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Compare train for Wakefield to Brighton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Wakefield to Brighton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £170 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 47m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £170, while a train costs an average of £170.
Distance: 331 km
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
£170 Average Price Cheapest | £64 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 47m Average total duration Fastest 3h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Other travel options to Brighton take longer:
Coach takes on average 8h 24m.
You'll arrive about 1h 16m sooner (3h 17m by train vs 4h 33m by car). Tickets start at around £170 compared to roughly £64 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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FAQs: Wakefield 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 Wakefield to Brighton.
Other travel options to Brighton take longer:
Coach takes on average 8h 24m.
- Around 11 coaches per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Wakefield and Brighton as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Wakefield Westgate (WKF) and arrive in Brighton station (BTN).
- Coaches mostly depart from Wakefield, Cathedral Retail Pk and arrive in Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church).
- Travel with National Express to go to Brighton by coach.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) to go to Brighton by train.
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