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How to get fromSt Helens to Brightonby train, car or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from St Helens to Brighton by train, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to London Eustontrain train Preston - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brightontrain train Bedford - Brighton / ...
    4h 25m
    £95–181

  2. Fly Liverpool to London Gatwick Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane LPL - LGW
    5h 47m
    £60–213

  3. Drive 255.1 mi

    1. Drive from St Helens to Brightoncar car 255.1 mi
    4h 26m
    £63–90

  4. Train via Nottingham

    1. Take the train from Warrington Central to Nottinghamtrain train
    2. Take the train from Nottingham to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    3. Take the train from London Victoria to Brightontrain train
    7h 45m
    £134–230

  5. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from St Helens Junction to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    3. Take the train from Farringdon to Brightontrain train
    5h 14m
    £100–286

  6. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train

    1. Take the train from St Helens Junction to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane MAN - SOU
    3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Brightontrain train
    5h 14m
    £108–231

St Helens to Brighton by train and foot

Calendar212Weekly Services
Duration4h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket£95Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between St Helens, England and Brighton, England?

You can take a train from St Helens Central to Brighton via Wigan North Western, London Euston, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 25m. Alternatively, Ryanair and easyJet fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) 3 times a day.

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