How to travel from Brighton to Leicester

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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 an average ticket price of $23 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 9m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $23, while a train costs an average of $61.

Distance: 132 miles (213 km)

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$61

Average price

$23

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3h 9m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 39m

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30m

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6h 5m

Average total duration

5h 35m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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from Brighton to Leicester

How to get from Brighton to Leicester by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Brighton to Leicester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    5:00 AM5h25
    Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)
    10:25 AMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
    $241One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    5:00 AM5h25
    Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)
    10:25 AMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
    $241One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • ThameslinkC02675+East Midlands RailwayW70890
    12:58 PM2h47
    Brighton station (BTN)
    3:45 PMLeicester station (LEI)
    $641One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • ThameslinkC02644+East Midlands RailwayW70893
    1:28 PM2h47
    Brighton station (BTN)
    4:15 PMLeicester station (LEI)
    $641One-way
    1 transfer
  • ThameslinkC02627+East Midlands RailwayW70887
    12:28 PM2h48
    Brighton station (BTN)
    3:16 PMLeicester station (LEI)
    $641One-way
    1 transfer
  • ThameslinkC02710+East Midlands RailwayC21571
    1:14 PM2h51
    Brighton station (BTN)
    4:05 PMLeicester station (LEI)
    $641One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    4:55 AM5h30
    Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road
    10:25 AMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
    $241One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    4:15 PM5h35
    Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)
    9:50 PMLeicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)
    $241One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    4:05 PM5h45
    Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road
    9:50 PMLeicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)
    $241One-way
    1 transfer

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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.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Brighton and Leicester including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Brighton to Leicester is a bus with an average price of $23.

This is compared to other travel options from Brighton to Leicester:

A bus is $38 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brighton to Leicester costing on average $61.

The fastest way to travel from Brighton to Leicester is by train with an average journey time of 3h 9m.

Other travel options to Leicester take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 5m.

The distance from Brighton to Leicester is approximately 132 miles (213 km).
The average frequency per day from Brighton to Leicester is:
  • Around 48 buses per day.
  • Around 9 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Brighton and Leicester as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Brighton to Leicester:
  • Trains mostly depart from Brighton station (BTN) and arrive in Leicester station (LEI).
  • Buses mostly depart from Brighton, Preston Circus and arrive in Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Brighton to Leicester, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Leicester by bus.
  • Travel with Thameslink, East Midlands Railway to go to Leicester by train.
Omio customers who travel from Brighton to Leicester often also extend their vacation to go to London, Birmingham, London St Pancras International (STP), Nottingham, Manchester. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Leicester and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Leicester to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
Typically, 2 to 3 days are sufficient to explore Leicester's main attractions, including the King Richard III Visitor Centre, Leicester Cathedral, and the National Space Centre.

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