What is the cheapest way to get from Wakefield to Brighton?

The cheapest way to get from Wakefield to Brighton is to drive which costs £60 - £90 and takes 4h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Wakefield to Brighton?

The fastest way to get from Wakefield to Brighton is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs £95 - £120.

Is there a direct train between Wakefield and Brighton?

No, there is no direct train from Wakefield to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Wakefield Westgate and arriving at Brighton via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.

How far is it from Wakefield to Brighton?

The distance between Wakefield and Brighton is 230 miles. The road distance is 248.3 miles.

How do I travel from Wakefield to Brighton without a car?

The best way to get from Wakefield to Brighton without a car is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs £95 - £120.

How long does it take to get from Wakefield to Brighton?

It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Wakefield to Brighton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wakefield to Brighton train from?

Wakefield to Brighton train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Wakefield Westgate station.

Train or fly from Wakefield to Brighton?

The best way to get from Wakefield to Brighton is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs £95 - £120. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £80 - £220 and takes 6h 55m.

Where does the Wakefield to Brighton train arrive?

Wakefield to Brighton train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Wakefield to Brighton?

Yes, the driving distance between Wakefield to Brighton is 248 miles. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Wakefield to Brighton.

How do I get a train ticket from Wakefield to Brighton?

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Where can I stay near Brighton?

There are 1729+ hotels available in Brighton.

Wakefield to Brighton - 7 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Wakefield to Brighton by train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to King's Crosstrain Leeds - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brightontrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
3h 31m
£95–117
Drive 246.9 mi
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1. Drive from Wakefield to Brightoncar 246.9 mi
4h 5m
£62–89
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Farringdon to Brightontrain
5h 45m
£117–337
Train via Sheffield
1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Take the train from London Victoria to Brightontrain
5h 6m
£104–180
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport
1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane MAN - LGW
6h 29m
£85–237
Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to London Gatwick Airport
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane LBA - LGW
6h 55m
£81–213
Train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
3. Take the train from Farringdon to Brightontrain
6h 53m
£147–381

Wakefield to Brighton by train

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Distance: 228.6 mi
Duration: 3h 31m

What companies run services between Wakefield, England and Brighton, England?

You can take a train from Wakefield Westgate to Brighton via London Kings Cross and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 31m. Alternatively, Ryanair, easyJet, and KLM fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) once daily.

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