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

The cheapest way to get from Brighton to Leeds is to bus which costs £40 - £75 and takes 9h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Brighton to Leeds is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs £85 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Brighton and Leeds?

No, there is no direct bus from Brighton to Leeds station. However, there are services departing from Preston Circus and arriving at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Brighton and Leeds?

No, there is no direct train from Brighton to Leeds. However, there are services departing from Brighton and arriving at Leeds via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.

How far is it from Brighton to Leeds?

The distance between Brighton and Leeds is 240 miles. The road distance is 258 miles.

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

The best way to get from Brighton to Leeds without a car is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs £85 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Brighton to Leeds, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brighton to Leeds bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Brighton to Leeds train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Brighton to Leeds?

The best way to get from Brighton to Leeds is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs £85 - £130. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £65 - £170 and takes 5h 41m, you could also bus, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 9h 51m.

Where does the Brighton to Leeds bus arrive?

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

Where does the Brighton to Leeds train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Brighton to Leeds?

Yes, the driving distance between Brighton to Leeds is 258 miles. It takes approximately 4h 15m to drive from Brighton to Leeds.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Leeds?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Brighton to London St Pancras Intltrain Brighton - Bedford / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Leedstrain London Kings Cross - Leeds / ...
3h 53m
£88–126
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Preston Circus to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 025
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 230 / ...
3. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 240 / ...
9h 51m
£44–73
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Brighton to London Victoriatrain Brighton - London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Leeds City Bus Stationbus Ukn31 / ...
6h 27m
£46–81
Drive 256.5 mi
1. Drive from Brighton to Leedscar 256.5 mi
4h 15m
£64–92
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane LGW - LBA
5h 41m
£66–162
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Brighton to Farringdontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Leedstrain
5h 59m
£111–308
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Brighton to Farringdontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Leedstrain
6h 34m
£120–367
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Brighton to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Leedstrain
6h 37m
£143–315

Brighton to Leeds by train

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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 KLM fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) twice daily.

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