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 £45 - £80 and takes 7h 56m.

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 24m and costs £85 - £130.

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 Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 56m.

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 24m.

How far is it from York to Brighton?

The distance between York and Brighton is 243 miles. The road distance is 253.8 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 24m and costs £85 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 24m 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 24m and costs £85 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £80 and takes 7h 56m.

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 5h 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?

There are 1731+ hotels available in Brighton.

York to Brighton - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 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 24m
£88–122
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rail Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 801
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to St Peter's Churchbus 025
7h 56m
£49–77
Drive 252.4 mi
1. Drive from York to Brightoncar 252.4 mi
5h
£64–92
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 2m
£126–349
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from York to London Victoriabus Uk014 / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Brightontrain London Victoria - Brighton
7h 57m
£50–90
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
£120–348
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport
1. Take the train from York to Leedstrain
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane LBA - LGW
7h 2m
£80–223

York to Brighton by train

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Distance: 241.1 mi
Duration: 3h 24m

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 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rail Station to St Peter's Church via Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 7h 56m.

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