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How to get fromDoncaster to Brightonby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Doncaster to Brighton by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Doncaster to King's Crosstrain train Leeds - London Kings Cross / ...
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brightontrain train Bedford - Brighton / ...
    3h 11m
    £60–112

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange to London Heathrow Airportbus bus Ukn14
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to St Peter's Churchbus bus 025
    7h 46m
    £33–51

  3. Drive  216.9 mi

    1. Drive from Doncaster to Brightoncar car 216.9 mi
    4h 17m
    £54–78

  4. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Doncaster to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    3. Take the train from Farringdon to Brightontrain train
    6h 4m
    £118–343

  5. Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport

    1. Take the train from Doncaster to Leedstrain train
    2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane LBA - LGW
    6h 31m
    £73–203

Doncaster to Brighton by train

Calendar481Weekly Trains
Duration3h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket£60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 208.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 11m

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

You can take a train from Doncaster to Brighton via London Kings Cross and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange to St Peter's Church via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 7h 46m.

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