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There are 7 ways to get from Preston to Brighton by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brightontrain train Bedford - Brighton / ...
    3h 57m
    £93–175

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newhall Streetbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to London Heathrow Airportbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to St Peter's Churchbus bus 025
    9h 20m
    £36–72

  3. Drive 273.1 mi

    1. Drive from Preston to Brightoncar car 273.1 mi
    4h 43m
    £68–97

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

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain 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
    5h 31m
    £109–345

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 541 / ...
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to St Peter's Churchbus bus 025
    10h 55m
    £66–163

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

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain 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
    5h 33m
    £116–272

  7. Train to Liverpool, fly to London Gatwick Airport

    1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane LPL - LGW
    6h 28m
    £82–197

Preston to Brighton by train and foot

Calendar223Weekly Services
Duration3h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket£93Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 261.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 57m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Brighton, England?

You can take a train from Preston to Brighton via London Euston and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to St Peter's Church via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 9h 20m.

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