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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Brighton is to bus which costs £45 - £140 and takes 7h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Brighton is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs £70 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Brighton?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at St Peter's Church via Manchester Central Coach Station and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Brighton?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Brighton via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.

How far is it from Preston to Brighton?

The distance between Preston and Brighton is 263 miles. The road distance is 274.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Brighton without a car is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs £70 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Preston to Brighton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Brighton bus from?

Preston to Brighton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Preston to Brighton train from?

Preston to Brighton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Preston to Brighton?

The best way to get from Preston to Brighton is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs £70 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £140 and takes 7h 40m.

Where does the Preston to Brighton bus arrive?

Preston to Brighton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where does the Preston to Brighton train arrive?

Preston to Brighton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Preston to Brighton?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Brighton is 275 miles. It takes approximately 4h 43m to drive from Preston to Brighton.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Brighton?

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Preston to Brighton - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brightontrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
3h 56m
£74–163
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 802
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to St Peter's Churchbus 025
7h 40m
£47–135
Drive 273.1 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Brightoncar 273.1 mi
4h 43m
£68–98
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston 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 31m
£107–338
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoriabus Uk030
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Brightontrain London Victoria - Brighton
8h 7m
£50–92
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston 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 33m
£112–259
Train to Liverpool, fly to London Gatwick Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane LPL - LGW
6h 27m
£79–189

Preston to Brighton by train and foot

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3h 56mAverage Duration

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Distance: 261.7 mi
Duration: 3h 56m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Brighton via London Euston and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to St Peter's Church via Manchester Central Coach Station and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 7h 40m.

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