The distance between Stoke on Trent and Brighton is around 321km (199 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 5m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Stoke on Trent 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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Take the train to London Euston and then to Brighton.
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Take the train to Manchester Piccadilly then fly from Manchester (MAN) to London Gatwick (LGW).
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Take the bus to London Heathrow Airport T2 and T3 and then to Brighton.
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There are several options for getting from Stoke on Trent to Brighton by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £25 ($30) and will take around 6h 25m. 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 £89 ($105).
The distance between Stoke on Trent and Brighton is around 321km (199 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 281km (175 miles)
It takes around 3h 5m to get from Stoke on Trent and Brighton by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Stoke on Trent to Brighton is to take the train which takes around 3h 5m and will set you back approx £89 ($105).
The cheapest way to travel between Stoke on Trent and Brighton, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £25 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Stoke on Trent and Brighton. It typically takes around 3h 5m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Stoke on Trent 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 hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 5m.
Avanti West Coast, Thameslink, CrossCountry and Great Western Railway run train services between Stoke on Trent 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.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Stoke on Trent and Brighton. It typically takes around 6h 25m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Stoke on Trent to Brighton. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Heathrow Airport T2 and T3. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 25m.
Megabus UK and National Express run regular bus services between Stoke on Trent and Brighton. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Stoke on Trent to Brighton. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Piccadilly then fly from Manchester (MAN) to London Gatwick (LGW). instead which will take 3h 50m.
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 Stoke on Trent and Brighton. The distance is around 349km (217 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stoke on Trent to Brighton is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 5m and will usually cost around £89 ($105).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 3h 5m | £89($105) | hourly | 321km (199 miles) |
Train via Reading | 4h 40m | £110($130) | hourly | 350km (218 miles) |
Train and Plane + 2 similar | 3h 50m | £125($150) | hourly | 862km (536 miles) |
Train to Manchester Piccadilly, plane | 3h 50m | £265($315) | hourly | 433km (269 miles) |
Train to Liverpool South Parkway, Fly | 3h 55m | £120($140) | hourly | 825km (513 miles) |
Bus | 6h 25m | £25($30) | once daily | 383km (238 miles) |
Drive | 3h 35m | £61($72) | on demand | 349km (217 miles) |
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