What is the cheapest way to get from Brighton to New Forest?

The cheapest way to get from Brighton to New Forest is to drive which costs £24 - £35 and takes 2h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Brighton to New Forest?

The fastest way to get from Brighton to New Forest is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs £24 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Brighton and New Forest?

No, there is no direct bus from Brighton to New Forest station. However, there are services departing from Preston Circus and arriving at Police Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Fleming Way. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Brighton and New Forest?

No, there is no direct train from Brighton to New Forest. However, there are services departing from Brighton and arriving at Bedwyn via Farringdon Without and Twyford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.

How far is it from Brighton to New Forest?

The distance between Brighton and New Forest is 147 miles. The road distance is 98.9 miles.

How do I travel from Brighton to New Forest without a car?

The best way to get from Brighton to New Forest without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 12m and costs £60 - £130.

How long does it take to get from Brighton to New Forest?

It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Brighton to New Forest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brighton to New Forest bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Brighton to New Forest train from?

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

Train or bus from Brighton to New Forest?

The best way to get from Brighton to New Forest is to bus which takes 6h 12m and costs £28 - £75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £65 - £140 and takes 5h 22m.

Where does the Brighton to New Forest bus arrive?

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

Where does the Brighton to New Forest train arrive?

Brighton to New Forest train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Farringdon station.

Can I drive from Brighton to New Forest?

Yes, the driving distance between Brighton to New Forest is 99 miles. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Brighton to New Forest.

Where can I stay near New Forest?

There are 502+ hotels available in New Forest.

Brighton to New Forest - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 32 bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Brighton to New Forest by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Brighton to Farringdontrain
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Swindontrain
3. Take the bus from Fleming Way to Five Alls Courtbus X5
4h 12m
£61–125
Drive 98.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Brighton to New Forestcar 98.3 mi
2h 16m
£25–35
Bus
1. Take the bus from Preston Circus to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 025
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Fleming Waybus 401 / ...
6h 12m
£28–71
Train, bus via Reading
1. Take the train from Brighton to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain
3. Take the train from Reading to Newburytrain
4. Take the bus from Newbury Wharf to Savernake Hospitalbus X20
4h 51m
Train
1. Take the train from Brighton to Farringdontrain
2. Take the train from Farringdon Without to Twyford Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Twyford to Bedwyntrain
5h 22m
£69–137
Train, line 32 bus
1. Take the train from Brighton to Coshamtrain
2. Take the train from Cosham to Basingstoketrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newbury Wharfbus 32
6h 7m
£40–84

Brighton to New Forest by train and bus

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4h 12mAverage Duration

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Distance: 145.8 mi
Duration: 4h 12m

What companies run services between Brighton, England and New Forest, Wiltshire, England?

You can take a bus from Preston Circus to Police Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Fleming Way in around 6h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Brighton to Savernake Hospital via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, Twyford, Bedwyn, and Railway Station in around 5h 22m.

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