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Compare train and bus for Brighton to Leicester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brighton to Leicester 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 2h 45m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €11, and a train costs an average of €26.
Distance: 132 miles (213 km)
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€67 Average price | €16 Average price Cheapest |
3h 15m Average total duration Fastest 2h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 37m Average total duration 6h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Brighton to Leicester by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Brighton to Leicester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: Travel from Brighton to Leicester
Travel to Leicester easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Brighton to Leicester.

There are 2 travel options between Brighton and Leicester. You can take a train or bus.
The cheapest way to get from Brighton to Leicester is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $13 (€11) compared to other travel options to Leicester:
Taking a bus costs $16 (€15) less than taking a train, which costs on average $29 (€26) for the same trip.
The fastest way from Brighton to Leicester is by train with an average journey time of 2 h 47 min.
There are alternative travel options to Leicester that take longer:
Taking a bus requires on average 6 h 10 min of travel time.
Leicester is approximately 131 miles (212 km) away from Brighton.
The average frequency per day from Brighton to Leicester is:
- Around 23 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Brighton and Leicester as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Brighton to Leicester:
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Brighton to Leicester:
- You can take a bus from Brighton to Leicester with National Express. Cheap tickets can be found for $13 (€11) with National Express from Brighton to Leicester.
- You can travel by train between Brighton and Leicester with Thameslink or East Midlands Trains, and you can find Thameslink Brighton to Leicester tickets for $29 (€26) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Brighton to Leicester with the following travel companies:
- You can take a direct bus with.
- You'll find direct trains with.
Direct services to Leicester tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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