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 £40 - £70 and takes 7h 22m.

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 47m and costs £90 - £140.

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 Coach Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 22m.

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 47m.

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 47m and costs £90 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 47m 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 National Express, 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 47m and costs £90 - £140. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £75 - £190 and takes 5h 44m, you could also bus, which costs £40 - £70 and takes 7h 22m.

Where does the Chester to Brighton bus arrive?

Chester to Brighton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach 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?

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

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There are 9 ways to get from Chester to Brighton by train, bus, car, or plane

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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 47m
£91–134
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 830
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 210 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to St Peter's Churchbus 025
7h 22m
£40–68
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to London Victoriabus Uk021 / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Brightontrain London Victoria - Brighton
6h 32m
£46–84
Drive 242.6 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Brightoncar 242.6 mi
4h 24m
£60–87
Fly Liverpool to London Gatwick Airport
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane LPL - LGW
5h 44m
£79–186
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 14m
£83–229
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 35m
£114–334
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 6m
£160–531
Fly Liverpool to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London City Airport (LCY)plane LPL - LCY
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Brightontrain
6h 55m
£393–658

Chester to Brighton by train and foot

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3h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 231.9 mi
Duration: 3h 47m

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 47m. Alternatively, Ryanair and easyJet fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) 5 times a day.

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