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

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There are 10 ways to get from Brighton to Alicante by plane, train (Eurostar, TGV, Renfe), bus, train, car ferry, car, or car train

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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 44m
    €46–178

  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 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 29m
    €498–834

  3. Bus via Dover

    1. Take the bus from Preston Circus to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 025
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus 700
    3. Take the bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus bus 700
    4. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Alicantebus bus
    36h 23m
    €196–371

  4. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Brighton to Portsmouth & Southseatrain train
    2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Santandercarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Santander to Alacant/Alicante Terminaltrain train Alv
    44h 32m
    €237–834

  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
    €80–189

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

    1. Take the train from Brighton to Farringdontrain train
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane plane STN - ALC
    7h 35m
    €93–308

  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 31m
    €70–193

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Preston Circus to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 025
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus bus 700
    3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Alicantebus bus
    37h 18m
    €193–368

  9. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Brighton to Poolecar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Poole to St Malo Ferry Portcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from St Malo Ferry Port to Alicantecar car
    23h 36m
    €298–590

  10. Drive, Eurotunnel, train

    1. Drive from Brighton to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Take the train from Calais Frethun to Lille Europetrain train Ter
    4. Take the train from Lille Europe to Marne La Vallee Chessytrain train Tgv
    5. Take the train from Marne La Vallee Chessy to Karlsruhe Hbftrain train Tgv
    6. Drive from Karlsruhe Hbf to Alicantecar car
    25h 24m
    €568–835

Brighton to Alicante by train

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration20h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket€498Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,482.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 44m

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 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Brighton to Alacant/Alicante Terminal via London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Avignon Tgv, and Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes in around 20h 29m.

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