What is the cheapest way to get from London to Brightons?

The cheapest way to get from London to Brightons is to bus which costs £45 - £190 and takes 9h.

What is the fastest way to get from London to Brightons?

The fastest way to get from London to Brightons is to fly and train which takes 3h 29m and costs £80 - £290.

Is there a direct bus between London and Brightons?

No, there is no direct bus from London to Brightons station. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h.

Is there a direct train between London and Brightons?

No, there is no direct train from London to Brightons. However, there are services departing from King's Cross and arriving at Polmont via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.

How far is it from London to Brightons?

The distance between London and Brightons is 415 miles. The road distance is 401.3 miles.

How do I travel from London to Brightons without a car?

The best way to get from London to Brightons without a car is to train which takes 4h 41m and costs £140 - £210.

How long does it take to get from London to Brightons?

It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from London to Brightons, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London to Brightons bus from?

London to Brightons bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the London to Brightons train from?

London to Brightons train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from King's Cross station.

Train or bus from London to Brightons?

The best way to get from London to Brightons is to train which takes 4h 41m and costs £140 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £190 and takes 9h.

Where does the London to Brightons bus arrive?

London to Brightons bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where does the London to Brightons train arrive?

London to Brightons train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from London to Brightons?

Yes, the driving distance between London to Brightons is 401 miles. It takes approximately 7h 1m to drive from London to Brightons.

How do I get a train ticket from London to Brightons?

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Where can I stay near Brightons?

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Train
best
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
4h 41m
£144–205
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukxn10 / ...
9h
£50–190
Drive 398.9 mi
1. Drive from London to Brightonscar 398.9 mi
7h 1m
£97–140
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Polmonttrain
3h 29m
£85–289
Train via London Euston
1. Take the train from London Euston to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh
6h 20m
£142–256
Fly London City Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Polmonttrain
3h 39m
£101–300
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LHR - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Polmonttrain
3h 34m
£84–327
Fly London City Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LCY - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Polmonttrain
3h 49m
£90–348
Fly London Stansted Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Polmonttrain
4h 1m
£62–160
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
3h 52m
£62–181

London to Brightons by train

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Distance: 412.3 mi
Duration: 4h 41m

What companies run services between London, England and Brightons, Scotland?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £130–190 and the journey takes 4h 5m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £40–70 and the journey takes 8h 16m. National Express also services this route 4 times a day.

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