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

The cheapest way to get from Brighton to Harlech is to drive which costs £65 - £110 and takes 5h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Brighton to Harlech is to drive which takes 5h 15m and costs £65 - £110.

Is there a direct train between Brighton and Harlech?

No, there is no direct train from Brighton to Harlech. However, there are services departing from Brighton and arriving at Harlech via London Euston, Birmingham New Street and Machynlleth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 52m.

How far is it from Brighton to Harlech?

The distance between Brighton and Harlech is 306 miles. The road distance is 285.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Brighton to Harlech without a car is to train which takes 8h 52m and costs £50 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 8h 52m to get from Brighton to Harlech, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brighton to Harlech bus from?

Brighton to Harlech bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Preston Circus station.

Where do I catch the Brighton to Harlech train from?

Brighton to Harlech train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.

Train or bus from Brighton to Harlech?

The best way to get from Brighton to Harlech is to train which takes 8h 52m and costs £50 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 13h 39m.

Where does the Brighton to Harlech bus arrive?

Brighton to Harlech bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Brighton to Harlech train arrive?

Brighton to Harlech train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Brighton to Harlech?

Yes, the driving distance between Brighton to Harlech is 285 miles. It takes approximately 5h 15m to drive from Brighton to Harlech.

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

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Where can I stay near Harlech?

There are 1499+ hotels available in Harlech.

Brighton to Harlech - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

Q: Is there a direct bus between Brighton and Harlech?

No, there is no direct bus from Brighton to Harlech. However, there are services departing from Preston Circus and arriving at Maes Parcio Cefn-coed via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 and Minffordd station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 39m.

There are 4 ways to get from Brighton to Harlech by train, bus, or car

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Train
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1. Take the train from Brighton to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Machynllethtrain
4. Take the train from Machynlleth to Harlechtrain
8h 52m
£50–169
Bus
1. Take the bus from Preston Circus to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 025
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
3. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Minffordd stationbus T2
13h 39m
Drive 283.4 mi
1. Drive from Brighton to Harlechcar 283.4 mi
5h 15m
£70–101
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Brighton to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Wolverhamptontrain
3. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Machynllethtrain
4. Take the bus from Bus Depot to Minffordd stationbus T2
11h 38m

Brighton to Harlech by train and foot

53Weekly Services

8h 52mAverage Duration

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Distance: 304.5 mi
Duration: 8h 52m

What companies run services between Brighton, England and Harlech, Wales?

You can take a train from Brighton to Harlech via London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, Birmingham New Street, and Machynlleth in around 8h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Preston Circus to Maes Parcio Cefn-coed via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4, and Minffordd station in around 13h 39m.

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