How to travel from Sheffield to Brighton

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Compare train and bus for Sheffield to Brighton

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sheffield 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 34m. 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 $36.

Distance: 185 miles (298 km)

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$103

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$33

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4h 4m

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3h 34m

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7h 54m

Average total duration

7h 24m

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0.3 - 0.7kg

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from Sheffield to Brighton

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

National Express
04:45PM7h50
Sheffield
12:35AMBrighton
$181One-way
0 transfers

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National Express
04:45PM7h50
Sheffield
12:35AMBrighton
$181One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National Express
04:45PM7h50
Sheffield
12:35AMBrighton
$181One-way
0 transfers

Other options

National Express
06:15AM8h47
Sheffield
03:02PMBrighton
$401One-way
0 transfers
National Express
12:45PM8h22
Sheffield
09:07PMBrighton
$661One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Sheffield 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 Sheffield to Brighton.

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

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

A bus is $21 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sheffield to Brighton costing on average $36 (€30).

The fastest way to travel from Sheffield to Brighton is by train with an average journey time of 3h 41m.

Other travel options to Brighton take longer:

Bus takes on average 7h 50m.

The distance from Sheffield to Brighton is approximately 185 miles (298 km).
The average frequency per day from Sheffield to Brighton is:
  • Around 17 buses per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Sheffield 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 Sheffield to Brighton:
  • Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Sheffield station (SHF) and arrive in Brighton station (BTN).
  • Buses mostly depart from Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) and arrive in Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Sheffield to Brighton, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express to go to Brighton by bus.
  • Travel with East Midlands Trains, LNER, east_midlands_trains to go to Brighton by train.
Omio customers who travel from Sheffield 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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