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How to get fromCentral London to Brightonby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Brentford to Clapham Junctiontrain train
    2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Haywards Heathtrain train
    3. Take the train from Haywards Heath to Brightontrain train
    1h 36m
    £26–57
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Hounslow West Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus 482
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Preston Circusbus bus 025
    3h 18m
    £9–37
  3. Line 65 bus, bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Darwin Road Brentford to Cromwell Road Bus Stationbus bus N65 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Cromwell Road Bus Station to East Croydon Rail Stationbus bus Sl7
    3. Take the train from East Croydon to Brightontrain train
    3h 3m
  4. Drive 55.9 mi

    1. Drive from Central London to Brightoncar car 55.9 mi
    1h 28m
    £14–20

Central London to Brighton by train

Calendar357Weekly Trains
Duration1h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket£26Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Central London, England and Brighton, England?

You can take a train from Brentford to Brighton via Clapham Junction and Haywards Heath in around 1h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Windmill Road South Ealing to Preston Circus via Hounslow West Station and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 3h 18m.

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