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How to get fromCape Town to Brightonby plane or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Cape Town to Brighton by plane or train

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  1. Fly to London Gatwick Airport

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    1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane CPT - LGW
    12h 46m
    £300–583

  2. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane CPT - LHR
    2. Take the train from Farringdon to Brightontrain train
    14h 23m
    £337–723

  3. Fly to London City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane CPT - LCY
    2. Take the train from London Bridge to Brightontrain train
    16h 21m
    £364–955

  4. Fly to Southampton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane CPT - SOU
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Brightontrain train
    21h 6m
    £348–1,165

Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) flights

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration13h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket£212Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6,027.2 mi
  • Duration: 12h 46m

What companies run services between Cape Town, South Africa and Brighton, England?

Norse Atlantic UK Limited and Condor Flugdienst fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) once daily.

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