What is the cheapest way to get from Birkenhead to Brighton?

The cheapest way to get from Birkenhead to Brighton is to bus which costs £40 - £70 and takes 7h.

What is the fastest way to get from Birkenhead to Brighton?

The fastest way to get from Birkenhead to Brighton is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs £95 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Birkenhead and Brighton?

No, there is no direct bus from Birkenhead to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Liverpool, Liverpool One and arriving at St Peter's Church via Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.

Is there a direct train between Birkenhead and Brighton?

No, there is no direct train from Birkenhead to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Liverpool Lime Street and arriving at Brighton via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.

How far is it from Birkenhead to Brighton?

The distance between Birkenhead and Brighton is 248 miles. The road distance is 259 miles.

How do I travel from Birkenhead to Brighton without a car?

The best way to get from Birkenhead to Brighton without a car is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs £95 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Birkenhead to Brighton?

It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Birkenhead to Brighton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birkenhead to Brighton bus from?

Birkenhead to Brighton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

Where do I catch the Birkenhead to Brighton train from?

Birkenhead to Brighton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.

Train, bus or fly from Birkenhead to Brighton?

The best way to get from Birkenhead to Brighton is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs £95 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £70 and takes 7h, you could also fly, which costs £70 - £170 and takes 5h 22m.

Where does the Birkenhead to Brighton bus arrive?

Birkenhead to Brighton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Birkenhead to Brighton train arrive?

Birkenhead to Brighton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Birkenhead to Brighton?

Yes, the driving distance between Birkenhead to Brighton is 259 miles. It takes approximately 4h 42m to drive from Birkenhead to Brighton.

How do I get a train ticket from Birkenhead to Brighton?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Birkenhead to Brighton?

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Where can I stay near Brighton?

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Birkenhead to Brighton - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to London Eustontrain Liverpool Lime Street - London Euston
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brightontrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
4h 3m
£96–133
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 802
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to St Peter's Churchbus 025
7h
£40–68
Drive 257.5 mi
1. Drive from Birkenhead to Brightoncar 257.5 mi
4h 42m
£64–93
Fly Liverpool to London Gatwick Airport
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane LPL - LGW
5h 22m
£74–170
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to London Victoriabus
3. Take the train from London Victoria to Brightontrain
7h 35m
£47–87
Bus to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Airport The Stationbus
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Farringdon to Brightontrain
5h 20m
£102–295
Bus to Manchester Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Airport The Stationbus
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane MAN - LGW
6h 4m
£65–202
Bus to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Airport The Stationbus
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Brightontrain
5h 23m
£103–243
Fly Liverpool to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane LPL - LHR
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Brightontrain
6h 44m
£146–523

Birkenhead to Brighton by train and foot

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Distance: 246.2 mi
Duration: 4h 3m

What companies run services between Birkenhead, England and Brighton, England?

You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Brighton via London Euston and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to St Peter's Church via Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 7h.

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