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

The cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Brighton is to bus which costs £13 - £23 and takes 4h.

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

The fastest way to get from Cambridge to Brighton is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Cambridge and Brighton?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 and arriving at Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road station. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h.

Is there a direct train between Cambridge and Brighton?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cambridge and arriving at Brighton. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 27m.

How far is it from Cambridge to Brighton?

The distance between Cambridge and Brighton is 112 miles. The road distance is 118.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cambridge to Brighton without a car is to train which takes 2h 27m and costs £55 - £120.

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

The train from Cambridge to Brighton takes 2h 27m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Brighton bus from?

Cambridge to Brighton bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 station.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Brighton train from?

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

Train or bus from Cambridge to Brighton?

The best way to get from Cambridge to Brighton is to train which takes 2h 27m and costs £55 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £13 - £23 and takes 4h.

Where does the Cambridge to Brighton bus arrive?

Cambridge to Brighton bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road.

Where does the Cambridge to Brighton train arrive?

Cambridge to Brighton train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Brighton station.

Can I drive from Cambridge to Brighton?

Yes, the driving distance between Cambridge to Brighton is 118 miles. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Cambridge to Brighton.

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

Book your Cambridge to Brighton train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Cambridge to Brighton bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Brighton?

There are 1817+ hotels available in Brighton.

Cambridge to Brighton - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Cambridge to Brighton by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Brightontrain Cambridge - Brighton
2h 27m
£55–120
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 to Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Roadbus Uk066
4h
£13–23
Drive 117.6 mi
1. Drive from Cambridge to Brightoncar 117.6 mi
2h 4m
£29–42
Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
1. Take the bus from Parkside to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to St Peter's Churchbus 025
4h 55m
£28–72

Cambridge to Brighton by train

208Weekly Trains

2h 27mAverage Duration

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Distance: 110.9 mi
Duration: 2h 27m

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

Thameslink operates a train from Cambridge to Brighton hourly. Tickets cost £55–120 and the journey takes 2h 27m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 to Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road 5 times a day. Tickets cost £13–23 and the journey takes 4h.

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