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

The cheapest way to get from Pontefract to Brighton is to bus which costs £35 - £140 and takes 9h 42m.

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 £75 - £140.

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 & Coach Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 42m.

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 £75 - £140.

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 bus from?

Pontefract to Brighton bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leeds City Bus & Coach 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 16m and costs £75 - £140. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £70 - £180 and takes 6h 47m, you could also bus, which costs £35 - £140 and takes 9h 42m.

Where does the Pontefract to Brighton bus arrive?

Pontefract to Brighton bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria 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 32m to drive from Pontefract to Brighton.

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

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Pontefract to Brighton - 9 ways to travel via train, line 28 bus, bus, and car

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There are 9 ways to get from Pontefract to Brighton by train, bus, car, or plane

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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
£76–136
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
9h 42m
£39–138
Line 28 bus, bus, train
1. Take the bus from Valley Gardens B to Barnsley Interchange/A11bus 28 / ...
2. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to London Victoriabus
3. Take the train from London Victoria to Brightontrain
7h 19m
£51–99
Drive 229.4 mi
1. Drive from Pontefract to Brightoncar 229.4 mi
4h 32m
£57–83
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 47m
£71–180
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 44m
£114–353
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 46m
£120–279
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
7h 24m
£129–419
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
7h 40m
£150–355

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, easyJet, and two other airlines fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) once daily.

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