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How to get fromBrighton to Alicanteby plane, train (Eurostar, TGV, Renfe), train, bus, car, or car ferry

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There are 9 ways to get from Brighton to Alicante by plane, train (Eurostar, TGV, Renfe), train, bus, car, or car ferry

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  1. Fly London Gatwick Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport

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    1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane plane LGW - ALC
    5h 38m
    €41–201

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Brighton to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Narbonnetrain train Tgv
    4. Take the train from Narbonne to Camp De Tarragonatrain train
    5. Take the train from Camp De Tarragona to Alacant/Alicante Terminaltrain train Eur / ...
    20h 14m
    €432–657

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Brighton to London Victoriatrain train
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus bus 700
    3. Take the bus from Paris to Alicantebus bus
    35h 28m
    €208–340

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Brighton to Poolecar car
    2. Take the carferry from Poole to St Malo Ferry Portcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from St Malo Ferry Port to Alicantecar car
    23h 38m
    €329–652

  5. Train to Luton Airport, fly to Alicante-Elche Airport

    1. Take the train from Brighton to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane plane LTN - ALC
    7h 12m
    €98–626

  6. Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Alicante-Elche Airport

    1. Take the train from Brighton to London Victoriatrain train
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane plane STN - ALC
    7h 19m
    €87–313

  7. Fly London Gatwick Airport to Valencia Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Valencia Airport (VLC)plane plane LGW - VLC
    2. Take the train from Estació del Nord to Alacant/Alicante Terminaltrain train
    8h 15m
    €79–316

  8. Train via Madrid

    1. Take the train from Brighton to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Avignon Tgvtrain train Tgv
    4. Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain train
    5. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Alacant/Alicante Terminaltrain train Ave
    20h 45m
    €507–772

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Old Steine to London Victoriabus bus 817
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacantbus bus
    36h
    €177–303

Brighton to Alicante by train

Calendar4Weekly Trains
Duration20h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket€432Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,482.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 38m

What companies run services between Brighton, England and Alicante, Spain?

Ryanair, Jet2.com, and three other airlines fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Brighton to Alacant/Alicante Terminal via London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Narbonne, and Camp De Tarragona in around 20h 14m.

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