How to travel from Cotswolds to Brighton, United Kingdom

The distance between Cotswolds and Brighton is around 228km (142 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 25m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Cotswolds to Brighton by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out BrightonCotswolds if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to London Paddington and then to Brighton.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £87($105)
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Drive

Drive to Brighton.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Distance228km (142 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cotswolds and Brighton

There are several options for getting from Cotswolds to Brighton by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £84 ($100) and will take around 5h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £26 ($31).

The distance between Cotswolds and Brighton is around 228km (142 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 327km (203 miles)

It takes around 2h 45m to get from Cotswolds and Brighton by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cotswolds to Brighton is to drive which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx £26 ($31).

The cheapest way to travel between Cotswolds and Brighton, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £84 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Cotswolds and Brighton. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Cotswolds to Brighton. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kemble, London Paddington and Victoria station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 45m.

Great Western Railway, Gatwick Express and Southern Service run train services between Cotswolds and Brighton. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 45m, 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 Cotswolds and Brighton. We recommend that you drive to Brighton. instead which will take 2h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cotswolds to Brighton. We recommend that you take the train to London Paddington and then to Brighton. instead which will take 2h 45m.

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

Yes it is possible to drive from Cotswolds and Brighton. The distance is around 228km (142 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cotswolds to Brighton is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around £87 ($105).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Cotswolds and Brighton

Transport options from Cotswolds to Brighton
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 45m
£87($105)
hourly255km (158 miles)
Train to Brighton5h 20m
£84($100)
5 times a week309km (192 miles)
Drive
2h 25m
£26($31)
on demand228km (142 miles)

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Airports near Brighton

The following major airports near Brighton offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

LGW
Gatwick Airport (LGW)
International Airport
Distance
37km (23 miles) from Brighton
LHR
Heathrow Airport (LHR)
International Airport
Distance
75km (47 miles) from Brighton
LCY
London City Airport (LCY)
International Airport
Distance
77km (48 miles) from Brighton