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

The cheapest way to get from Leeds to Brighton is to bus which costs £40 - £110 and takes 6h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leeds to Brighton is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs £35 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Leeds and Brighton?

No, there is no direct bus from Leeds station to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Leeds City Bus Station and arriving at Preston Circus via Coach Park and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Leeds and Brighton?

No, there is no direct train from Leeds to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Leeds and arriving at Brighton via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.

How far is it from Leeds to Brighton?

The distance between Leeds and Brighton is 240 miles. The road distance is 247.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leeds to Brighton without a car is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs £35 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Leeds to Brighton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leeds to Brighton bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Leeds to Brighton train from?

Leeds to Brighton train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Leeds station.

Train, bus or fly from Leeds to Brighton?

The best way to get from Leeds to Brighton is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs £35 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £110 and takes 6h 59m, you could also fly, which costs £65 - £150 and takes 5h 38m.

Where does the Leeds to Brighton bus arrive?

Leeds to Brighton bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Coach Park station.

Where does the Leeds to Brighton train arrive?

Leeds to Brighton train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Leeds to Brighton?

Yes, the driving distance between Leeds to Brighton is 248 miles. It takes approximately 4h 33m to drive from Leeds to Brighton.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Brighton?

There are 1751+ hotels available in Brighton.

Leeds to Brighton - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Leeds 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 Leeds to King's CrossLeeds - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to BrightonCambridge - Brighton / ...
3h 36m
£38–113
Bus
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Coach Park
2. Take the bus from Coach Park to Heathrow Central Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Preston Circus025
6h 59m
£44–109
Drive 246.2 mi
1. Drive from Leeds to Brighton246.2 mi
4h 33m
£60–87
Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to London Gatwick Airport
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)LBA - LGW
5h 38m
£65–144
Train via Sheffield
1. Take the train from Leeds to Sheffield
2. Take the train from Sheffield to London St Pancras Intl
3. Take the train from London Victoria to Brighton
5h 10m
£48–207
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Farringdon to Brighton
5h 31m
£102–286
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Brighton
5h 39m
£97–237
Train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leeds to Newcastle
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)NCL - LHR
3. Take the train from Farringdon to Brighton
6h 30m
£93–365

Leeds to Brighton by train

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3h 36mAverage Duration

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Distance: 238.2 mi
Duration: 3h 36m

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

You can take a train from Leeds to Brighton via London Kings Cross and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Preston Circus via Coach Park and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 6h 59m.

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