How to travel from Leicester to Brighton

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Compare train and bus for Leicester to Brighton

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leicester to Brighton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 45m. 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 €12, and a train costs an average of €59.

Distance: 132 miles (213 km)

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€101

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€15

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3h 15m

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2h 45m

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6h 10m

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5h 40m

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from Leicester to Brighton

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

National Express
07:15PM6h30
Leicester
01:45AMBrighton
$151One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

National Express
07:15PM6h30
Leicester
01:45AMBrighton
$151One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National Express
07:15PM6h30
Leicester
01:45AMBrighton
$151One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBus
09:55AM7h35
Leicester
05:30PMBrighton
$161One-way
0 transfers
National Express
02:00PM6h52
Leicester
08:52PMBrighton
$211One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
01:45AM7h45
Leicester
09:30AMBrighton
$221One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Leicester 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 Leicester to Brighton.

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There are 2 options to travel between Leicester and Brighton including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Leicester to Brighton is a bus with an average price of $15 (€12).

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

A bus is $58 (€46) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leicester to Brighton costing on average $74 (€59).

The fastest way to travel from Leicester to Brighton is by train with an average journey time of 2h 46m.

Other travel options to Brighton take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 12m.

The distance from Leicester to Brighton is approximately 132 miles (213 km).
The average frequency per day from Leicester to Brighton is:
  • Around 50 buses per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leicester 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 Leicester to Brighton:
  • Trains mostly depart from Leicester station (LEI) and arrive in Brighton station (BTN).
  • Buses mostly depart from Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station and arrive in Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Leicester to Brighton, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Thameslink, East Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains to go to Brighton by train.
  • Travel with National Express to go to Brighton by bus.
Omio customers who travel from Leicester 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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