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

The cheapest way to get from Ashford to Brighton is to drive which costs £12 - £19 and takes 1h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ashford to Brighton is to drive which takes 1h 23m and costs £12 - £19.

Is there a direct bus between Ashford and Brighton?

No, there is no direct bus from Ashford to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Town Tree Road and arriving at St Peter's Church via Heathrow Terminal 4 and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Ashford and Brighton?

No, there is no direct train from Ashford to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Ashford (Surrey) and arriving at Brighton via Clapham Junction and Haywards Heath. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 43m.

How far is it from Ashford to Brighton?

The distance between Ashford and Brighton is 62 miles. The road distance is 52.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ashford to Brighton without a car is to train which takes 1h 43m and costs £29 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 1h 43m to get from Ashford to Brighton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ashford to Brighton bus from?

Ashford to Brighton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where do I catch the Ashford to Brighton train from?

Ashford to Brighton train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Ashford (Surrey) station.

Train or bus from Ashford to Brighton?

The best way to get from Ashford to Brighton is to train which takes 1h 43m and costs £29 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £40 and takes 2h 45m.

Where does the Ashford to Brighton bus arrive?

Ashford to Brighton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at St Peter's Church station.

Where does the Ashford to Brighton train arrive?

Ashford to Brighton train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Clapham Junction station.

Can I drive from Ashford to Brighton?

Yes, the driving distance between Ashford to Brighton is 53 miles. It takes approximately 1h 23m to drive from Ashford to Brighton.

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

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Where can I stay near Brighton?

There are 1816+ hotels available in Brighton.

Ashford to Brighton - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 216 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Ashford to Brighton by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ashford (Surrey) to Clapham Junctiontrain
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Haywards Heathtrain
3. Take the train from Haywards Heath to Brightontrain
1h 43m
£30–63
Drive 52.6 mi
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1. Drive from Ashford to Brightoncar 52.6 mi
1h 23m
£13–19
Bus
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to St Peter's Churchbus 025
2h 45m
£15–35
Line 216 bus, bus, train
1. Take the bus from Town Tree Road to Kingston / Wood Streetbus 216
2. Take the bus from Kingston / Wood Street to East Croydon Rail Stationbus Sl7
3. Take the train from East Croydon to Brightontrain
2h 59m
Bus, line 273 bus
1. Take the bus from Clock Tower to Bus Stationbus 460
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Road Shopsbus 273 / ...
4h 48m

Ashford to Brighton by train

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Distance: 61.3 mi
Duration: 1h 43m

What companies run services between Ashford, Surrey, England and Brighton, England?

You can take a train from Ashford (Surrey) to Brighton via Clapham Junction and Haywards Heath in around 1h 43m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to St Peter's Church every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £12–29 and the journey takes 1h 50m.

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