Rome2Rio

How to get fromBrighton to Leedsby train, bus, car, or plane

Find Transport to Leeds

See all options

There are 8 ways to get from Brighton to Leeds 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.

  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Brighton to London St Pancras Intltrain train Brighton - Bedford / ...
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Leedstrain train London Kings Cross - Leeds / ...
    3h 53m
    £95–120

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Old Steine to London Victoriabus bus 817
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus Uk002 / ...
    7h 27m
    £33–70

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Brighton to London Victoriatrain train Brighton - London Victoria
    2. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Leeds City Bus Stationbus bus Ukn31 / ...
    6h 39m
    £48–85

  4. Drive  255.5 mi

    1. Drive from Brighton to Leedscar car 255.5 mi
    4h 13m
    £65–93

  5. Fly London Gatwick Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport

    1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane plane LGW - LBA
    5h 46m
    £71–202

  6. Train to London City Airport, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport

    1. Take the train from Brighton to London Bridgetrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane plane LCY - LBA
    6h 52m
    £278–644

  7. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Brighton to Farringdontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Leedstrain train
    6h 9m
    £117–337

  8. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Take the train from Brighton to Farringdontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane LHR - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Leedstrain train
    6h 40m
    £126–366

Brighton to Leeds by train

Calendar235Weekly Trains
Duration3h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket£95Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Brighton to Leeds.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 238.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 53m

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

You can take a train from Brighton to Leeds via London St Pancras International and King's Cross in around 3h 53m. Alternatively, Ryanair, easyJet, and two other airlines fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) once daily.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Booking & Getting There