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

The cheapest way to get from Brighton to Stansted is to bus which costs £8 - £11 and takes 4h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Brighton to Stansted is to drive which takes 1h 21m and costs £11 - £18.

Is there a direct bus between Brighton and Stansted?

No, there is no direct bus from Brighton to Stansted. However, there are services departing from St Peter's Church and arriving at Flagstone Paving via War Memorial and Castle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Brighton and Stansted?

No, there is no direct train from Brighton to Stansted. However, there are services departing from Brighton and arriving at Otford via London Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.

How far is it from Brighton to Stansted?

The distance between Brighton and Stansted is 78 miles. The road distance is 48.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Brighton to Stansted without a car is to train which takes 2h 17m and costs £60 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 2h 17m to get from Brighton to Stansted, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brighton to Stansted bus from?

Brighton to Stansted bus services, operated by Brighton & Hove, depart from St Peter's Church station.

Where do I catch the Brighton to Stansted train from?

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

Train or bus from Brighton to Stansted?

The best way to get from Brighton to Stansted is to train which takes 2h 17m and costs £60 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £8 - £11 and takes 4h 25m.

Where does the Brighton to Stansted bus arrive?

Brighton to Stansted bus services, operated by Brighton & Hove, arrive at War Memorial station.

Where does the Brighton to Stansted train arrive?

Brighton to Stansted train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London Bridge station.

Can I drive from Brighton to Stansted?

Yes, the driving distance between Brighton to Stansted is 49 miles. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from Brighton to Stansted.

Where can I stay near Stansted?

There are 2292+ hotels available in Stansted.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Brighton to London Bridgetrain Brighton - Bedford / ...
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Otfordtrain London Charing Cross - Maidstone East / ...
2h 17m
£63–97
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St Peter's Church to War Memorialbus 29 / ...
4h 25m
£8–11
Drive 48.4 mi
1. Drive from Brighton to Stanstedcar 48.4 mi
1h 21m
£12–18
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Brighton to Stanstedtaxi 48.4 mi
1h 21m
£210–260
Train via Meopham
1. Take the train from Brighton to London Victoriatrain Brighton - London Victoria
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Meophamtrain London Victoria - Gillingham / ...
3h 33m
£36–71

Brighton to Stansted by bus

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Distance: 77.3 mi
Duration: 2h 17m

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

You can take a train from Brighton to Stansted via London Bridge and Otford in around 2h 17m. Alternatively, Brighton & Hove operates a bus from St Peter's Church to War Memorial hourly. Tickets cost £7–8 and the journey takes 1h 47m.

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