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

The cheapest way to get from Wakefield to Brighton is to bus which costs £19 - £60 and takes 9h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wakefield to Brighton is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs £35 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Wakefield and Brighton?

No, there is no direct bus from Wakefield station to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Wakefield Bus Station and arriving at St Peter's Church via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Wakefield and Brighton?

No, there is no direct train from Wakefield to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Wakefield Westgate and arriving at Brighton via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.

How far is it from Wakefield to Brighton?

The distance between Wakefield and Brighton is 230 miles. The road distance is 238.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Wakefield to Brighton without a car is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs £35 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Wakefield to Brighton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wakefield to Brighton bus from?

Wakefield to Brighton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Wakefield to Brighton train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Wakefield to Brighton?

The best way to get from Wakefield to Brighton is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs £35 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £60 and takes 9h 18m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £180 and takes 6h 58m.

Where does the Wakefield to Brighton bus arrive?

Wakefield to Brighton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where does the Wakefield to Brighton train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Wakefield to Brighton?

Yes, the driving distance between Wakefield to Brighton is 238 miles. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from Wakefield to Brighton.

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

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Where can I stay near Brighton?

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Wakefield to Brighton - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Wakefield 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 Wakefield Westgate to King's Crosstrain Leeds - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brightontrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
3h 31m
£39–159
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 561 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to St Peter's Churchbus 025
9h 18m
£19–57
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to London Victoriabus Ukn31 / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Brightontrain London Victoria - Brighton
6h 53m
£27–97
Drive 236.7 mi
1. Drive from Wakefield to Brightoncar 236.7 mi
4h 28m
£58–84
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
5h 42m
£96–283
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
5h 52m
£97–227
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 58m
£57–180
Train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
3. Take the train from Farringdon to Brightontrain
6h 54m
£106–408

Wakefield to Brighton by train

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Distance: 228.6 mi
Duration: 3h 31m

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

You can take a train from Wakefield Westgate to Brighton via London Kings Cross and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wakefield Bus Station to St Peter's Church via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 9h 18m.

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