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

The cheapest way to get from Brighton to Cleethorpes is to bus which costs £40 - £100 and takes 10h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Brighton to Cleethorpes is to drive which takes 4h 38m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Brighton and Cleethorpes?

No, there is no direct bus from Brighton to Cleethorpes. However, there are services departing from Preston Circus and arriving at Elm Road via London Heathrow Airport, St Margaret's Bus Station and St James Church. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Brighton and Cleethorpes?

No, there is no direct train from Brighton to Cleethorpes. However, there are services departing from Brighton and arriving at Cleethorpes via King's Cross and Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.

How far is it from Brighton to Cleethorpes?

The distance between Brighton and Cleethorpes is 262 miles. The road distance is 217 miles.

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

The best way to get from Brighton to Cleethorpes without a car is to train which takes 5h 4m and costs £85 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Brighton to Cleethorpes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brighton to Cleethorpes bus from?

Brighton to Cleethorpes bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Preston Circus station.

Where do I catch the Brighton to Cleethorpes train from?

Brighton to Cleethorpes train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.

Train, bus or fly from Brighton to Cleethorpes?

The best way to get from Brighton to Cleethorpes is to train which takes 5h 4m and costs £85 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £100 and takes 10h 31m, you could also fly, which costs £50 - £280 and takes 6h 51m.

Where does the Brighton to Cleethorpes bus arrive?

Brighton to Cleethorpes bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Brighton to Cleethorpes train arrive?

Brighton to Cleethorpes train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Brighton to Cleethorpes?

Yes, the driving distance between Brighton to Cleethorpes is 217 miles. It takes approximately 4h 38m to drive from Brighton to Cleethorpes.

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

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Where can I stay near Cleethorpes?

There are 592+ hotels available in Cleethorpes.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Brighton to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Doncastertrain
3. Take the train from Doncaster to Cleethorpestrain
5h 4m
£85–161
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Preston Circus to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 025
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Yarborough Hotelbus 151
10h 31m
£44–99
Drive 215.8 mi
1. Drive from Brighton to Cleethorpescar 215.8 mi
4h 38m
£53–77
Train to London City Airport, fly to Humberside Airport
1. Take the train from Brighton to London Bridgetrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Humberside Airport (HUY)plane LCY - HUY
7h 43m
£92–428
Train via Peterborough
1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Peterboroughtrain
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Lincoln Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Lincoln Central to Cleethorpestrain
7h 10m
£104–218
Train via London
1. Take the train from Brighton to London Victoriatrain
2. Take the train from London Euston to Doncastertrain
3. Take the train from Doncaster to Cleethorpestrain
7h 39m
£90–181
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Brighton to Farringdontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cleethorpestrain
7h 43m
£133–394
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Brighton to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cleethorpestrain
7h 50m
£140–321
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Humberside Airport
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Humberside Airport (HUY)plane LGW - HUY
6h 51m
£53–271

Brighton to Cleethorpes by train

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Distance: 260.5 mi
Duration: 5h 4m

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

You can take a train from Brighton to Cleethorpes via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, and Doncaster in around 5h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Preston Circus to Elm Road via London Heathrow Airport, Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station, St Margaret's Bus Station, Yarborough Hotel, and St James Church in around 10h 31m.

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