The distance between Northampton and Brighton is around 192km (119 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 15m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Northampton 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 Airport London T5 and then to Brighton.
There are several options for getting from Northampton to Brighton by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £12 ($14) and will take around 4h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £37 ($44).
The distance between Northampton and Brighton is around 192km (119 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 166km (103 miles)
It takes around 2h 35m to get from Northampton and Brighton by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Northampton to Brighton is to drive which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx £37 ($44).
The cheapest way to travel between Northampton and Brighton, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £12 ($14) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Northampton and Brighton. It typically takes around 2h 35m and departs every 30 mins.
There are no direct train services that runs from Northampton 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 2h 35m.
London Midland and Thameslink run train services between Northampton and Brighton. Trains depart every 30 mins and will take around 2h 35m, 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 Northampton and Brighton. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Northampton to Brighton. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Heathrow Airport London T5. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 40m.
National Express run regular bus services between Northampton and Brighton. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 4h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Northampton to Brighton. We recommend that you take the train to London Euston and then to Brighton. instead which will take 2h 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Northampton and Brighton. The distance is around 211km (131 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Northampton to Brighton is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around £32 ($38).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 35m | £32($38) | every 30 mins | 192km (119 miles) |
Bus | 4h 40m | £12($14) | every 4 hours | 234km (145 miles) |
Drive | 2h 15m | £37($44) | on demand | 211km (131 miles) |
London Midland
Thameslink
Gatwick Express
Southern Service
The following major airports near Brighton offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.