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

The cheapest way to get from Brighton to Wakefield is to bus which costs £40 - £120 and takes 8h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Brighton to Wakefield is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs £40 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Brighton and Wakefield?

No, there is no direct bus from Brighton to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Preston Circus and arriving at Queen Elizabeth GS via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Lake and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Brighton and Wakefield?

No, there is no direct train from Brighton to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Brighton and arriving at Wakefield Westgate via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.

How far is it from Brighton to Wakefield?

The distance between Brighton and Wakefield is 230 miles. The road distance is 238 miles.

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

The best way to get from Brighton to Wakefield without a car is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs £40 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Brighton to Wakefield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brighton to Wakefield bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Brighton to Wakefield train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Brighton to Wakefield?

The best way to get from Brighton to Wakefield is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs £40 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £120 and takes 8h 3m, you could also fly, which costs £65 - £170 and takes 6h 56m.

Where does the Brighton to Wakefield bus arrive?

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

Where does the Brighton to Wakefield train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Brighton to Wakefield?

Yes, the driving distance between Brighton to Wakefield is 238 miles. It takes approximately 4h 24m to drive from Brighton to Wakefield.

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

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Where can I stay near Wakefield?

There are 2042+ hotels available in Wakefield.

Brighton to Wakefield - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Brighton to Wakefield 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Brighton to London St Pancras IntlBrighton - Cambridge / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Wakefield WestgateLondon Kings Cross - Leeds / ...
3h 33m
£40–129
Bus
1. Take the bus from Preston Circus to Heathrow Central Bus Station025
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Lake
3. Take the bus from Lake to Leeds City Bus Station
8h 3m
£40–113
Drive 236.6 mi
1. Drive from Brighton to Wakefield236.6 mi
4h 24m
£58–84
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Brighton to Farringdon
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgate
6h 5m
£98–309
Train via Sheffield
1. Take the train from Brighton to London Victoria
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Sheffield
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Wakefield Kirkgate
5h 23m
£49–204
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Brighton to Southampton Central
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)SOU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgate
5h 56m
£96–223
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)LGW - LBA
6h 56m
£69–170

Brighton to Wakefield by train

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Distance: 228.5 mi
Duration: 3h 33m

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

You can take a train from Brighton to Wakefield Westgate via London St Pancras International and King's Cross in around 3h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Preston Circus to Queen Elizabeth GS via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Lake, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 8h 3m.

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