How to travel from Doncaster to Brighton, United Kingdom

The distance between Doncaster and Brighton is around 336km (209 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 10m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Doncaster 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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Take the train to London Kings Cross and then to Brighton.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    £50($59)
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Train and Plane

Take the train to Manchester Piccadilly then fly from Manchester (MAN) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Brighton.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £265($310)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Brighton.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Distance375km (233 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Doncaster and Brighton

There are several options for getting from Doncaster to Brighton by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £44 ($52) and will take around 4h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £50 ($59).

The distance between Doncaster and Brighton is around 336km (209 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 308km (191 miles)

It takes around 3h 10m to get from Doncaster and Brighton by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Doncaster to Brighton is to take the train which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx £50 ($59).

The cheapest way to travel between Doncaster and Brighton, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £44 ($52) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Doncaster and Brighton. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs every 30 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Doncaster to Brighton. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Kings Cross and London St Pancras International LL. These services run every 30 mins and will take a minimum of 3h 10m.

LNER, Grand Central, Hull Trains, Thameslink, Caledonian Sleeper, Gatwick Express and Southern Service run train services between Doncaster and Brighton. Trains depart every 30 mins and will take around 3h 10m, 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 Doncaster and Brighton. We recommend that you take the train to London Kings Cross and then to Brighton. instead which will take 3h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Doncaster to Brighton. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Piccadilly then fly from Manchester (MAN) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Brighton. instead which will take 4h 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 Doncaster and Brighton. The distance is around 375km (233 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Doncaster to Brighton is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around £50 ($59).

How do I get from Doncaster to Brighton

Compare travel optionsbetween Doncaster and Brighton

Transport options from Doncaster to Brighton
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3h 10m
£50($59)
every 30 mins336km (209 miles)
Train via London Euston4h 45m
£44($52)
twice a week336km (209 miles)
Train and Plane
4h 35m
£265($310)
hourly469km (292 miles)
Drive
3h 55m
£65($77)
on demand375km (233 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