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

The cheapest way to get from Burnley to Brighton is to bus which costs £35 - £65 and takes 8h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Burnley to Brighton is to drive which takes 4h 59m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Burnley and Brighton?

No, there is no direct bus from Burnley station to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Preston Circus via Manchester Central Coach Station and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Burnley and Brighton?

No, there is no direct train from Burnley to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Burnley Manchester Road and arriving at Brighton via Leeds and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.

How far is it from Burnley to Brighton?

The distance between Burnley and Brighton is 278 miles. The road distance is 278.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Burnley to Brighton without a car is to train which takes 5h 9m and costs £100 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Burnley to Brighton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Burnley to Brighton bus from?

Burnley to Brighton bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Burnley to Brighton train from?

Burnley to Brighton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Burnley Manchester Road station.

Train or bus from Burnley to Brighton?

The best way to get from Burnley to Brighton is to train which takes 5h 9m and costs £100 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 8h 25m.

Where does the Burnley to Brighton bus arrive?

Burnley to Brighton bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Burnley to Brighton train arrive?

Burnley to Brighton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Leeds station.

Can I drive from Burnley to Brighton?

Yes, the driving distance between Burnley to Brighton is 279 miles. It takes approximately 4h 59m to drive from Burnley to Brighton.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Brighton?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to Leedstrain
2. Take the train from Leeds to King's Crosstrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brightontrain
5h 9m
£103–143
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus X43
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 802
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Preston Circusbus 025
8h 25m
£36–64
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus X43
2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to London Victoriabus
3. Take the train from London Victoria to Brightontrain
8h 8m
£48–88
Drive 277.1 mi
1. Drive from Burnley to Brightoncar 277.1 mi
4h 59m
£69–100
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to Manchester Victoriatrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Farringdon to Brightontrain
6h 8m
£110–309
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to Manchester Victoriatrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Brightontrain
6h 10m
£111–257
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport
1. Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to Bradford Interchangetrain
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane LBA - LGW
7h 18m
£76–180
Train, train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to Yorktrain
2. Take the train from York to Newcastletrain
3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
4. Take the train from Farringdon to Brightontrain
7h 29m
£136–404
Train, train to Newcastle, fly to Southampton Airport
1. Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to Yorktrain
2. Take the train from York to Newcastletrain
3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NCL - SOU
4. Take the train from Southampton Central to Brightontrain
7h 46m
£152–352

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Distance: 276.2 mi
Duration: 5h 9m

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

You can take a train from Burnley Manchester Road to Brighton via Leeds, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 5h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Preston Circus via Shudehill Interchange, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 8h 25m.

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