How to travel from Stoke on Trent to Brighton, United Kingdom

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.

7 routes found

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.

👋 Also check out BrightonStoke on Trent if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to London Euston and then to Brighton.

  • Duration3h 5m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £89($105)
Operated by

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Manchester Piccadilly then fly from Manchester (MAN) to London Gatwick (LGW).

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time2h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £125($150)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to London Heathrow Airport T2 and T3 and then to Brighton.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £25($30)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Brighton.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Distance349km (217 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Stoke on Trent and Brighton

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Stoke on Trent and Brighton

Transport options from Stoke on Trent to Brighton
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3h 5m
£89($105)
hourly321km (199 miles)
Train via Reading4h 40m
£110($130)
hourly350km (218 miles)
Train and Plane + 2 similar
3h 50m
£125($150)
hourly862km (536 miles)
Train to Manchester Piccadilly, plane3h 50m
£265($315)
hourly433km (269 miles)
Train to Liverpool South Parkway, Fly3h 55m
£120($140)
hourly825km (513 miles)
Bus
6h 25m
£25($30)
once daily383km (238 miles)
Drive
3h 35m
£61($72)
on demand349km (217 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