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Compare train and bus for Leeds to Brighton
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Leeds to Brighton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $43 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 6m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $43, while a flight costs an average of $715.
Distance: 213 miles (344 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$43 Average price Cheapest | $120 Average price | $715 Average price | $90 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 31m Average total duration 8h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 6m Average total duration Fastest 3h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 53m Average total duration 3h 53m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Leeds to Brighton
Compare the available ways to get from Leeds to Brighton, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Brighton:
A bus is $78 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Brighton costing on average $120.
A bus is $672 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leeds to Brighton costing on average $715.
Other travel options to Brighton take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 53m.
Bus takes on average 8h 31m.
Tickets start at around $43 compared to roughly $90 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $47. The journey takes 8h 1m versus 4h 47m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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.
6:15 AM 8h47 Leeds 3:02 PM Brighton $23 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
6:15 AM 8h47 Leeds 3:02 PM Brighton $23 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
1:30 PM 8h22 Leeds 9:52 PM Brighton $41 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
6:00 PM 8h35 Leeds 2:35 AM Brighton $25 1 One-way 0 transfers
10:55 PM 12h25 Leeds 11:20 AM Brighton $40 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Brighton:
A bus is $78 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Brighton costing on average $120.
A bus is $672 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leeds to Brighton costing on average $715.
Other travel options to Brighton take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 53m.
Bus takes on average 8h 31m.
- Around 30 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 3 flights 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.
- Flights mostly depart from Leeds Bradford International Airport and arrive in Southampton Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Leeds station (LDS) and arrive in Brighton station (BTN).
- Buses mostly depart from Leeds, Coach Station and arrive in Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z).
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, Thameslink, Hull Trains, Grand Central Trains to go to Brighton by train.
- Travel with Loganair to go to Brighton by flight.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Brighton by bus.
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