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

The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Brighton is to bus via Slough which costs £24 - £80 and takes 4h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bristol to Brighton is to drive which takes 3h and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Bristol and Brighton?

No, there is no direct bus from Bristol station to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Bristol Bus Station and arriving at Gatwick Airport South Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Bristol and Brighton?

No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at Brighton via London Paddington and Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.

How far is it from Bristol to Brighton?

The distance between Bristol and Brighton is 174 miles. The road distance is 135.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bristol to Brighton without a car is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs £80 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Bristol to Brighton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Brighton bus from?

Bristol to Brighton bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bristol Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Brighton train from?

Bristol to Brighton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.

Train or bus from Bristol to Brighton?

The best way to get from Bristol to Brighton is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs £80 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £60 and takes 4h 19m.

Where does the Bristol to Brighton bus arrive?

Bristol to Brighton bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Gatwick Airport South Terminal station.

Where does the Bristol to Brighton train arrive?

Bristol to Brighton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Bristol to Brighton?

Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Brighton is 135 miles. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Bristol to Brighton.

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

Book your Bristol to Brighton train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Bristol to Brighton bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Brighton?

There are 1818+ hotels available in Brighton.

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain Bristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Brightontrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
3h 17m
£82–161
Bus via Slough
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 200 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to St Peter's Churchbus 025
4h 35m
£24–77
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Gatwick Airport South Terminalbus Uk940
4h 19m
£28–56
Drive 134.4 mi
1. Drive from Bristol to Brightoncar 134.4 mi
3h
£33–48
Train via Southampton
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Brightontrain Southampton Central - Brighton
3h 48m
£65–131

Bristol to Brighton by train

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Distance: 173.1 mi
Duration: 3h 17m

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

You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Brighton via London Paddington, Farringdon Without, and Farringdon in around 3h 17m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bristol Bus Station to Gatwick Airport South Terminal hourly. Tickets cost £16–27 and the journey takes 3h 35m.

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