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 £30 - £85 and takes 8h 41m.

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 49m and costs £60 - £250.

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 Newhall St and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 41m.

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 49m.

How far is it from Preston to Brighton?

The distance between Preston and Brighton is 263 miles. The road distance is 274.4 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 49m and costs £60 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 3h 49m 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 FlixBus, 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 49m and costs £60 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £85 and takes 8h 41m.

Where does the Preston to Brighton bus arrive?

Preston to Brighton bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Newhall St 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 274 miles. It takes approximately 4h 40m 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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Preston to Brighton - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Preston 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 Preston to London EustonPreston - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to BrightonCambridge - Brighton / ...
3h 49m
£63–244
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals540 / ...
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to St Peter's Church025
9h 42m
£22–99
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newhall St
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Heathrow Central Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to St Peter's Church025
8h 41m
£33–83
Drive 272.8 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Brighton272.8 mi
4h 40m
£67–97
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Farringdon to Brighton
5h 8m
£96–277
Train to Liverpool, fly to London Gatwick Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quay
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)LPL - LGW
6h 5m
£79–188
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Brighton
5h 16m
£91–228

Preston to Brighton by train and foot

235Weekly Services

3h 49mAverage Duration

£63Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Preston to Brighton.

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Distance: 261.6 mi
Duration: 3h 49m

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 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to St Peter's Church via Newhall St and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 8h 41m.

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