4.9
4.6
Travel Information
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 $15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 47m. 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 $15, and a train costs an average of $33.
Distance: 132 miles (213 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$67 Average price | $21 Average price Cheapest | $57 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 17m Average total duration Fastest 2h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 18m Average total duration 5h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg 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 Brighton to Leicester:
A bus is $46 (€38) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brighton to Leicester costing on average $67 (€55).
Other travel options to Leicester take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 48m.
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 · FlixBus8:25 AM6h05Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)2:30 PMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station$201One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus8:25 AM6h05Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)2:30 PMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station$201One-way1 transfer
Fastest
C21570+C0273812:44 PM3h45Brighton station (BTN)4:29 PMLeicester station (LEI)$361One-way1 transfer
Other options
- W70887+W4573412:14 PM3h47Brighton station (BTN)4:01 PMLeicester station (LEI)$361One-way1 transfer
- C21572+W457271:44 PM3h48Brighton station (BTN)5:32 PMLeicester station (LEI)$361One-way1 transfer
- W70893+C027101:14 PM3h57Brighton station (BTN)5:11 PMLeicester station (LEI)$361One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus8:15 AM6h15Brighton2:30 PMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station$201One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:25 PM6h30Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)12:55 AMLeicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)$201One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:15 PM6h40Brighton12:55 AMLeicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)$201One-way1 transfer
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train and bus prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Jun 06
Jun 07
Jun 08
Jun 09
Jun 10
Jun 11
Jun 12
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
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.
This is compared to other travel options from Brighton to Leicester:
A bus is $46 (€38) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brighton to Leicester costing on average $67 (€55).
Other travel options to Leicester take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 48m.
- Around 45 buses per day.
- Around 7 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.
Travelling from Brighton to Leicester: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Travel to popular destinations by train, bus or flight
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
