What is the cheapest way to get from Blackpool to Brighton?

The cheapest way to get from Blackpool to Brighton is to train and bus which costs £30 - £90 and takes 9h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Blackpool to Brighton?

The fastest way to get from Blackpool to Brighton is to train which takes 4h 31m and costs £55 - £260.

Is there a direct bus between Blackpool and Brighton?

No, there is no direct bus from Blackpool to Brighton. However, there are services departing from National Express Coach Facility and arriving at St Peter's Church via Manchester Airport The Station and South Terminal Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Blackpool and Brighton?

No, there is no direct train from Blackpool to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Blackpool North and arriving at Brighton via Preston and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.

How far is it from Blackpool to Brighton?

The distance between Blackpool and Brighton is 281 miles. The road distance is 289.7 miles.

How do I travel from Blackpool to Brighton without a car?

The best way to get from Blackpool to Brighton without a car is to train which takes 4h 31m and costs £55 - £260.

How long does it take to get from Blackpool to Brighton?

It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Blackpool to Brighton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Blackpool to Brighton bus from?

Blackpool to Brighton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from National Express Coach Facility station.

Where do I catch the Blackpool to Brighton train from?

Blackpool to Brighton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Blackpool to Brighton?

The best way to get from Blackpool to Brighton is to train which takes 4h 31m and costs £55 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 14m.

Where does the Blackpool to Brighton bus arrive?

Blackpool to Brighton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Airport The Station.

Where does the Blackpool to Brighton train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Blackpool to Brighton?

Yes, the driving distance between Blackpool to Brighton is 290 miles. It takes approximately 5h 9m to drive from Blackpool to Brighton.

How do I get a train ticket from Blackpool to Brighton?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Blackpool to Brighton?

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Where can I stay near Brighton?

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Blackpool to Brighton - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Blackpool to Brighton by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain Preston - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brightontrain Cambridge - Brighton / ...
4h 31m
£58–257
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Airporttrain Blackpool North - Manchester Airport
2. Take the bus from Manchester Airport to Gatwick Airport South Terminalbus Uk980
9h 5m
£33–89
Drive 288 mi
1. Drive from Blackpool to Brightoncar 288 mi
5h 9m
£71–102
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Farringdon to Brightontrain
5h 50m
£89–279
Bus
1. Take the bus from National Express Coach Facility to Manchester Airport The Stationbus 121 / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to South Terminal Coach Stationbus
3. Take the bus from South Terminal Bus Station to St Peter's Churchbus 025
9h 14m
Train to Liverpool, fly to London Gatwick Airport
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Huytontrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane LPL - LGW
6h 32m
£77–196
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Brightontrain
6h 8m
£93–215
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane GLA - LGW
6h 39m
£70–257

Blackpool to Brighton by train and foot

236Weekly Services

4h 31mAverage Duration

£58Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Blackpool to Brighton.

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Distance: 278.9 mi
Duration: 4h 31m

What companies run services between Blackpool, England and Brighton, England?

You can take a train from Blackpool North to Brighton via Preston, London Euston, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from National Express Coach Facility to St Peter's Church via Manchester Airport The Station and South Terminal Bus Station in around 9h 14m.

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