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How to get fromBrighton to East Midlandsby train, bus or car

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

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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 St Pancras Intl to Leicestertrain train London St Pancras International - Sheffield / ...
    3h 46m
    £54–153
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Stationbus bus Uk900
    7h 41m
    £31–46
  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 St Margaret's Bus Stationbus bus 230 / ...
    7h 11m
    £36–83
  4. Drive 162.8 mi

    1. Drive from Brighton to East Midlandscar car 162.8 mi
    3h 41m
    £40–58
  5. Train via Cambridge

    1. Take the train from Brighton to Cambridgetrain train Brighton - Cambridge
    2. Take the train from Cambridge to Melton Mowbraytrain train Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
    4h 51m
    £75–193

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Brighton, England and East Midlands, England?

You can take a train from Brighton to East Midlands via London St Pancras Intl, Leicester, and Melton Mowbray in around 3h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Preston Circus to East Midlands via Heathrow Central Bus Station, St Margaret's Bus Station, Haymarket Bus Station, and Brooksby College in around 7h 11m.

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