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

The cheapest way to get from Ilkley to Brighton is to bus which costs £35 - £80 and takes 10h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ilkley to Brighton is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs £90 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Ilkley and Brighton?

No, there is no direct bus from Ilkley to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Railway Road and arriving at St Peter's Church via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Ilkley and Brighton?

No, there is no direct train from Ilkley to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Ilkley and arriving at Brighton via Leeds and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.

How far is it from Ilkley to Brighton?

The distance between Ilkley and Brighton is 256 miles. The road distance is 272.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ilkley to Brighton without a car is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs £90 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Ilkley to Brighton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ilkley to Brighton bus from?

Ilkley to Brighton bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Ilkley to Brighton train from?

Ilkley to Brighton train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Leeds station.

Train, bus or fly from Ilkley to Brighton?

The best way to get from Ilkley to Brighton is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs £90 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £80 and takes 10h 18m, you could also fly, which costs £65 - £180 and takes 6h 40m.

Where does the Ilkley to Brighton bus arrive?

Ilkley to Brighton bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

Where does the Ilkley to Brighton train arrive?

Ilkley to Brighton train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Ilkley to Brighton?

Yes, the driving distance between Ilkley to Brighton is 272 miles. It takes approximately 4h 50m to drive from Ilkley to Brighton.

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

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Where can I stay near Brighton?

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Leeds to King's Crosstrain Leeds - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brightontrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
4h 35m
£93–156
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to London Victoriabus Uk001 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to St Peter's Churchbus 025
10h 18m
£38–77
Drive 270.6 mi
1. Drive from Ilkley to Brightoncar 270.6 mi
4h 50m
£67–97
Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to London Gatwick Airport
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane LBA - LGW
6h 40m
£69–173
Bus via London
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 561 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to St Peter's Churchbus 025
10h 39m
£53–137
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leeds 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
6h 46m
£119–363
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leeds 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
6h 47m
£126–290
Train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leeds to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
3. Take the train from Farringdon to Brightontrain
7h 20m
£127–412
Train to Newcastle, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leeds to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NCL - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Brightontrain
7h 37m
£149–349

Ilkley to Brighton by train

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Distance: 254.2 mi
Duration: 4h 35m

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You can take a train from Ilkley to Brighton via Leeds, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Railway Road to St Peter's Church via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and London Victoria in around 10h 18m.

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