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

The cheapest way to get from Pontefract to Brighton is to drive which costs £55 - £85 and takes 4h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pontefract to Brighton is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs £30 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Pontefract and Brighton?

No, there is no direct bus from Pontefract to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Stuart Road B and arriving at St Peter's Church via Leeds City Bus Station, Lake and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Pontefract and Brighton?

No, there is no direct train from Pontefract to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Pontefract Tanshelf and arriving at Brighton via Wakefield Westgate and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.

How far is it from Pontefract to Brighton?

The distance between Pontefract and Brighton is 239 miles. The road distance is 230.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Pontefract to Brighton without a car is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs £30 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Pontefract to Brighton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pontefract to Brighton bus from?

Pontefract to Brighton bus services, operated by Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, depart from Leeds City Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Pontefract to Brighton train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Pontefract to Brighton?

The best way to get from Pontefract to Brighton is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs £30 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 55m, you could also fly, which costs £70 - £190 and takes 7h 15m.

Where does the Pontefract to Brighton bus arrive?

Pontefract to Brighton bus services, operated by Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, arrive at Lake station.

Where does the Pontefract to Brighton train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Pontefract to Brighton?

Yes, the driving distance between Pontefract to Brighton is 231 miles. It takes approximately 4h 29m to drive from Pontefract to Brighton.

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

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Where can I stay near Brighton?

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

There are 8 ways to get from Pontefract to Brighton by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
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1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to King's Crosstrain Leeds - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brightontrain Cambridge - Brighton / ...
4h 9m
£34–120
Bus
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Lakebus
2. Take the bus from Lake to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to St Peter's Churchbus 025
8h 55m
Drive 229.4 mi
1. Drive from Pontefract to Brightoncar 229.4 mi
4h 29m
£57–82
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Farringdon to Brightontrain
6h 26m
£100–290
Line 28 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Valley Gardens B to Barnsley Interchange/A12bus 28 / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Take the train from London Victoria to Brightontrain
6h 31m
£48–192
Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to London Gatwick Airport
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane LBA - LGW
7h 15m
£70–183
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Brightontrain
6h 45m
£99–229
Train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from York to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
3. Take the train from Farringdon to Brightontrain
7h 21m
£100–342

Pontefract to Brighton by train

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Distance: 237.3 mi
Duration: 4h 9m

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

You can take a train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Brighton via Wakefield Westgate, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stuart Road B to St Peter's Church via Leeds City Bus Station, Lake, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 8h 55m.

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