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

The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Brighton and Hove is to bus which costs £28 - £55 and takes 4h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bristol to Brighton and Hove is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Bristol and Brighton and Hove?

No, there is no direct bus from Bristol station to Brighton and Hove. 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 and Hove?

No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Brighton and Hove. 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 18m.

How far is it from Bristol to Brighton and Hove?

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

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

The best way to get from Bristol to Brighton and Hove without a car is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs £80 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Bristol to Brighton and Hove, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Brighton and Hove bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bristol to Brighton and Hove train from?

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

Train or bus from Bristol to Brighton and Hove?

The best way to get from Bristol to Brighton and Hove is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs £80 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £55 and takes 4h 19m.

Where does the Bristol to Brighton and Hove bus arrive?

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

Where does the Bristol to Brighton and Hove train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bristol to Brighton and Hove?

Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Brighton and Hove is 135 miles. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Bristol to Brighton and Hove.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Brighton and Hove?

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There are 5 ways to get from Bristol to Brighton and Hove by train, bus, or car

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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 18m
£82–159
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Gatwick Airport South Terminalbus Uk940
4h 19m
£29–55
Drive 134.3 mi
1. Drive from Bristol to Brighton and Hovecar 134.3 mi
2h 59m
£33–47
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
£65–130
Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 200 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Preston Circusbus 025
4h 27m
£33–82

Bristol to Brighton and Hove by train

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Distance: 173.1 mi
Duration: 3h 18m

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

You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Brighton via London Paddington, Farringdon Without, and Farringdon in around 3h 18m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bristol Bus Station to Gatwick Airport South Terminal hourly. Tickets cost £16–28 and the journey takes 3h 35m.

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