What is the cheapest way to get from East Midlands to Brighton?

The cheapest way to get from East Midlands to Brighton is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 3h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from East Midlands to Brighton?

The fastest way to get from East Midlands to Brighton is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs £70 - £150.

How far is it from East Midlands to Brighton?

The distance between East Midlands and Brighton is 172 miles. The road distance is 164 miles.

How do I travel from East Midlands to Brighton without a car?

The best way to get from East Midlands to Brighton without a car is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs £70 - £150.

How long does it take to get from East Midlands to Brighton?

It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from East Midlands to Brighton, including transfers.

Train or bus from East Midlands to Brighton?

The best way to get from East Midlands to Brighton is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs £70 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £75 and takes 7h 5m.

Can I drive from East Midlands to Brighton?

Yes, the driving distance between East Midlands to Brighton is 164 miles. It takes approximately 3h 43m to drive from East Midlands to Brighton.

Where can I stay near Brighton?

There are 1776+ hotels available in Brighton.

East Midlands to Brighton - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from East Midlands to Brighton by train, bus, or car

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 Leicester to London St Pancras Intltrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brightontrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
3h 16m
£74–145
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brooksby College to Haymarket Bus Stationbus 5A / ...
2. Take the bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to London Victoriabus
3. Take the train from London Victoria to Brightontrain
6h 35m
£40–73
Drive 163.1 mi
1. Drive from East Midlands to Brightoncar 163.1 mi
3h 43m
£40–58
Train via Cambridge
1. Take the train from Melton Mowbray to Cambridgetrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Cambridge to Brightontrain Cambridge - Brighton
4h 33m
£107–234
Bus
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to St Peter's Churchbus 025
7h 5m
£54–71

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from East Midlands to Brighton.

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Distance: 171 mi
Duration: 3h 16m

What companies run services between East Midlands, England and Brighton, England?

You can take a vehicle from East Midlands to Brighton via Melton Mowbray, Leicester, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from East Midlands to St Peter's Church via Brooksby College, Haymarket Bus Station, St Margaret's Bus Station, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 7h 5m.

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