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

The cheapest way to get from Brighton to Ashford is to bus which costs £9 - £35 and takes 2h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Brighton to Ashford is to drive which takes 1h 21m and costs £12 - £19.

Is there a direct bus between Brighton and Ashford?

No, there is no direct bus from Brighton to Ashford. However, there are services departing from Preston Circus and arriving at War Memorial via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Ashford Hospital Entrance. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Brighton and Ashford?

No, there is no direct train from Brighton to Ashford. However, there are services departing from Brighton and arriving at Ashford (Surrey) via Haywards Heath and Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 44m.

How far is it from Brighton to Ashford?

The distance between Brighton and Ashford is 62 miles. The road distance is 52.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Brighton to Ashford without a car is to train via Haywards Heath which takes 1h 44m and costs £29 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 1h 44m to get from Brighton to Ashford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brighton to Ashford bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Brighton to Ashford train from?

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

Train or bus from Brighton to Ashford?

The best way to get from Brighton to Ashford is to train via Haywards Heath which takes 1h 44m and costs £29 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £9 - £35 and takes 2h 36m.

Where does the Brighton to Ashford bus arrive?

Brighton to Ashford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Brighton to Ashford train arrive?

Brighton to Ashford train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Haywards Heath station.

Can I drive from Brighton to Ashford?

Yes, the driving distance between Brighton to Ashford is 52 miles. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from Brighton to Ashford.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Brighton to Ashford?

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Where can I stay near Ashford?

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Brighton to Ashford - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 273 bus

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Train via Haywards Heath
best
1. Take the train from Brighton to Haywards Heathtrain
2. Take the train from Haywards Heath to Clapham Junctiontrain
3. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Ashford (Surrey)train
1h 44m
£30–63
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Preston Circus to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 025
2h 36m
£10–32
Drive 51.8 mi
1. Drive from Brighton to Ashfordcar 51.8 mi
1h 21m
£13–19
Train
1. Take the train from Brighton to Farringdontrain Brighton - Bedford / ...
2. Take the train from Farringdon Without to Heathrow Terminal 4train Elizabeth
2h 43m
£43–85
Line 273 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from London Road Shops to Bus Stationbus 273 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Clock Towerbus 460 / ...
4h 37m

Brighton to Ashford by train

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Distance: 61.3 mi
Duration: 1h 44m

What companies run services between Brighton, England and Ashford, Surrey, England?

You can take a train from Brighton to Ashford (Surrey) via Haywards Heath and Clapham Junction in around 1h 44m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Preston Circus to Heathrow Terminal 5 every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £12–29 and the journey takes 1h 53m. FlixBus also services this route 4 times a day.

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