The distance between Worcester and Brighton is around 280km (174 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 60m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Worcester 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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Take the train to London Paddington and then to Brighton.
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Take the bus to Heathrow Airport London T23 and then to Brighton.
There are several options for getting from Worcester to Brighton by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £14 ($16) and will take around 5h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £49 ($58).
The distance between Worcester and Brighton is around 280km (174 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 210km (130 miles)
It takes around 3h 35m to get from Worcester and Brighton by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 60m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Worcester to Brighton is to drive which takes around 2h 60m and will set you back approx £49 ($58).
The cheapest way to travel between Worcester and Brighton, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £14 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Worcester and Brighton. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs hourly.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Worcester and Brighton with no changeovers required. The train runs 5 times a week and takes 5h 20m.
Great Western Railway and Thameslink run train services between Worcester and Brighton. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 35m, 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 Worcester and Brighton. It typically takes around 5h 15m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Worcester to Brighton. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Heathrow Airport London T23. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 15m.
National Express run regular bus services between Worcester and Brighton. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Worcester to Brighton. We recommend that you take the train to London Paddington and then to Brighton. instead which will take 3h 35m.
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 Worcester and Brighton. The distance is around 280km (174 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 60m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Worcester to Brighton is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around £74 ($87).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 3h 35m | £74($87) | hourly | 282km (175 miles) |
Train to Brighton | 5h 20m | £76($90) | once daily | 331km (205 miles) |
Bus | 5h 15m | £14($16) | once daily | 290km (180 miles) |
Drive | 2h 60m | £49($58) | on demand | 280km (174 miles) |
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