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There are 8 ways to get from Ashton-under-Lyne to Brighton by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain train Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brightontrain train Bedford - Brighton / ...
    4h 37m
    £99–139
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus 802
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to St Peter's Churchbus bus 025
    8h 12m
    £42–69
  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to London Victoriabus bus Uk023 / ...
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Brightontrain train London Victoria - Brighton
    7h 35m
    £49–89
  4. Drive  246.5 mi

    1. Drive from Ashton-under-Lyne to Brightoncar car 246.5 mi
    4h 36m
    £63–90
  5. Fly Manchester Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    2. Take the train from Farringdon to Brightontrain train
    5h 11m
    £109–322
  6. Fly Manchester Airport to London Gatwick Airport

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane MAN - LGW
    5h 55m
    £77–232
  7. Train to Liverpool, fly to London Gatwick Airport

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane LPL - LGW
    6h 42m
    £88–237
  8. Fly Manchester Airport to London City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane MAN - LCY
    2. Take the train from London Bridge to Brightontrain train
    7h 9m
    £231–374

Ashton-under-Lyne to Brighton by bus and foot

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration8h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket£42Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Ashton-under-Lyne, England and Brighton, England?

You can take a vehicle from Ashton-under-Lyne to Brighton via Piccadilly, Manchester Piccadilly, London Euston, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cavendish Street to St Peter's Church via Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 8h 12m.

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