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

The cheapest way to get from Cumbria to Brighton is to bus which costs £70 - £190 and takes 12h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cumbria to Brighton is to drive which takes 5h 56m and costs £85 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Cumbria and Brighton?

No, there is no direct bus from Cumbria to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Longthwaite road end and arriving at St Peter's Church via Rail Station, Birmingham Coach Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Cumbria and Brighton?

No, there is no direct train from Cumbria to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Penrith North Lakes and arriving at Brighton via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.

How far is it from Cumbria to Brighton?

The distance between Cumbria and Brighton is 349 miles. The road distance is 347 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cumbria to Brighton without a car is to train which takes 7h 14m and costs £130 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 7h 14m to get from Cumbria to Brighton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cumbria to Brighton bus from?

Cumbria to Brighton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rail Station.

Where do I catch the Cumbria to Brighton train from?

Cumbria to Brighton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Penrith North Lakes station.

Train or bus from Cumbria to Brighton?

The best way to get from Cumbria to Brighton is to train which takes 7h 14m and costs £130 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £70 - £190 and takes 12h 21m.

Where does the Cumbria to Brighton bus arrive?

Cumbria to Brighton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Cumbria to Brighton train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cumbria to Brighton?

Yes, the driving distance between Cumbria to Brighton is 347 miles. It takes approximately 5h 56m to drive from Cumbria to Brighton.

Where can I stay near Brighton?

There are 1762+ hotels available in Brighton.

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to London Eustontrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brightontrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
7h 14m
£130–228
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rail Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 590
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 210 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to St Peter's Churchbus 025
12h 21m
£73–183
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Airporttrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester Airport to Gatwick Airport South Terminalbus Uk980
10h 47m
£78–142
Drive 345 mi
1. Drive from Cumbria to Brightoncar 345 mi
5h 56m
£85–123
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane GLA - LGW
6h 5m
£93–232
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane EDI - LGW
6h 49m
£105–232
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Farringdon to Brightontrain
7h 27m
£137–390
Train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
3. Take the train from Farringdon to Brightontrain
7h 51m
£116–380
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Brightontrain
7h 28m
£144–317
Train to Newcastle, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NCL - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Brightontrain
8h 7m
£138–317

Cumbria to Brighton by bus, train, and foot

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Distance: 347.1 mi
Duration: 7h 14m

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

You can take a bus from Ullswater Guest House to Brighton via Rail Station, Penrith North Lakes, London Euston, and London St Pancras Intl in around 7h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Longthwaite road end to St Peter's Church via Rail Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 12h 21m.

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