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

The cheapest way to get from Sunderland to Brighton is to bus which costs £40 - £85 and takes 9h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sunderland to Brighton is to train via Newcastle which takes 4h 53m and costs £120 - £200.

Is there a direct bus between Sunderland and Brighton?

No, there is no direct bus from Sunderland to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Interchange and arriving at Preston Circus via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Sunderland and Brighton?

No, there is no direct train from Sunderland to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Sunderland and arriving at Brighton via Newcastle and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.

How far is it from Sunderland to Brighton?

The distance between Sunderland and Brighton is 334 miles. The road distance is 322.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sunderland to Brighton without a car is to train via Newcastle which takes 4h 53m and costs £120 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Sunderland to Brighton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Brighton bus from?

Sunderland to Brighton bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Brighton train from?

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

Train or bus from Sunderland to Brighton?

The best way to get from Sunderland to Brighton is to train via Newcastle which takes 4h 53m and costs £120 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £85 and takes 9h 28m.

Where does the Sunderland to Brighton bus arrive?

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

Where does the Sunderland to Brighton train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Sunderland to Brighton?

Yes, the driving distance between Sunderland to Brighton is 323 miles. It takes approximately 5h 59m to drive from Sunderland to Brighton.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Sunderland to Brighton?

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Where can I stay near Brighton?

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

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Train via Newcastle
best
1. Take the train from Newcastle to King's Crosstrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brightontrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
4h 53m
£122–193
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Interchange to London Victoriabus Ukn10 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Preston Circusbus 025
9h 28m
£44–85
Drive 321 mi
1. Drive from Sunderland to Brightoncar 321 mi
5h 59m
£79–115
Bus to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Fawcett Street to Newcastle Airport Terminalbus
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
3. Take the train from Farringdon to Brightontrain
4h 25m
Train
1. Take the train from Sunderland to King's Crosstrain Sunderland - London Kings Cross
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brightontrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
5h 7m
£99–165
Bus via St Peter's Church
1. Take the bus from Interchange to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 598 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to St Peter's Churchbus 025
10h 21m
£71–171
Bus to Newcastle, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Fawcett Street to Newcastle Airport Terminalbus
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NCL - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Brightontrain
4h 42m
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane EDI - LGW
5h 47m
£104–266
Bus to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Fawcett Street to Newcastle Airport Terminalbus
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain
4. Take the train from Farringdon to Brightontrain
6h 16m

Sunderland to Brighton by train

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Distance: 332.3 mi
Duration: 4h 53m

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

You can take a train from Sunderland to Brighton via Newcastle, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Interchange to Preston Circus via London Victoria in around 9h 28m.

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