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 £35 - £60 and takes 8h 10m.

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 £75 - £190.

Is there a direct bus between York and Brighton?

No, there is no direct bus from York to Brighton. However, there are services departing from York and arriving at St Peter's Church via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.

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 254.1 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 £75 - £190.

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 FlixBus, depart from York 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 24m and costs £75 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 8h 10m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £210 and takes 7h 9m.

Where does the York to Brighton bus arrive?

York to Brighton bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport 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?

There are 1776+ hotels available in Brighton.

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 Crosstrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brightontrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
3h 24m
£77–185
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from York to London Heathrow Airportbus Ukn14
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to St Peter's Churchbus 025
8h 10m
£37–58
Drive 252.6 mi
1. Drive from York to Brightoncar 252.6 mi
4h 57m
£63–90
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
£99–300
Train via Sheffield
1. Take the train from York to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Take the train from London Victoria to Brightontrain
5h 19m
£77–192
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
£96–442
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 9m
£59–202
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
£121–343
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 14m
£104–231

York to Brighton by train

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3h 24mAverage Duration

£77Cheapest Price

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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 York to St Peter's Church via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 8h 10m.

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