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 $15. 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 $15, and a train costs an average of $64.

Distance: 132 miles (213 km)

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Driving

$123

Average price

$20

Average price

Cheapest

$58

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

3h 15m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 45m

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30m

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6h 10m

Average total duration

5h 40m

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30m

Additional time*

3h 8m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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CO2 emissions

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National Express

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Leicester to Brighton is a bus with an average price of $20 (€16).

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

A bus is $104 (€83) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leicester to Brighton costing on average $123 (€98).

The fastest way to travel from Leicester to Brighton is by train with an average journey time of 2h 45m.

Other travel options to Brighton take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 40m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Leicester and Brighton including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Leicester to Brighton among Omio's users.

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from Leicester to Brighton

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

Our recommendation

train

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

  • East Midlands RailwayC51654+ThameslinkW59508
    6:10 AM3h03
    Leicester station (LEI)
    9:13 AMBrighton station (BTN)
    $1241One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • East Midlands RailwayC51654+ThameslinkW59508
    6:10 AM3h03
    Leicester station (LEI)
    9:13 AMBrighton station (BTN)
    $1241One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • East Midlands RailwayC51624+ThameslinkG84449
    6:02 AM2h46
    Leicester station (LEI)
    8:48 AMBrighton station (BTN)
    $1461One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • East Midlands RailwayC51655+ThameslinkG84453
    6:30 AM2h48
    Leicester station (LEI)
    9:18 AMBrighton station (BTN)
    $1721One-way
    1 transfer
  • East Midlands RailwayC51564+ThameslinkW59515
    7:13 AM3h00
    Leicester station (LEI)
    10:13 AMBrighton station (BTN)
    $2261One-way
    1 transfer
  • East Midlands RailwayC51563+ThameslinkG84457
    7:00 AM2h48
    Leicester station (LEI)
    9:48 AMBrighton station (BTN)
    $2261One-way
    1 transfer

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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 $20 (€16).

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

A bus is $104 (€83) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leicester to Brighton costing on average $123 (€98).

The fastest way to travel from Leicester to Brighton is by train with an average journey time of 2h 45m.

Other travel options to Brighton take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 40m.

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 Railway, east_midlands_trains to go to Brighton by train.
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus 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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