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

The cheapest way to get from Brighton to York is to bus which costs £35 - £60 and takes 8h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Brighton to York is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs £40 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Brighton and York?

No, there is no direct bus from Brighton to York. However, there are services departing from Preston Circus and arriving at York via London Heathrow Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Brighton and York?

No, there is no direct train from Brighton to York. However, there are services departing from Brighton and arriving at York via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.

How far is it from Brighton to York?

The distance between Brighton and York is 243 miles. The road distance is 253.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Brighton to York without a car is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs £40 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Brighton to York, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brighton to York bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Brighton to York train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Brighton to York?

The best way to get from Brighton to York is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs £40 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 8h 48m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £180 and takes 7h 25m.

Where does the Brighton to York bus arrive?

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

Where does the Brighton to York train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Brighton to York?

Yes, the driving distance between Brighton to York is 253 miles. It takes approximately 4h 57m to drive from Brighton to York.

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

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

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Where can I stay near York?

There are 1872+ hotels available in York.

Brighton to York - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Brighton to York 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 Intltrain Brighton - Bedford / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Yorktrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
3h 20m
£41–144
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Preston Circus to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 025
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Yorkbus Ukn14
8h 48m
£37–59
Drive 251.8 mi
1. Drive from Brighton to Yorkcar 251.8 mi
4h 57m
£62–89
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 Yorktrain
5h 49m
£90–368
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 Yorktrain
5h 36m
£55–258
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 Yorktrain
6h 35m
£98–304
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 Yorktrain
5h 44m
£110–274
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
7h 25m
£58–178
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 Airport to Yorktrain
6h 31m
£98–240

Brighton to York by train

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3h 20mAverage Duration

£41Cheapest Price

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Distance: 241.1 mi
Duration: 3h 20m

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

You can take a train from Brighton to York via London St Pancras International and King's Cross in around 3h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Preston Circus to York via London Heathrow Airport in around 8h 48m.

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