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 30m.

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 16m and costs £70 - £150.

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 16m.

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 16m and costs £70 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Pontefract to Brighton, including transfers.

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 or fly from Pontefract to Brighton?

The best way to get from Pontefract to Brighton is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs £70 - £150. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £75 - £220 and takes 6h 10m.

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 30m 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?

There are 1733+ hotels available in Brighton.

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

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 Wakefield Westgate to King's Crosstrain Leeds - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brightontrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
4h 16m
£70–141
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to London Victoriabus Uk001 / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Brightontrain London Victoria - Brighton
7h 58m
£46–98
Drive 229.4 mi
1. Drive from Pontefract to Brightoncar 229.4 mi
4h 30m
£57–82
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
6h 10m
£78–220
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 37m
£108–309
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 38m
£115–248
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
6h 32m
£116–410
Train to Newcastle, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from York to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NCL - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Brightontrain
6h 48m
£143–339

Pontefract to Brighton by train

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Distance: 237.4 mi
Duration: 4h 16m

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 16m. Alternatively, Ryanair, Aurigny, and easyJet fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) once daily.

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