What is the cheapest way to get from Brighton to North Downs?

The cheapest way to get from Brighton to North Downs is to drive which costs £9 - £15 and takes 1h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Brighton to North Downs?

The fastest way to get from Brighton to North Downs is to drive which takes 1h 8m and costs £9 - £15.

Is there a direct bus between Brighton and North Downs?

No, there is no direct bus from Brighton to North Downs station. However, there are services departing from Preston Circus and arriving at Guildford station via Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Brighton and North Downs?

No, there is no direct train from Brighton to North Downs. However, there are services departing from Brighton and arriving at Clandon via Gatwick Airport and Guildford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.

How far is it from Brighton to North Downs?

The distance between Brighton and North Downs is 55 miles. The road distance is 40.8 miles.

How do I travel from Brighton to North Downs without a car?

The best way to get from Brighton to North Downs without a car is to train which takes 2h 2m and costs £24 - £60.

How long does it take to get from Brighton to North Downs?

It takes approximately 2h 2m to get from Brighton to North Downs, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brighton to North Downs bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Brighton to North Downs train from?

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

Train or bus from Brighton to North Downs?

The best way to get from Brighton to North Downs is to train which takes 2h 2m and costs £24 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 37m.

Where does the Brighton to North Downs bus arrive?

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

Where does the Brighton to North Downs train arrive?

Brighton to North Downs train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Gatwick Airport station.

Can I drive from Brighton to North Downs?

Yes, the driving distance between Brighton to North Downs is 41 miles. It takes approximately 1h 8m to drive from Brighton to North Downs.

How do I get a train ticket from Brighton to North Downs?

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Where can I stay near North Downs?

There are 1160+ hotels available in North Downs.

Brighton to North Downs - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Brighton to North Downs by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Brighton to Gatwick Airporttrain Brighton - Bedford / ...
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Guildfordtrain Gatwick Airport - Reading / ...
2h 2m
£24–57
Drive 40.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Brighton to North Downscar 40.5 mi
1h 8m
£10–15
Bus
1. Take the bus from Preston Circus to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 025
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Guildford stationbus Ra2
3h 37m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Brighton to North Downstaxi 40.5 mi
1h 8m
£100–130
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 24m

Brighton to North Downs by train

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Distance: 54.4 mi
Duration: 2h 2m

What companies run services between Brighton, England and North Downs, England?

You can take a train from Brighton to Clandon via Gatwick Airport and Guildford in around 2h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Preston Circus to Clandon via Heathrow Terminal 5, Guildford station, and Guildford in around 3h 37m.

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