The distance between Lichfield and Brighton is around 275km (171 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3hrs.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Lichfield 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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Take the train to London Euston and then to Brighton.
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Take the bus to Dale End then London Heathrow Airport T2 and T3 and then to Brighton.
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There are several options for getting from Lichfield to Brighton by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £23 ($27) and will take around 5h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £51 ($60).
The distance between Lichfield and Brighton is around 275km (171 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 237km (147 miles)
It takes around 3h 15m to get from Lichfield and Brighton by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Lichfield to Brighton is to drive which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx £51 ($60).
The cheapest way to travel between Lichfield and Brighton, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £23 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Lichfield and Brighton. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Lichfield to Brighton. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lichfield Trent Valley High Level, London Euston and London St Pancras International LL. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 15m.
London Midland, Avanti West Coast and Thameslink run train services between Lichfield and Brighton. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Lichfield and Brighton. It typically takes around 5h 40m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Lichfield to Brighton. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Dale End, Birmingham Brunel Street and London Heathrow Airport T2 and T3. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 5h 40m.
NX West Midlands, Megabus UK and National Express run regular bus services between Lichfield and Brighton. Buses run twice daily and take around 5h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lichfield to Brighton. We recommend that you take the train to London Euston and then to Brighton. instead which will take 3h 15m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Lichfield and Brighton. The distance is around 292km (181 miles) by road and it will take around 3hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lichfield to Brighton is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around £39 ($46).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 3h 15m | £39($46) | hourly | 275km (171 miles) |
Bus | 5h 40m | £23($27) | twice daily | 317km (197 miles) |
Drive | 3hrs | £51($60) | on demand | 292km (181 miles) |
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Aer Lingus
Thameslink
Chiltern Railways
Gatwick Express
Southern Service
NX West Midlands
The following major airports near Brighton offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.