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

The cheapest way to get from York to Brighton is to bus which costs £40 - £90 and takes 7h 24m.

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 16m and costs £35 - £120.

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 Preston Circus via Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.

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 16m.

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 16m and costs £35 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 16m 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 or bus from York to Brighton?

The best way to get from York to Brighton is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs £35 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £90 and takes 7h 24m.

Where does the York to Brighton bus arrive?

York to Brighton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 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 54m 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 - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from York 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 York to King's CrossEdinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to BrightonCambridge - Brighton / ...
3h 16m
£37–115
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Low Ousegate to Leeds Bus Station Entrance843 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to London Victoria
3. Take the train from London Victoria to Brighton
7h 13m
Drive 252.1 mi
1. Drive from York to Brighton252.1 mi
4h 54m
£62–89
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from York to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Farringdon to Brighton
6h 13m
£110–297
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rail Station to Heathrow Terminal 5801
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Preston Circus025
7h 24m
£44–90
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport
1. Take the train from York to Leeds
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)LBA - LGW
6h 12m
£69–184
Train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from York to Newcastle
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)NCL - LHR
3. Take the train from Farringdon to Brighton
5h 46m
£94–311
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from York to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Brighton
6h 21m
£105–248
Train to Newcastle, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from York to Newcastle
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)NCL - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Brighton
6h 4m
£114–292

York to Brighton by train

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3h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 241 mi
Duration: 3h 16m

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 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rail Station to Preston Circus via Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 7h 24m.

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