How to travel from Belfast to Brighton, United Kingdom
The distance between Belfast and Brighton is around 585km (364 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 30m.
12 routes found
We've found 12 different ways to get from Belfast to Brighton by plane, train, subway, ferry, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Brighton → Belfast if you're planning a return trip.
Fly to London Gatwick (LGW)
Fly from Belfast City (BHD) to London Gatwick (LGW).
- Duration2h 30m
- Flight time1h 40m
- Typical cost£110($130)
6 similiar routes
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Cairnryan then take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station then Heathrow Airport London T23 and then to Brighton.
- Duration14h 25m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£46($54)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas and then to Liverpool then take the train to London Euston and then to Brighton.
- Duration10h 30m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£160($190)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Cairnryan then drive to Brighton.
- Duration10h 30m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£87($105)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Belfast and Brighton
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Belfast to Brighton by plane, train, subway, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around £46 ($54) and will take around 14h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £110 ($130).
The distance between Belfast and Brighton is around 585km (364 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 573km (356 miles)
It takes around 2h 45m to get from Belfast and Brighton by plane.
The quickest way to get from Belfast to Brighton is to fly which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx £110 ($130).
The cheapest way to travel between Belfast and Brighton is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around £46 ($54) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Belfast and Brighton. We recommend that you fly from Belfast City (BHD) to London Gatwick (LGW). instead which will take 2h 30m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Belfast and Brighton. We recommend that you fly from Belfast City (BHD) to London Gatwick (LGW). instead which will take 2h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Belfast and Brighton. Flights depart from Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS) and arrive at London Gatwick (LGW). The flight takes around 1h 30m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Belfast and Brighton with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 30m.
easyJet fly between Belfast and Brighton. Flights depart from Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS) and and arrive into London Gatwick (LGW). These flights usually take around 1h 30m.
The flight from Belfast to Brighton typically takes around 1h 30m. Flights depart from Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS) and and arrive into London Gatwick (LGW).
The closest major airport to Brighton is Gatwick Airport (LGW) (LGW) which is approximately 37km (23 miles) from Brighton. Heathrow Airport (LHR) (LHR) and London City Airport (LCY) (LCY) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Belfast to Brighton. We recommend that you fly from Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS) to London Gatwick (LGW). instead which will take 2h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Belfast to Brighton is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around £100 ($115).
Compare travel optionsbetween Belfast and Brighton
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly to London Gatwick (LGW) + 6 similar | 2h 30m | £110($130) | hourly | 585km (364 miles) |
| Fly | 2h 45m | £100($115) | hourly | 632km (393 miles) |
| Fly to London Heathrow (LHR), Train | 2h 55m | £180($215) | hourly | 618km (384 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 3h 10m | £210($250) | hourly | 622km (387 miles) |
| Fly to London Stansted (STN), train | 3h 50m | £85($100) | hourly | 705km (438 miles) |
| Fly to London Luton (LTN), Train | 3h 55m | £125($145) | hourly | 663km (412 miles) |
| Fly to Southampton (SOU), Train | 3h 55m | £155($185) | hourly | 618km (384 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 14h 25m | £46($54) | once daily | 978km (608 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 2 similar | 10h 30m | £160($190) | 3 times a week | 634km (394 miles) |
| Ferry to Cairnryan, train | 10h 50m | £230($270) | 6 times a week | 976km (606 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Train | 14h 25m | £95($115) | 3 times a week | 713km (443 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 10h 30m | £87($105) | every 4 hours | 841km (523 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Belfast and Brighton
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Loganair
Eastern Airways
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Ferry operators
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
Stena Line
Airports near Brighton
The following major airports near Brighton offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Gatwick Airport (LGW)
- Distance
- 37km (23 miles) from Brighton
Heathrow Airport (LHR)
- Distance
- 75km (47 miles) from Brighton
London City Airport (LCY)
- Distance
- 77km (48 miles) from Brighton