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

The cheapest way to get from Brighton to Sofia is to fly which costs $65 - $230 and takes 6h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Brighton to Sofia is to fly which takes 6h 15m and costs $65 - $230.

Is there a direct bus between Brighton and Sofia?

No, there is no direct bus from Brighton to Sofia. However, there are services departing from Brighton and arriving at Sofia via Tirana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h.

Is there a direct train between Brighton and Sofia?

No, there is no direct train from Brighton to Sofia. However, there are services departing from Brighton and arriving at Sofia Sever via London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Wien Hbf, Bucharest and Gorna Oryahovitsa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 57m.

How far is it from Brighton to Sofia?

The distance between Brighton and Sofia is 2165 km.

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

The best way to get from Brighton to Sofia without a car is to train and bus which takes 31h 23m and costs $500 - $900.

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

It takes approximately 7h 49m to get from Brighton to Sofia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brighton to Sofia bus from?

Brighton to Sofia bus services, operated by Anumi Travel, depart from Brighton station.

Where do I catch the Brighton to Sofia train from?

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

Bus or fly from Brighton to Sofia?

The best way to get from Brighton to Sofia is to bus which takes 42h and costs . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $65 - $230 and takes 6h 15m.

Where does the Brighton to Sofia bus arrive?

Brighton to Sofia bus services, operated by Anumi Travel, arrive at Tirana station.

What is the time difference between Brighton and Sofia?

Sofia is 2h ahead of Brighton. It is currently 10:31 AM in Brighton and 12:31 PM in Sofia.

Where does the Brighton to Sofia train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Sofia?

There are 2151+ hotels available in Sofia.

Brighton to Sofia - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car

There are 11 ways to get from Brighton to Sofia by train, plane, bus, car, car train, night train, busferry, or car ferry

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

Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Brighton to Farringdontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane LHR - SOF
7h 49m
$152–322
Fly from London Gatwick Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane LGW - SOF
6h 15m
$66–226
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Brighton to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris Est to Muenchen Hbftrain Tgv
4. Take the train from München Hbf to Wien Westbahnhoftrain Drf / ...
5. Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal to Sofia Knyaginya Maria Luiza Stationbus
31h 23m
$535–862
Bus
1. Take the bus from Brighton to Tiranabus
2. Take the bus from Tirana to Sofiabus
42h
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Brighton to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Sofiacar
22h 50m
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Brighton to London Bridgetrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane STN - SOF
7h 46m
$92–388
Train to Luton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Brighton to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane LTN - SOF
7h 48m
$113–493
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Brighton to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham Internationaltrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane BHX - SOF
8h 44m
$128–398
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Brighton to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
3. Take the night train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Wien Hbfnighttrain Nj
4. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
5. Take the night train from Bucharest to Gorna Oryahovitsanighttrain
6. Take the train from Gorna Oryahovitsa to Sofia Severtrain 461 / ...
46h 57m
$519–969
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from St Peter's Church to Railway Stationbus 29 / ...
2. Take the busferry from Maidstone to Motrubusferry
3. Take the bus from Motru to Drobeta-Turnu Severinbus
4. Take the bus from Drobeta-Turnu Severin to Sofiabus
2d 2h
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Brighton to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Sofiacar
24h 4m
$432–660

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Sofia Airport (SOF) flights

28Weekly Planes

5h 20mAverage Duration

$68Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Brighton to Sofia.

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Distance: 2,165.3 km
Duration: 7h 49m

What companies run services between Brighton, England and Sofia, Bulgaria?

You can take a bus from Brighton to Sofia via Tirana in around 42h. Alternatively, easyJet flies from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Sofia Airport (SOF) twice a week.

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