How to travel from Stratford-upon-Avon to Brighton, United Kingdom

The distance between Stratford-upon-Avon and Brighton is around 244km (152 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 35m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Stratford-upon-Avon 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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Train

Take the train to London Marylebone and then to Brighton.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £63($74)
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Bus

Take the bus to London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 and then to Brighton.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    £32($38)
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Drive

Drive to Brighton.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Distance244km (152 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Stratford-upon-Avon and Brighton

There are several options for getting from Stratford-upon-Avon to Brighton by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £32 ($38) and will take around 4h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £28 ($33).

The distance between Stratford-upon-Avon and Brighton is around 244km (152 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 187km (116 miles)

It takes around 3h 15m to get from Stratford-upon-Avon and Brighton by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Stratford-upon-Avon to Brighton is to drive which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx £28 ($33).

The cheapest way to travel between Stratford-upon-Avon and Brighton, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £32 ($38) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Stratford-upon-Avon and Brighton. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Stratford-upon-Avon to Brighton. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Leamington Spa, London Marylebone, Baker Street station and London Bridge station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 15m.

Chiltern Railways, Thameslink and Southern Service run train services between Stratford-upon-Avon 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.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Stratford-upon-Avon and Brighton. It typically takes around 4h 45m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Stratford-upon-Avon to Brighton. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Chipping Norton West Street, Oxford City Centre George Street and London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 45m.

Megabus UK, Oxford Bus Company and National Express run regular bus services between Stratford-upon-Avon and Brighton. Buses run hourly and take around 4h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Stratford-upon-Avon to Brighton. We recommend that you take the train to London Marylebone 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Stratford-upon-Avon and Brighton. The distance is around 244km (152 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stratford-upon-Avon to Brighton is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around £63 ($74).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Stratford-upon-Avon and Brighton

Transport options from Stratford-upon-Avon to Brighton
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 15m
£63($74)
every 4 hours255km (158 miles)
Bus
4h 45m
£32($38)
4 times a day251km (156 miles)
Drive
2h 35m
£28($33)
on demand244km (152 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