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How to get fromAshbourne to Brightonby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Ashbourne to Brighton by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Derby to London St Pancras Intltrain train Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brightontrain train Bedford - Brighton / ...
    5h 14m
    £97–130

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Derby Bus Station to London Victoriabus bus Uk004 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to St Peter's Churchbus bus 025
    9h 24m
    £34–68

  3. Drive  203.9 mi

    1. Drive from Ashbourne to Brightoncar car 203.9 mi
    3h 31m
    £52–74

  4. Fly from East Midlands Airport

    1. Fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane EMA - LGW
    6h 45m
    £93–252

  5. Train via Reading

    1. Take the train from Derby to Readingtrain train Newcastle - Reading / ...
    2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain train Reading - Gatwick Airport
    7h 34m
    £93–156

  6. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane BHX - LGW
    7h 38m
    £97–235

Ashbourne to Brighton by bus and train

Calendar184Weekly Services
Duration5h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket£97Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Ashbourne to Brighton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 205.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 14m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Brighton via Bus Station, Railway Station, Derby, and London St Pancras Intl in around 5h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to St Peter's Church via Bus Station, Derby Bus Station, and London Victoria in around 9h 24m.

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