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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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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$61 Average price | $23 Average price Cheapest |
3h 9m Average total duration Fastest 2h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 5m Average total duration 5h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Brighton to Leicester
How to get from Brighton to Leicester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Brighton to Leicester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus5:00 AM5h25Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)10:25 AMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station$241One-way1 transfer
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FlixBus · FlixBus5:00 AM5h25Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)10:25 AMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station$241One-way1 transfer
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W7089012:58 PM2h47Brighton station (BTN)3:45 PMLeicester station (LEI)$641One-way1 transfer
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W708931:28 PM2h47Brighton station (BTN)4:15 PMLeicester station (LEI)$641One-way1 transfer
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W7088712:28 PM2h48Brighton station (BTN)3:16 PMLeicester station (LEI)$641One-way1 transfer
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C215711:14 PM2h51Brighton station (BTN)4:05 PMLeicester station (LEI)$641One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus4:55 AM5h30Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road10:25 AMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station$241One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus4:15 PM5h35Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)9:50 PMLeicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)$241One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus4:05 PM5h45Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road9:50 PMLeicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)$241One-way1 transfer
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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.
Other travel options to Leicester take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 5m.
- 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.
- 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.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Leicester by bus.
- Travel with Thameslink, East Midlands Railway to go to Leicester by train.
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