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How to get fromCarshalton to Brightonby tram, train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Tram, train

    best
    1. Take the tram from Mitcham Junction Tram Stop to East Croydon Tram Stoptram tram Tram
    2. Take the train from East Croydon to Brightontrain train Bedford - Brighton / ...
    1h 30m
    £21–36

  2. Drive  42.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carshalton to Brightoncar car 42.8 mi
    55 min
    £11–16

  3. Line 127 bus, train, bus

    1. Take the bus from Carshalton Station to Purley Stationbus bus 127
    2. Take the train from Purley to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Take the bus from South Terminal Bus Station to St Peter's Churchbus bus 025
    2h 28m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Carshalton to Brightontaxi taxi 42.8 mi
    55 min
    £180–230

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Carshalton to Horshamtrain train London Victoria - Horsham
    2. Take the bus from Railway Station to St Peter's Churchbus bus 17
    3h 27m
    £15–24

Carshalton to Brighton by train and tram

Calendar495Weekly Services
Duration1h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket£21Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 45.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 30m

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

There is no direct connection from Carshalton to Brighton. However, you can take the train to Mitcham Junction, walk to Mitcham Junction Tram Stop, take the vehicle to East Croydon Tram Stop, walk to East Croydon, then take the train to Brighton. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carshalton Station to St Peter's Church via Purley Station, Purley, Gatwick Airport, and South Terminal Bus Station in around 2h 28m.

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