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 £35 - £75 and takes 10h 1m.

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 - £90.

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 Liverpool Lime Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.

How far is it from Brighton to Rainhill?

The distance between Brighton and Rainhill is 257 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 which takes 5h 15m and costs £95 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 5h 15m 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 National Express, depart from Preston Circus station.

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 which takes 5h 15m and costs £95 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £75 and takes 10h 1m, you could also fly, which costs £70 - £220 and takes 6h 17m.

Where does the Brighton to Rainhill bus arrive?

Brighton to Rainhill bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus 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?

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Where can I stay near Rainhill?

There are 2469+ hotels available in Rainhill.

Brighton to Rainhill - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

Q: Is there a direct bus between Brighton and Rainhill?

No, there is no direct bus from Brighton to Rainhill. However, there are services departing from Preston Circus and arriving at Rainhill Interchange via London Heathrow Airport, Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway and Liverpool, Liverpool One. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 1m.

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There are 8 ways to get from Brighton to Rainhill by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Brighton to London St Pancras Intltrain Brighton - Bedford / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Liverpool Lime Streettrain London Euston - Liverpool Lime Street
5h 15m
£96–181
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Preston Circus to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 025
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus
3. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus
10h 1m
£37–74
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Brighton to London Victoriatrain Brighton - London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
8h 22m
£59–119
Drive 254.2 mi
1. Drive from Brighton to Rainhillcar 254.2 mi
4h 22m
£62–90
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 41m
£107–343
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Liverpool
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LGW - LPL
6h 17m
£72–214
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 Airport to Rainhilltrain
5h 48m
£116–251
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 32m
£75–193

Brighton to Rainhill by train and foot

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Distance: 255 mi
Duration: 5h 15m

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 Liverpool Lime Street in around 5h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Preston Circus to Rainhill Interchange via London Heathrow Airport, Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway, and Liverpool, Liverpool One in around 10h 1m.

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