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

The cheapest way to get from Brighton to Rainhill is to bus which costs £30 - £50 and takes 8h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Brighton to Rainhill is to drive which takes 4h 22m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Brighton and Rainhill?

No, there is no direct bus from Brighton station to Rainhill. However, there are services departing from Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road and arriving at Rainhill Interchange via Gatwick Airport South Terminal and Liverpool, Liverpool One. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Brighton and Rainhill?

No, there is no direct train from Brighton to Rainhill. However, there are services departing from Brighton and arriving at Rainhill via London Euston and Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.

How far is it from Brighton to Rainhill?

The distance between Brighton and Rainhill is 261 miles. The road distance is 255.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Brighton to Rainhill without a car is to train via Manchester which takes 5h 11m and costs £100 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Brighton to Rainhill, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brighton to Rainhill bus from?

Brighton to Rainhill bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road.

Where do I catch the Brighton to Rainhill train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Brighton to Rainhill?

The best way to get from Brighton to Rainhill is to train via Manchester which takes 5h 11m and costs £100 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 8h 39m, you could also fly, which costs £80 - £220 and takes 6h 29m.

Where does the Brighton to Rainhill bus arrive?

Brighton to Rainhill bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Gatwick Airport South Terminal station.

Where does the Brighton to Rainhill train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Brighton to Rainhill?

Yes, the driving distance between Brighton to Rainhill is 256 miles. It takes approximately 4h 22m to drive from Brighton to Rainhill.

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

Book your Brighton to Rainhill train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Rainhill?

There are 2468+ hotels available in Rainhill.

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

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There are 9 ways to get from Brighton to Rainhill by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Manchester
best
1. Take the train from Brighton to London St Pancras Intltrain Brighton - Bedford / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
5h 11m
£102–149
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road to Gatwick Airport South Terminalbus Uk066 / ...
2. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus Uk920
8h 39m
£32–50
Drive 254.2 mi
1. Drive from Brighton to Rainhillcar 254.2 mi
4h 22m
£64–93
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 Airport to Rainhilltrain
5h 42m
£112–331
Train
1. Take the train from Brighton to London St Pancras Intltrain Brighton - Bedford / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Runcorntrain London Euston - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
5h 52m
£96–133
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Brighton to London Victoriatrain Brighton - London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
8h 44m
£60–115
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LGW - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Rainhilltrain
6h 14m
£76–242
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Liverpool
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LGW - LPL
6h 29m
£82–214
Train to London City Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Brighton to London Bridgetrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LCY - LPL
7h 1m
£339–646

Brighton to Rainhill by train and foot

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Distance: 259.3 mi
Duration: 5h 11m

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

You can take a train from Brighton to Rainhill via London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 5h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road to Rainhill Interchange via Gatwick Airport South Terminal and Liverpool, Liverpool One in around 8h 39m.

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