The distance between Liverpool and Brighton is around 395km (245 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 15m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Liverpool 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 Heathrow Central Bus Station and then to Brighton.
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There are several options for getting from Liverpool to Brighton by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £30 ($35) and will take around 8hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £87 ($105).
The distance between Liverpool and Brighton is around 395km (245 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 347km (216 miles)
It takes around 3h 15m to get from Liverpool and Brighton by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Liverpool to Brighton is to take the train which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx £87 ($105).
The cheapest way to travel between Liverpool and Brighton, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £30 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Liverpool and Brighton. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Liverpool to Brighton. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Euston and Victoria station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 15m.
Avanti West Coast, Gatwick Express, Southern Service and Thameslink run train services between Liverpool 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 Liverpool and Brighton. It typically takes around 8hrs and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Liverpool to Brighton. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Heathrow Central Bus Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8hrs.
Megabus UK and National Express run regular bus services between Liverpool and Brighton. Buses run once daily and take around 8hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Liverpool 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 Liverpool and Brighton. The distance is around 435km (270 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Liverpool to Brighton is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around £87 ($105).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 3h 15m | £87($105) | hourly | 395km (245 miles) |
Train via London Euston | 3h 50m | £110($130) | hourly | 396km (246 miles) |
Bus | 8hrs | £30($35) | once daily | 482km (300 miles) |
Drive | 4h 30m | £50($59) | on demand | 435km (270 miles) |
Gatwick Express
Southern Service
Thameslink
Eastern Airways
The following major airports near Brighton offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.