwell, England and Brighton, England?

You can take a train from Smethwick Rolfe Street to Brighton via Birmingham New Street, London Euston, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Blue Gates to St Peter's Church via Brunel St, Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 6h 13m.

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