What is the cheapest way to get from Leicester (Station) to Brighton?

The cheapest way to get from Leicester (Station) to Brighton is to bus which costs £23 - £40 and takes 6h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Leicester (Station) to Brighton?

The fastest way to get from Leicester (Station) to Brighton is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester (Station) and Brighton?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester (Station) station to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at St Peter's Church via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester (Station) and Brighton?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester (Station) to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Brighton via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.

How far is it from Leicester (Station) to Brighton?

The distance between Leicester (Station) and Brighton is 153 miles. The road distance is 165.3 miles.

How do I travel from Leicester (Station) to Brighton without a car?

The best way to get from Leicester (Station) to Brighton without a car is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs £70 - £110.

How long does it take to get from Leicester (Station) to Brighton?

It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from Leicester (Station) to Brighton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester (Station) to Brighton bus from?

Leicester (Station) to Brighton bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Leicester (Station) to Brighton train from?

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

Train or bus from Leicester (Station) to Brighton?

The best way to get from Leicester (Station) to Brighton is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs £70 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £40 and takes 6h 6m.

Where does the Leicester (Station) to Brighton bus arrive?

Leicester (Station) to Brighton bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport station.

Where does the Leicester (Station) to Brighton train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Leicester (Station) to Brighton?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester (Station) to Brighton is 165 miles. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Leicester (Station) to Brighton.

How do I get a train ticket from Leicester (Station) to Brighton?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Leicester (Station) to Brighton?

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Leicester (Station) to Brighton - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Leicester (Station) 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 / ...
2h 38m
£75–103
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk900 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to St Peter's Churchbus 025
6h 6m
£24–38
Drive 164.3 mi
1. Drive from Leicester (Station) to Brightoncar 164.3 mi
2h 47m
£41–59
Train, line 390 bus
1. Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the bus from St Pancras International Station to Victoria Bus Stationbus 390
3. Take the train from London Victoria to Brightontrain
3h 11m
£70–115

Leicester (Station) to Brighton by train

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2h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 151.8 mi
Duration: 2h 38m

What companies run services between Leicester (Station), Leicester, England and Brighton, England?

You can take a train from Leicester to Brighton via London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Leicester (Station) to St Peter's Church via Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 6h 6m.

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