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

The cheapest way to get from Brighton to Ainsdale is to bus which costs £35 - £80 and takes 10h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Brighton to Ainsdale is to drive which takes 4h 46m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Brighton and Ainsdale?

No, there is no direct bus from Brighton to Ainsdale. However, there are services departing from Preston Circus and arriving at Leamington Road via London Heathrow Airport, Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway, Liverpool, Liverpool One and Queen Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Brighton and Ainsdale?

No, there is no direct train from Brighton to Ainsdale. However, there are services departing from Brighton and arriving at Ainsdale via London Euston and Liverpool Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.

How far is it from Brighton to Ainsdale?

The distance between Brighton and Ainsdale is 264 miles. The road distance is 273.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Brighton to Ainsdale without a car is to train which takes 5h 12m and costs £100 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Brighton to Ainsdale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brighton to Ainsdale bus from?

Brighton to Ainsdale bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Preston Circus station.

Where do I catch the Brighton to Ainsdale train from?

Brighton to Ainsdale train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.

Train, bus or fly from Brighton to Ainsdale?

The best way to get from Brighton to Ainsdale is to train which takes 5h 12m and costs £100 - £200. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £80 - £230 and takes 6h 3m, you could also bus, which costs £35 - £80 and takes 10h 6m.

Where does the Brighton to Ainsdale bus arrive?

Brighton to Ainsdale bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Brighton to Ainsdale train arrive?

Brighton to Ainsdale train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Brighton to Ainsdale?

Yes, the driving distance between Brighton to Ainsdale is 274 miles. It takes approximately 4h 46m to drive from Brighton to Ainsdale.

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

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Where can I stay near Ainsdale?

There are 3140+ hotels available in Ainsdale.

Brighton to Ainsdale - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Brighton to Ainsdale by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Brighton to London St Pancras Intltrain Brighton - Bedford / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Liverpool Lime Streettrain London Euston - Liverpool Lime Street
5h 12m
£102–193
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Preston Circus to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 025
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus
3. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus
10h 6m
£38–76
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Preston Circus to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 025
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 210 / ...
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
8h 14m
£73–181
Drive 272.3 mi
1. Drive from Brighton to Ainsdalecar 272.3 mi
4h 46m
£67–96
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Liverpool
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LGW - LPL
6h 3m
£80–228
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Brighton to Farringdontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Bolton to Southporttrain
6h 24m
£113–360
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Brighton to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
3. Take the train from Bolton to Southporttrain
6h 31m
£122–267

Brighton to Ainsdale by train and foot

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Distance: 262 mi
Duration: 5h 12m

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

You can take a train from Brighton to Ainsdale via London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, Liverpool Lime Street, and Liverpool Central in around 5h 12m. Alternatively, Ryanair and easyJet fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Liverpool (LPL) 3 times a day.

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