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

The cheapest way to get from Sunderland to Brighton is to bus via London which costs £19 - £50 and takes 10h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sunderland to Brighton is to train via Newcastle which takes 4h 53m and costs £45 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Sunderland and Brighton?

No, there is no direct bus from Sunderland to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Interchange and arriving at St Peter's Church via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Sunderland and Brighton?

No, there is no direct train from Sunderland to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Sunderland and arriving at Brighton via Newcastle and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.

How far is it from Sunderland to Brighton?

The distance between Sunderland and Brighton is 334 miles. The road distance is 322.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sunderland to Brighton without a car is to train via Newcastle which takes 4h 53m and costs £45 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Sunderland to Brighton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Brighton bus from?

Sunderland to Brighton bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Brighton train from?

Sunderland to Brighton train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Newcastle station.

Train or bus from Sunderland to Brighton?

The best way to get from Sunderland to Brighton is to train via Newcastle which takes 4h 53m and costs £45 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £50 and takes 9h 13m.

Where does the Sunderland to Brighton bus arrive?

Sunderland to Brighton bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

Where does the Sunderland to Brighton train arrive?

Sunderland to Brighton train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Sunderland to Brighton?

Yes, the driving distance between Sunderland to Brighton is 323 miles. It takes approximately 5h 57m to drive from Sunderland to Brighton.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Brighton?

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Sunderland to Brighton - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Sunderland to Brighton by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Newcastle
best
1. Take the train from Newcastle to King's Crosstrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brightontrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
4h 53m
£49–137
Bus via London
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Interchange to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 426 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to St Peter's Churchbus 025
10h 23m
£20–49
Bus
1. Take the bus from Interchange to London Victoriabus Ukn10 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to St Peter's Churchbus 025
9h 13m
£24–47
Drive 321 mi
1. Drive from Sunderland to Brightoncar 321 mi
5h 57m
£78–112
Fly Newcastle to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Brightontrain
5h 27m
£80–309
Train
1. Take the train from Sunderland to King's Crosstrain Sunderland - London Kings Cross
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brightontrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
5h 7m
£45–133
Fly Newcastle to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NCL - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Brightontrain
5h 37m
£96–253
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane EDI - LGW
5h 56m
£54–212
Fly Newcastle to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain
3. Take the train from Farringdon to Brightontrain
7h 9m
£75–272
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EDI - LHR
3. Take the train from Farringdon to Brightontrain
7h 24m
£112–372

Sunderland to Brighton by train

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Distance: 332.3 mi
Duration: 4h 53m

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

You can take a train from Sunderland to Brighton via Newcastle, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Interchange to St Peter's Church via London Victoria in around 9h 13m.

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