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

The cheapest way to get from York to Brighton is to drive which costs £60 - £90 and takes 4h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from York to Brighton is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs £40 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between York and Brighton?

No, there is no direct bus from York station to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Rail Station and arriving at St Peter's Church via Milton Keynes Coachway and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.

Is there a direct train between York and Brighton?

No, there is no direct train from York to Brighton. However, there are services departing from York and arriving at Brighton via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.

How far is it from York to Brighton?

The distance between York and Brighton is 242 miles. The road distance is 253.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from York to Brighton without a car is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs £40 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from York to Brighton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the York to Brighton bus from?

York to Brighton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rail Station.

Where do I catch the York to Brighton train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from York to Brighton?

The best way to get from York to Brighton is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs £40 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £100 and takes 8h 40m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £180 and takes 7h 8m.

Where does the York to Brighton bus arrive?

York to Brighton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Milton Keynes Coachway station.

Where does the York to Brighton train arrive?

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

Can I drive from York to Brighton?

Yes, the driving distance between York to Brighton is 254 miles. It takes approximately 4h 57m to drive from York to Brighton.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Brighton?

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

There are 8 ways to get from York to Brighton by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from York to King's Crosstrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brightontrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
3h 23m
£40–139
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rail Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 561 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to St Peter's Churchbus 025
8h 40m
£56–99
Drive 252.1 mi
1. Drive from York to Brightoncar 252.1 mi
4h 57m
£62–89
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from York to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Farringdon to Brightontrain
6h 4m
£101–297
Train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from York to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
3. Take the train from Farringdon to Brightontrain
5h 52m
£90–331
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
7h 8m
£57–177
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from York to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Brightontrain
6h 15m
£107–235
Train to Newcastle, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from York to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NCL - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Brightontrain
6h 3m
£111–279

York to Brighton by train

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Distance: 241.1 mi
Duration: 3h 23m

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

You can take a train from York to Brighton via London Kings Cross and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rail Station to St Peter's Church via Milton Keynes Coachway and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 8h 40m.

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