How to travel from Glastonbury to Brighton, United Kingdom

The distance between Glastonbury and Brighton is around 237km (147 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 50m.

3 routes found

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

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Train

Take the train to London Paddington and then to Brighton.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £110($135)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Cabot Circus Bond Street then London Heathrow Airport T2 and T3 and then to Brighton.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £22($26)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Brighton.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Distance237km (147 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Glastonbury and Brighton

There are several options for getting from Glastonbury to Brighton by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £22 ($26) and will take around 5h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £41 ($49).

The distance between Glastonbury and Brighton is around 237km (147 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 184km (114 miles)

It takes around 3h 30m to get from Glastonbury and Brighton by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Glastonbury to Brighton is to drive which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx £41 ($49).

The cheapest way to travel between Glastonbury and Brighton, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £22 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Glastonbury and Brighton. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Glastonbury to Brighton. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Castle Cary, London Paddington and Farringdon Without. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 30m.

Great Western Railway and Thameslink run train services between Glastonbury and Brighton. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Glastonbury and Brighton. It typically takes around 5h 45m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Glastonbury to Brighton. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cabot Circus Bond Street and London Heathrow Airport T2 and T3. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 5h 45m.

First Bristol, Megabus UK, FlixBus and National Express run regular bus services between Glastonbury and Brighton. Buses run twice daily and take around 5h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Glastonbury to Brighton. We recommend that you take the train to London Paddington and then to Brighton. instead which will take 3h 30m.

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 Glastonbury and Brighton. The distance is around 237km (147 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Glastonbury to Brighton is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around £110 ($135).

How do I get from Glastonbury to Brighton

Compare travel optionsbetween Glastonbury and Brighton

Transport options from Glastonbury to Brighton
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 30m
£110($135)
every 4 hours296km (184 miles)
Bus
5h 45m
£22($26)
twice daily326km (203 miles)
Drive
2h 50m
£41($49)
on demand237km (147 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