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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 $30 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 21m. 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 $30, while a train costs an average of $76.
Distance: 213 miles (344 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$30 Average price Cheapest | $76 Average price | $92 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 4m Average total duration 8h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 21m Average total duration Fastest 3h 51m Onboard + 30m 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 |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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 $46 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Brighton costing on average $76.
Other travel options to Brighton take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 4m.
Tickets start at around $30 compared to roughly $92 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $62. The journey takes 8h 34m 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 AM8h47Leeds3:02 PMBrighton$211One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 6:15 AM8h47Leeds3:02 PMBrighton$211One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 3:30 PM8h05Leeds11:35 PMBrighton$431One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 12:30 PM8h37Leeds9:07 PMBrighton$291One-way0 transfers
- 1:30 PM8h22Leeds9:52 PMBrighton$291One-way0 transfers
- 9:10 AM9h20Leeds6:30 PMBrighton$401One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Brighton:
A bus is $46 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Brighton costing on average $76.
Other travel options to Brighton take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 4m.
- Around 35 buses per day.
- Around 7 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 London North Eastern Railway, Thameslink, East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) to go to Brighton by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Brighton by bus.
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