The distance between York and Brighton is around 388km (241 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 20m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from York 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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Take the train to London Kings Cross and then to Brighton.
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Take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to London Gatwick (LGW).
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Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station and then to Brighton.
There are several options for getting from York to Brighton by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £18 ($21) and will take around 8h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £55 ($65).
The distance between York and Brighton is around 388km (241 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 355km (220 miles)
It takes around 3h 20m to get from York and Brighton by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from York to Brighton is to take the train which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx £55 ($65).
The cheapest way to travel between York and Brighton, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £18 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between York and Brighton. It typically takes around 3h 20m and departs every 30 mins.
There are no direct train services that runs from York to Brighton. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Kings Cross and London St Pancras International LL. These services run every 30 mins and will take a minimum of 3h 20m.
LNER, Grand Central and Thameslink run train services between York and Brighton. Trains depart every 30 mins and will take around 3h 20m, 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 York and Brighton. It typically takes around 8h 20m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from York to Brighton. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Victoria Coach Station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 8h 20m.
National Express run regular bus services between York and Brighton. Buses run twice daily and take around 8h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from York to Brighton. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to London Gatwick (LGW). instead which will take 3h 45m.
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 York and Brighton. The distance is around 437km (272 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from York to Brighton is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around £55 ($65).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 3h 20m | £55($65) | every 30 mins | 388km (241 miles) |
Train and Plane + 2 similar | 3h 45m | £155($185) | hourly | 451km (280 miles) |
Train to Manchester Airport, plane | 4h 25m | £150($180) | hourly | 483km (300 miles) |
Train to Manchester Airport, plane | 5hrs | £250($300) | hourly | 509km (316 miles) |
Bus | 8h 20m | £18($21) | twice daily | 492km (306 miles) |
Drive | 4h 30m | £50($59) | on demand | 437km (272 miles) |
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Eastern Airways
The following major airports near Brighton offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.