What is the cheapest way to get from East Midlands to Brighton?

The cheapest way to get from East Midlands to Brighton is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from East Midlands to Brighton?

The fastest way to get from East Midlands to Brighton is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs £95 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between East Midlands and Brighton?

No, there is no direct bus from East Midlands to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Brooksby College and arriving at Preston Circus via St Margaret's Bus Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.

Is there a direct train between East Midlands and Brighton?

No, there is no direct train from East Midlands to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Melton Mowbray and arriving at Brighton via Leicester and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.

How far is it from East Midlands to Brighton?

The distance between East Midlands and Brighton is 172 miles. The road distance is 174.4 miles.

How do I travel from East Midlands to Brighton without a car?

The best way to get from East Midlands to Brighton without a car is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs £95 - £160.

How long does it take to get from East Midlands to Brighton?

It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from East Midlands to Brighton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the East Midlands to Brighton bus from?

East Midlands to Brighton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where do I catch the East Midlands to Brighton train from?

East Midlands to Brighton train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.

Train or bus from East Midlands to Brighton?

The best way to get from East Midlands to Brighton is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs £95 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £110 and takes 7h 12m.

Where does the East Midlands to Brighton bus arrive?

East Midlands to Brighton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the East Midlands to Brighton train arrive?

East Midlands to Brighton train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from East Midlands to Brighton?

Yes, the driving distance between East Midlands to Brighton is 174 miles. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from East Midlands to Brighton.

Where can I stay near Brighton?

There are 1805+ hotels available in Brighton.

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There are 5 ways to get from East Midlands to Brighton by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intltrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brightontrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
3h 16m
£96–156
Drive 173.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from East Midlands to Brightoncar 173.4 mi
3h 20m
£42–61
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Brooksby College to Haymarket Bus Stationbus 5A / ...
2. Take the bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to London Victoriabus
3. Take the train from London Victoria to Brightontrain
6h 32m
£49–96
Train via Cambridge
1. Take the train from Melton Mowbray to Cambridgetrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Cambridge to Brightontrain Cambridge - Brighton
4h 32m
£107–189
Bus
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Preston Circusbus 025
7h 12m
£47–107

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Distance: 171 mi
Duration: 3h 16m

What companies run services between East Midlands, England and Brighton, England?

You can take a vehicle from East Midlands to Brighton via Melton Mowbray, Leicester, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from East Midlands to Preston Circus via Brooksby College, Haymarket Bus Station, St Margaret's Bus Station, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 7h 12m.

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