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 £30 - £75 and takes 8h 6m.

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 43m and costs £85 - £140.

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 & Coach Station and arriving at St Peter's Church via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 6m.

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 43m.

How far is it from Leeds to Brighton?

The distance between Leeds and Brighton is 240 miles. The road distance is 258.8 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 43m and costs £85 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 43m 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 & Coach 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 or bus from Leeds to Brighton?

The best way to get from Leeds to Brighton is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs £85 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £75 and takes 8h 6m.

Where does the Leeds to Brighton bus arrive?

Leeds to Brighton bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria 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 259 miles. It takes approximately 4h 15m to drive from Leeds to Brighton.

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

Book your Leeds to Brighton train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Leeds to Brighton bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Brighton?

There are 1824+ 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 Crosstrain Leeds - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brightontrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
3h 43m
£88–137
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to London Victoriabus Uk001 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to St Peter's Churchbus 025
8h 6m
£34–72
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Leeds to Meadowhalltrain
2. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to London Victoriabus
3. Take the train from London Victoria to Brightontrain
6h 39m
£56–112
Drive 257.3 mi
1. Drive from Leeds to Brightoncar 257.3 mi
4h 15m
£65–93
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leeds 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 38m
£115–324
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leeds 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 40m
£120–263
Train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leeds to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
3. Take the train from Farringdon to Brightontrain
6h 34m
£131–390
Train to Newcastle, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leeds to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NCL - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Brightontrain
6h 51m
£156–349

Leeds to Brighton by train

223Weekly Trains

3h 43mAverage Duration

£88Cheapest Price

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Distance: 238.4 mi
Duration: 3h 43m

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 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to St Peter's Church via London Victoria in around 8h 6m.

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