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How to get fromKing Cross to Brightonby train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Leeds to King's Crosstrain train Leeds - London Kings Cross / ...
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brightontrain train Bedford - Brighton / ...
    4h 53m
    £95–159

  2. Bus via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to London Victoriabus bus Uk001 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to St Peter's Churchbus bus 025
    10h 17m
    £38–78

  3. Drive  259.9 mi

    1. Drive from King Cross to Brightoncar car 259.9 mi
    4h 32m
    £64–93

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

    1. Take the train from Halifax to Manchester Victoriatrain 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
    £105–346

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Halifax Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 564
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to St Peter's Churchbus bus 025
    12h 22m
    £57–139

  6. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Halifax to Manchester Victoriatrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane MAN - SOU
    3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Brightontrain train
    6h 5m
    £117–273

  7. Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to London Gatwick Airport

    1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane LBA - LGW
    6h 51m
    £64–164

  8. Train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Leeds to Newcastletrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane NCL - LHR
    3. Take the train from Farringdon to Brightontrain train
    7h 34m
    £129–415

  9. Train to Newcastle, fly to Southampton Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Leeds to Newcastletrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane NCL - SOU
    3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Brightontrain train
    7h 50m
    £151–362

King Cross to Brighton by train

Calendar223Weekly Trains
Duration4h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket£95Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 259.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 53m

What companies run services between King Cross, England and Brighton, England?

You can take a train from Halifax to Brighton via Leeds, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Queen's Road to St Peter's Church via Halifax Bus Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, and London Victoria in around 10h 17m.

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