The distance between Brighton and Leeds is around 384km (239 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 20m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Brighton to Leeds by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Leeds.
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Take the train to London St Pancras International LL and then to Leeds.
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Take the bus to Heathrow Airport London T23 and then to Leeds York Street.
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Drive to Leeds Coach Station.
There are several options for getting from Brighton to Leeds by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £28 ($33) and will take around 5h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £155 ($180).
The distance between Brighton and Leeds is around 384km (239 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 344km (214 miles)
It takes around 3h 40m to get from Brighton and Leeds by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Brighton to Leeds is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx £155 ($180).
The cheapest way to travel between Brighton and Leeds, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £28 ($33) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Brighton and Leeds. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Brighton to Leeds. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London St Pancras International LL and London Kings Cross. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 40m.
Thameslink and LNER run train services between Brighton and Leeds. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Brighton and Leeds. It typically takes around 5h 40m and departs twice a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Brighton to Leeds. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Heathrow Airport London T23. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 5h 40m.
National Express and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Brighton and Leeds. Buses run twice a week and take around 5h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Brighton to Leeds. We recommend that you fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Leeds. instead which will take 3h 20m.
The closest major airport to Leeds is Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Leeds. Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) and Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Brighton and Leeds. The distance is around 411km (255 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Brighton to Leeds is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around £59 ($70).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train + 2 similar | 3h 20m | £155($180) | hourly | 411km (255 miles) |
Train and Plane | 4hrs | £150($175) | hourly | 443km (275 miles) |
Train to Southampton Central, plane | 4h 40m | £250($295) | hourly | 469km (291 miles) |
Train | 3h 40m | £59($70) | hourly | 384km (239 miles) |
Bus | 5h 40m | £28($33) | twice a week | 428km (266 miles) |
Drive | 4h 15m | £47($56) | on demand | 411km (255 miles) |
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East Midlands Railways
Eastern Airways
Blue Islands Limited
Aurigny
The following major airports near Leeds offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.