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

The cheapest way to get from Whitehaven to Brighton is to drive which costs £85 - £130 and takes 6h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Whitehaven to Brighton is to train and fly which takes 6h 22m and costs £80 - £260.

Is there a direct train between Whitehaven and Brighton?

No, there is no direct train from Whitehaven to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Whitehaven and arriving at Brighton via Carlisle and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.

How far is it from Whitehaven to Brighton?

The distance between Whitehaven and Brighton is 393 miles. The road distance is 363.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Whitehaven to Brighton without a car is to train which takes 6h 42m and costs £95 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 6h 42m to get from Whitehaven to Brighton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Whitehaven to Brighton train from?

Whitehaven to Brighton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Whitehaven station.

Where does the Whitehaven to Brighton train arrive?

Whitehaven to Brighton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Carlisle station.

Can I drive from Whitehaven to Brighton?

Yes, the driving distance between Whitehaven to Brighton is 363 miles. It takes approximately 6h 26m to drive from Whitehaven to Brighton.

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

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Where can I stay near Brighton?

There are 1721+ hotels available in Brighton.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Whitehaven to Brighton by train, 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 Whitehaven to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to London Eustontrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brightontrain
6h 42m
£98–263
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Whitehaven to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane GLA - LGW
6h 22m
£82–255
Drive 361.1 mi
1. Drive from Whitehaven to Brightoncar 361.1 mi
6h 26m
£90–130
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Corkickle to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brightontrain
7h 38m
£143–257
Train, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport
1. Take the train from Whitehaven to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane EDI - LGW
6h 53m
£97–230
Train, train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Whitehaven to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
4. Take the train from Farringdon to Brightontrain
8h
£129–408
Train, train to Newcastle, fly to Southampton Airport
1. Take the train from Whitehaven to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NCL - SOU
4. Take the train from Southampton Central to Brightontrain
8h 15m
£151–347
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Luton Airport
1. Take the train from Whitehaven to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane GLA - LTN
4. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Brightontrain
7h 43m
£116–293
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Whitehaven to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Airporttrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
4. Take the train from Farringdon to Brightontrain
8h 22m
£149–379
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport
1. Take the train from Whitehaven to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Airporttrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
4. Take the train from Southampton Central to Brightontrain
8h 22m
£156–318

Whitehaven to Brighton by train and foot

116Weekly Services

6h 42mAverage Duration

£98Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Whitehaven to Brighton.

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Distance: 390.3 mi
Duration: 6h 42m

What companies run services between Whitehaven, Cumbria, England and Brighton, England?

You can take a train from Whitehaven to Brighton via Carlisle, London Euston, and London St Pancras Intl in around 6h 42m.

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