How to travel from Worcester to Brighton, United Kingdom

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.

4 routes found

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.

👋 Also check out BrightonWorcester if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to London Paddington and then to Brighton.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £74($87)
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Bus

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

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £14($16)
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Drive

Drive to Brighton.

  • Duration2h 60m
  • Distance280km (174 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Worcester and 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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Worcester to Brighton

Compare travel optionsbetween Worcester and Brighton

Transport options from Worcester to Brighton
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3h 35m
£74($87)
hourly282km (175 miles)
Train to Brighton5h 20m
£76($90)
once daily331km (205 miles)
Bus
5h 15m
£14($16)
once daily290km (180 miles)
Drive
2h 60m
£49($58)
on demand280km (174 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