Day trip from Birmingham to Brighton
Brighton lies 220 km (137 mi) south-east of Birmingham, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 220 km (137 mi) apart, Brighton is a realistic day trip from Birmingham: about 3 h 35 min each way by road.
| Birmingham | Brighton | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Population | 1.2 million | 283,870 |
| Elevation | 149 m (489 ft) | 29 m (95 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Postal codes | B1–B99 | BN2–TR2 |
Where to book tours and tickets in Brighton
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Staying in Brighton
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Common questions
How far is Brighton from Birmingham?
220 km (137 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Birmingham; by road roughly 269 km (167 mi).
How long does it take to get from Birmingham to Brighton by road?
About 3 h 35 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Birmingham and Brighton?
No, both are on Europe/London at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.