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Brighton Museum & Art Gallery
Major city museum in the Royal Pavilion Estate with fine art, fashion, design, and local history collections.
Cheapest price
$82
Average price
$92
Fastest journey
3 h 38 m
Average duration
3 h 56 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
344 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leeds to Brighton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leeds to Brighton will cost around $92 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $82.
It's difficult to get from Leeds to Brighton without transferring at least once.
C02161+
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Victoria+
G77335
C02161+
W45430
G07964+
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Bridge+
W45402
C02165+
W45482
G07977+
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Bridge+
W45399
C02172+
W45436
C02161+
W45430
C02165+
W45482
G07977+
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Bridge+
W45399
G07964+
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Bridge+
W45402Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leeds to Brighton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 48m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a train costs an average of $67.
Distance: 213 miles (344 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$110 Average price | $34 Average price Cheapest | $91 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 18m Average total duration Fastest 3h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 2m Average total duration 8h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Brighton:
A bus is $76 (€62) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Brighton costing on average $110 (€90).
Other travel options to Brighton take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 32m.
You'll arrive about 59m sooner (3h 48m by train vs 4h 47m by car). Tickets start at around $110 (€90) compared to roughly $91 (€74) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Leeds to Brighton trains for tomorrow, Friday, June 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C02161+ W45430 | 8:10 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 3h38 | 11:48 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 1 transfer | |
C02161+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Victoria+ G77335 | 8:10 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 4h17 | 12:27 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 2 transfers | |
G07964+ W45402+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Bridge | 8:40 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 4h08 | 12:48 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 2 transfers | |
C02165+ W45482 | 9:10 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 4h08 | 1:18 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 1 transfer | |
W45436+ C02172 | 10:10 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 3h38 | 1:48 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 1 transfer | |
G07977+ W45399+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Bridge | 10:40 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 4h08 | 2:48 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Leeds to Brighton run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $67 (€54) but you can travel from only $11 (€9) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:42, the last at 22:20. The fastest train covers the 213 miles (344 km) distance in 3h 38m.
Distance 213 miles (344 km) |
Average train duration 3h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price $67 (€54) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 3h 38m |
First train 12:42 AM |
Last train 10:20 PM |
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Cheapest Day Fri |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 28 days |
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Major city museum in the Royal Pavilion Estate with fine art, fashion, design, and local history collections.
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