How to travel from Swansea to Brighton, United Kingdom

The distance between Swansea and Brighton is around 356km (221 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 50m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Swansea 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 and Plane

Take the train to Bridgend then fly from Cardiff (CWL) to London Gatwick (LGW).

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time2h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £135($160)
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Train

Take the train to London Paddington and then to Brighton.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £79($95)
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Bus

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

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £17($20)
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Drive

Drive to Brighton.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Distance365km (227 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Swansea and Brighton

There are several options for getting from Swansea to Brighton by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £17 ($20) and will take around 6h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £41 ($49).

The distance between Swansea and Brighton is around 356km (221 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 279km (174 miles)

It takes around 4hrs to get from Swansea and Brighton by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Swansea to Brighton is to drive which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx £41 ($49).

The cheapest way to travel between Swansea and Brighton, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £17 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Swansea and Brighton. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Swansea to Brighton. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Paddington and Victoria station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4hrs.

Great Western Railway, Gatwick Express, Southern Service and Transport for Wales run train services between Swansea and Brighton. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4hrs, 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 Swansea and Brighton. It typically takes around 6h 50m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Swansea to Brighton. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Heathrow Airport London T23. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 50m.

National Express, Megabus UK and FlixBus run regular bus services between Swansea and Brighton. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 6h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Swansea to Brighton. We recommend that you take the train to Bridgend then fly from Cardiff (CWL) to London Gatwick (LGW). instead which will take 3h 55m.

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 Swansea and Brighton. The distance is around 365km (227 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Swansea to Brighton is to take the train which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around £79 ($95).

How do I get from Swansea to Brighton

Compare travel optionsbetween Swansea and Brighton

Transport options from Swansea to Brighton
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
3h 55m
£135($160)
hourly892km (554 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4hrs
£79($95)
hourly393km (244 miles)
Train via Cardiff Central5h 20m
£90($105)
hourly356km (221 miles)
Bus
6h 50m
£17($20)
every 4 hours424km (264 miles)
Drive
3h 50m
£41($49)
on demand365km (227 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