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 £45 - £85 and takes 9h 2m.

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 Heathrow Terminal 5, Liverpool, Liverpool One and Queen Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 2m.

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 17m.

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 17m and costs £100 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 17m 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 17m and costs £100 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £85 and takes 9h 2m, you could also fly, which costs £80 - £190 and takes 6h 17m.

Where does the Brighton to Ainsdale bus arrive?

Brighton to Ainsdale bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 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 3098+ 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 17m
£103–164
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Preston Circus to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 025
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus 802
9h 2m
£48–83
Drive 272.3 mi
1. Drive from Brighton to Ainsdalecar 272.3 mi
4h 46m
£68–98
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Liverpool
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LGW - LPL
6h 17m
£84–190
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Brighton to London Victoriatrain
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus
3. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Southporttrain
9h 18m
£59–108
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 27m
£112–306
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LGW - MAN
2. Take the train from Bolton to Southporttrain
7h 18m
£82–226

Brighton to Ainsdale by train and foot

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Distance: 262 mi
Duration: 5h 17m

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 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Preston Circus to Leamington Road via Heathrow Terminal 5, Liverpool, Liverpool One, and Queen Square Bus Station in around 9h 2m.

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