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Compare train and bus for Leeds to Brighton
Omio 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 $66.
Distance: 213 miles (344 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$109 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 $109 (€90).
Other travel options to Brighton take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 32m.
Travel optionsfrom Leeds to Brighton
How to get from Leeds to Brighton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leeds to Brighton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus5:15 AM11h30Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre)4:45 PMBrighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)$301One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus5:15 AM11h30Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre)4:45 PMBrighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)$301One-way1 transfer
Fastest
W45430+C021618:10 AM3h38Leeds station (LDS)11:48 AMBrighton station (BTN)$851One-way1 transfer
Other options
- C02157+G282685:00 AM4h18Leeds station (LDS)9:18 AMBrighton station (BTN)$661One-way1 transfer
- C02145+W45401+
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Bridge5:30 AM4h18Leeds station (LDS)9:48 AMBrighton station (BTN)$661One-way2 transfers - G07964+W45402+Tube from London Kings Cross to London Bridge8:40 AM4h08Leeds station (LDS)12:48 PMBrighton station (BTN)$851One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus5:15 AM11h40Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre)4:55 PMBrighton$301One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus2:00 AM10h05Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre)12:05 PMBrighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)$341One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus2:00 AM10h15Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre)12:15 PMBrighton$341One-way1 transfer
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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 $109 (€90).
Other travel options to Brighton take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 32m.
- Around 31 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leeds and Brighton as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Leeds station (LDS) and arrive in Brighton station (BTN).
- Buses mostly depart from Leeds, Coach Station and arrive in Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church).
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Brighton by bus.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, Thameslink, East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) to go to Brighton by train.
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