How to travel from Nottingham to Brighton, United Kingdom

The distance between Nottingham and Brighton is around 288km (179 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 5m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Nottingham to Brighton by train, bus, 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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Train

Take the train to London St Pancras International and then to Brighton.

  • Duration3h 5m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £63($75)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Fly

Fly from East Midlands (EMA) to London Gatwick (LGW).

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time2h 25m
  • Typical cost
    £335($400)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Heathrow Airport London T23 and then to Brighton.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    £15($18)
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Drive

Drive to Brighton.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Distance305km (190 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nottingham and Brighton

There are several options for getting from Nottingham to Brighton by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £15 ($18) and will take around 5h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £63 ($75).

The distance between Nottingham and Brighton is around 288km (179 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 247km (153 miles)

It takes around 3h 5m to get from Nottingham and Brighton by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nottingham to Brighton is to take the train which takes around 3h 5m and will set you back approx £63 ($75).

The cheapest way to travel between Nottingham and Brighton, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £15 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nottingham and Brighton. It typically takes around 3h 5m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nottingham to Brighton. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London St Pancras International. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 5m.

East Midlands Railways and Thameslink run train services between Nottingham and Brighton. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 5m, 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 Nottingham and Brighton. It typically takes around 5h 45m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nottingham to Brighton. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Heathrow Airport London T23. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 5h 45m.

National Express run regular bus services between Nottingham and Brighton. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 5h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Nottingham and Brighton. Flights depart from East Midlands (EMA) and arrive at London Gatwick (LGW) - via Guernsey (GCI). The flight takes around 2h 25m.

There is no direct flight from Nottingham to Brighton. There is however a flight that goes via Guernsey (GCI). This services will take at least 3h 20m (not including layover time).

The flight from Nottingham to Brighton typically takes around 2h 25m. Flights depart from East Midlands (EMA) and and arrive into London Gatwick (LGW).

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 Nottingham and Brighton. The distance is around 305km (190 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nottingham to Brighton is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 5m and will usually cost around £63 ($75).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Nottingham and Brighton

Transport options from Nottingham to Brighton
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 5m
£63($75)
hourly288km (179 miles)
Fly
3h 20m
£335($400)
hourly706km (439 miles)
Bus
5h 45m
£15($18)
5 times a day338km (210 miles)
Drive
3h 15m
£35($41)
on demand305km (190 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