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

The cheapest way to get from Brighton to Wakefield is to drive which costs £55 - £85 and takes 4h 27m.

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.

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 and takes 8h, you could also fly, which costs £65 - £180 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 27m 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 825+ 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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Brighton to London St Pancras Intltrain Brighton - Cambridge / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Wakefield Westgatetrain London Kings Cross - Leeds / ...
3h 33m
£40–129
Bus
1. Take the bus from Preston Circus to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 025
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Lakebus
3. Take the bus from Lake to Leeds City Bus Stationbus
8h
Drive 236.6 mi
1. Drive from Brighton to Wakefieldcar 236.6 mi
4h 27m
£58–84
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 Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain
6h 5m
£100–309
Train via Sheffield
1. Take the train from Brighton to London Victoriatrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Sheffieldtrain
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain
5h 21m
£50–194
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Brighton to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain
6h 6m
£99–232
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
6h 56m
£69–180

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.

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