How to travel from Leeds to Brighton

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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 €15. 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 €15, and a train costs an average of €47.

Distance: 213 miles (344 km)

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€94

Average price

€29

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Cheapest

4h 18m

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3h 48m

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30m

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8h 30m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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0.3 - 0.9kg

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LNER

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National Express

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from Leeds to Brighton

How to get from Leeds to Brighton by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Leeds to Brighton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

National Express
11:30AM8h50
Leeds
08:20PMBrighton
$281One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

National Express
11:30AM8h50
Leeds
08:20PMBrighton
$281One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National Express
12:30PM8h22
Leeds
08:52PMBrighton
$421One-way
0 transfers

Other options

National Express
06:45AM9h27
Leeds
04:12PMBrighton
$351One-way
0 transfers
National Express
06:00PM8h35
Leeds
02:35AMBrighton
$661One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Leeds to Brighton

Travel to Brighton 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 Leeds to Brighton.

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There are 2 options to travel between Leeds and Brighton including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Leeds to Brighton is a bus with an average price of $18 (€15).

This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Brighton:

A bus is $41 (€32) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Brighton costing on average $59 (€47).

The fastest way to travel from Leeds to Brighton is by train with an average journey time of 4h 2m.

Other travel options to Brighton take longer:

Bus takes on average 8h 5m.

The distance from Leeds to Brighton is approximately 213 miles (344 km).
The average frequency per day from Leeds to Brighton is:
  • Around 19 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Leeds to Brighton:
  • Trains mostly depart from Leeds station (LDS) and arrive in Brighton station (BTN).
  • Buses mostly depart from Leeds, Coach Station and arrive in Brighton, Preston Circus.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Leeds to Brighton, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with LNER, Thameslink, East Midlands Trains to go to Brighton by train.
  • Travel with National Express to go to Brighton by bus.
Omio customers who travel from Leeds to Brighton often also extend their vacation to go to London, London Victoria (VIC), London Gatwick Airport, London Bridge (LBG), Manchester. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Brighton and these popular destinations at a great price.

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