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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Brighton is to bus which costs £26 - £55 and takes 7h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Brighton is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs £60 - £270.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Brighton?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at St Peter's Church via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Brighton?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Brighton via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.

How far is it from Chester to Brighton?

The distance between Chester and Brighton is 233 miles. The road distance is 244 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Brighton without a car is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs £60 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Chester to Brighton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Brighton bus from?

Chester to Brighton bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Chester to Brighton train from?

Chester to Brighton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Chester station.

Train, bus or fly from Chester to Brighton?

The best way to get from Chester to Brighton is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs £60 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £55 and takes 7h 1m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £160 and takes 5h 32m.

Where does the Chester to Brighton bus arrive?

Chester to Brighton bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway station.

Where does the Chester to Brighton train arrive?

Chester to Brighton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Chester to Brighton?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Brighton is 244 miles. It takes approximately 4h 24m to drive from Chester to Brighton.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Brighton?

There are 1749+ hotels available in Brighton.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Chester to Brighton 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 Chester to London Eustontrain Chester - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brightontrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
3h 46m
£63–264
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to London Heathrow Airportbus
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to St Peter's Churchbus 025
7h 1m
£27–55
Drive 242.6 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Brightoncar 242.6 mi
4h 24m
£59–85
Fly Liverpool to London Gatwick Airport
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane LPL - LGW
5h 32m
£62–156
Train via Birmingham Airport (BHX)
1. Take the train from Chester to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Readingtrain
3. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
7h 11m
£78–314
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane MAN - LGW
6h 19m
£61–193
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Farringdon to Brightontrain
5h 36m
£90–273
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Brightontrain
5h 46m
£90–217
Fly Liverpool to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane LPL - LHR
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Brightontrain
7h 24m
£141–396

Chester to Brighton by train and foot

82Weekly Services

3h 46mAverage Duration

£63Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Chester to Brighton.

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Distance: 231.9 mi
Duration: 3h 46m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Brighton via London Euston and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to St Peter's Church via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 7h 1m.

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