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

The cheapest way to get from Derby to Brighton is to bus which costs £28 - £65 and takes 7h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Derby to Brighton is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs £90 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Derby and Brighton?

No, there is no direct bus from Derby station to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Derby Bus Station and arriving at St Peter's Church via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Derby and Brighton?

No, there is no direct train from Derby to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Derby and arriving at Brighton via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.

How far is it from Derby to Brighton?

The distance between Derby and Brighton is 182 miles. The road distance is 180.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Derby to Brighton without a car is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs £90 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Derby to Brighton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Derby to Brighton bus from?

Derby to Brighton bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Derby Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Derby to Brighton train from?

Derby to Brighton train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Derby station.

Train, bus or fly from Derby to Brighton?

The best way to get from Derby to Brighton is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs £90 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £65 and takes 7h 36m, you could also fly, which costs £85 - £160 and takes 5h 26m.

Where does the Derby to Brighton bus arrive?

Derby to Brighton bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

Where does the Derby to Brighton train arrive?

Derby to Brighton train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Derby to Brighton?

Yes, the driving distance between Derby to Brighton is 180 miles. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Derby to Brighton.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Brighton?

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Derby to Brighton - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Derby to Brighton by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Derby to London St Pancras Intltrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brightontrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
3h 10m
£91–148
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Derby Bus Station to London Victoriabus Uk004 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to St Peter's Churchbus 025
7h 36m
£28–62
Drive 179.1 mi
1. Drive from Derby to Brightoncar 179.1 mi
3h 35m
£44–64
Fly from East Midlands Airport
1. Fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane EMA - LGW
5h 26m
£90–160
Train via Tamworth
1. Take the train from Tamworth to London Eustontrain Liverpool Lime Street - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Brightontrain London Victoria - Brighton
3h 19m
£75–178
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane BHX - LGW
6h 1m
£80–213

Derby to Brighton by train

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3h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 181 mi
Duration: 3h 10m

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

You can take a train from Derby to Brighton via London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Derby Bus Station to St Peter's Church via London Victoria in around 7h 36m.

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