How to travel from Brighton to Peak District National park, United Kingdom

The distance between Brighton and Peak District National park is around 377km (234 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 30m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Brighton to Peak District National park by train, car, plane and subway. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Peak District National parkBrighton if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Edale.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £155($185)
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Train

Take the train to London St Pancras International LL and then to Sheffield.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £90($105)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Peak District National Park.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Distance377km (234 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Brighton and Peak District National park

There are several options for getting from Brighton to Peak District National park by train, car, plane and subway. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £90 ($105) and will take around 4h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £155 ($185).

The distance between Brighton and Peak District National park is around 377km (234 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 298km (185 miles)

It takes around 4h 50m to get from Brighton and Peak District National park by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Brighton to Peak District National park is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx £155 ($185).

The cheapest way to travel between Brighton and Peak District National park, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £90 ($105) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Brighton and Peak District National park. It typically takes around 4h 50m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Brighton to Peak District National park. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London St Pancras International LL, Sheffield and Edale. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 50m.

Thameslink and East Midlands Railways run train services between Brighton and Peak District National park. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Brighton and Peak District National park. We recommend that you fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Edale. instead which will take 3h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Brighton to Peak District National park. We recommend that you fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Edale. instead which will take 3h 30m.

The closest major airport to Peak District National park is Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) which is approximately 37km (23 miles) from Peak District National park. Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) and East Midlands Airport (EMA) (EMA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Brighton and Peak District National park. The distance is around 377km (234 miles) by road and it will take around 4hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Brighton to Peak District National park is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around £90 ($105).

How do I get from Brighton to Peak District National park

Compare travel optionsbetween Brighton and Peak District National park

Transport options from Brighton to Peak District National park
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 3 similar
3h 30m
£155($185)
hourly378km (235 miles)
Train and Plane4h 15m
£150($180)
hourly410km (255 miles)
Train to Southampton Central, Fly4h 50m
£255($300)
hourly437km (271 miles)
Fly to Leeds Bradford (LBA), Train5h 20m
£130($155)
hourly938km (583 miles)
Train
4h 50m
£90($105)
hourly384km (239 miles)
Drive
4hrs
£43($51)
on demand377km (234 miles)

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Airports near Peak District National park

The following major airports near Peak District National park offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
37km (23 miles) from Peak District National park
DSA
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
International Airport
Distance
51km (32 miles) from Peak District National park
EMA
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
International Airport
Distance
61km (38 miles) from Peak District National park