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

The cheapest way to get from Brighton to Portishead is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 5h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Brighton to Portishead is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Brighton and Portishead?

No, there is no direct bus from Brighton to Portishead. However, there are services departing from Preston Circus and arriving at Combe Road via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Brighton and Portishead?

No, there is no direct train from Brighton to Portishead. However, there are services departing from Brighton and arriving at Bristol Parkway via Gatwick Airport and Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.

How far is it from Brighton to Portishead?

The distance between Brighton and Portishead is 166 miles. The road distance is 144.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Brighton to Portishead without a car is to train which takes 5h 23m and costs £65 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Brighton to Portishead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brighton to Portishead bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Brighton to Portishead train from?

Brighton to Portishead train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Gatwick Airport station.

Train or bus from Brighton to Portishead?

The best way to get from Brighton to Portishead is to train which takes 5h 23m and costs £65 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR), which costs £30 - £85 and takes 5h 44m.

Where does the Brighton to Portishead bus arrive?

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

Where does the Brighton to Portishead train arrive?

Brighton to Portishead train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Brighton to Portishead?

Yes, the driving distance between Brighton to Portishead is 144 miles. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Brighton to Portishead.

Where can I stay near Portishead?

There are 2025+ hotels available in Portishead.

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There are 5 ways to get from Brighton to Portishead by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain Gatwick Airport - Reading
2. Take the train from Reading to Bristol Parkwaytrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
5h 23m
£68–141
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk940
5h 57m
£31–58
Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
1. Take the bus from Preston Circus to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 025
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 200 / ...
5h 44m
£34–83
Drive 143.4 mi
1. Drive from Brighton to Portisheadcar 143.4 mi
3h 14m
£36–51
Train via Southampton
1. Take the train from Brighton to Southampton Centraltrain Brighton - Southampton Central
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 25m
£71–141

Brighton to Portishead by train and bus

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Distance: 164.7 mi
Duration: 5h 23m

What companies run services between Brighton, England and Portishead, England?

You can take a train from Brighton to Aldi via Gatwick Airport, Reading, Bristol Parkway, Bristol Parkway Stn, and Bus Station in around 5h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Preston Circus to Combe Road via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bus Station in around 5h 44m.

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