There are 6 ways to get from Bournemouth to Brighton by train (Eurostar), train, ferry, bus, car, car train, or car ferry
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Train
best- Take the train from Bournemouth to London Waterlootrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
- Take the train from Paris Nord to Noyelles Sur Mertrain Ter
9h 38m€212–404Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 035
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Lillebus
- Take the bus from Lille to Amiensbus 712
- Take the bus from Amiens to Noyelles Sur Merbus
18h 29m€68–133Train, ferry via Seaford
- Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Centraltrain
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Brightontrain
- Take the ferry from Newhaven Ferry Terminal to Dieppe Ferry Terminalferry
13h 56mDrive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Bournemouth to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Brightoncar
4h 36m€200–229Train, ferry
- Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Centraltrain
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Brightontrain
- Take the ferry from Port of Newhaven to Dieppeferry
13h 56m€90–231Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Bournemouth to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Brightoncar
6h€93–175
Bournemouth to Brighton by train, subway, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Brighton is to bus which costs €65 - €140 and takes 18h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Brighton is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 4h 36m and costs €200 - €230.
No, there is no direct bus from Bournemouth station to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth Station and arriving at CAYEUX-SUR-MER - Brighton - route départementale via London Victoria, Lille, Amiens and NOYELLES-SUR-MER - Place gare SNCF. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth and arriving at Noyelles Sur Mer via Waterloo station, London St Pancras Intl and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 38m.
The distance between Bournemouth and Brighton is 834 km.
The best way to get from Bournemouth to Brighton without a car is to train which takes 9h 38m and costs €210 - €410.
It takes approximately 9h 38m to get from Bournemouth to Brighton, including transfers.
Bournemouth to Brighton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bournemouth Station.
Bournemouth to Brighton train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Bournemouth station.
The best way to get from Bournemouth to Brighton is to train which takes 9h 38m and costs €210 - €410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €140 and takes 18h 29m.
What companies run services between Bournemouth, England and Brighton, France?
You can take a train from Bournemouth to CAYEUX-SUR-MER - LA MOLLIERE Rue de la République via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Noyelles Sur Mer, and NOYELLES-SUR-MER - Place gare SNCF in around 9h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to CAYEUX-SUR-MER - Brighton - route départementale via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Lille, Amiens, and NOYELLES-SUR-MER - Place gare SNCF in around 18h 29m.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Bournemouth to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €50–110
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Bournemouth to Southampton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €13–29
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Bournemouth to Southampton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €13–29
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bournemouth Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €24–60
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- 02 35 03 53 15
- Website
- Transmanche Ferries
Ferry from Newhaven Ferry Terminal to Dieppe Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Transmanche Ferries
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More Questions & Answers
Bournemouth to Brighton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Brighton is 1h ahead of Bournemouth. It is currently 4:48 PM in Bournemouth and 5:48 PM in Brighton.
Bournemouth to Brighton train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
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