How to travel from Crewe to Brighton, United Kingdom

The distance between Crewe and Brighton is around 340km (211 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3hrs.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Crewe to Brighton by train, 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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Train via London Euston

Take the train to London Euston and then to Brighton.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £66($78)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Liverpool South Parkway then fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Gatwick (LGW).

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Flight time2h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £120($140)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Brighton.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Distance368km (229 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Crewe and Brighton

There are several options for getting from Crewe to Brighton by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £66 ($78) and will take around 3hrs.

The distance between Crewe and Brighton is around 340km (211 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 298km (185 miles)

It takes around 3h 15m to get from Crewe and Brighton by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Crewe to Brighton is to take the train which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx £66 ($78).

The cheapest way to travel between Crewe and Brighton, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £66 ($78) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Crewe and Brighton. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs every 30 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Crewe to Brighton. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Euston and London St Pancras International LL. These services run every 30 mins and will take a minimum of 3h 15m.

Avanti West Coast, London Midland, Thameslink, Gatwick Express and Southern Service run train services between Crewe and Brighton. Trains depart every 30 mins and will take around 3h 15m, 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 Crewe and Brighton. We recommend that you take the train to London Euston and then to Brighton. instead which will take 3hrs.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Crewe to Brighton. We recommend that you take the train to Liverpool South Parkway then fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Gatwick (LGW). instead which will take 3h 35m.

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 Crewe and Brighton. The distance is around 368km (229 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Crewe to Brighton is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around £89 ($105).

How do I get from Crewe to Brighton

Compare travel optionsbetween Crewe and Brighton

Transport options from Crewe to Brighton
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train via London Euston + 1 similar
3hrs
£66($78)
hourly343km (213 miles)
Train3h 15m
£89($105)
every 30 mins340km (211 miles)
Train and Plane
3h 35m
£120($140)
hourly801km (498 miles)
Drive
3h 50m
£64($76)
on demand368km (229 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Crewe and Brighton

Train operators

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