What is the cheapest way to get from Central London to Brighton?

The cheapest way to get from Central London to Brighton is to bus which costs £11 - £16 and takes 3h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Central London to Brighton?

The fastest way to get from Central London to Brighton is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs £14 - £21.

Is there a direct bus between Central London and Brighton?

No, there is no direct bus from Central London to Brighton station. However, there are services departing from London Heathrow Airport and arriving at Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Central London and Brighton?

No, there is no direct train from Central London to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Brentford and arriving at Brighton via Clapham Junction and Haywards Heath. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 35m.

How far is it from Central London to Brighton?

The distance between Central London and Brighton is 55 miles. The road distance is 56.2 miles.

How do I travel from Central London to Brighton without a car?

The best way to get from Central London to Brighton without a car is to train which takes 1h 35m and costs £23 - £45.

How long does it take to get from Central London to Brighton?

It takes approximately 1h 35m to get from Central London to Brighton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Central London to Brighton bus from?

Central London to Brighton bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Heathrow Airport station.

Where do I catch the Central London to Brighton train from?

Central London to Brighton train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Brentford station.

Train or bus from Central London to Brighton?

The best way to get from Central London to Brighton is to train which takes 1h 35m and costs £23 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £11 - £16 and takes 3h 21m.

Where does the Central London to Brighton bus arrive?

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

Where does the Central London to Brighton train arrive?

Central London to Brighton train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Clapham Junction station.

Can I drive from Central London to Brighton?

Yes, the driving distance between Central London to Brighton is 56 miles. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Central London to Brighton.

How do I get a train ticket from Central London to Brighton?

Book your Central London to Brighton train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Brighton?

There are 1719+ hotels available in Brighton.

Central London to Brighton - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and 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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Train
best
1. Take the train from Brentford to Clapham Junctiontrain
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Haywards Heathtrain
3. Take the train from Haywards Heath to Brightontrain
1h 35m
£23–43
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Roadbus Uk998
3h 21m
£12–16
Drive 55.9 mi
1. Drive from Central London to Brightoncar 55.9 mi
1h 28m
£15–21
Bus via Hounslow West Station
1. Take the bus from Hounslow West Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 482
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to St Peter's Churchbus 025
3h 40m
£13–25

Central London to Brighton by train

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Distance: 54.5 mi
Duration: 1h 35m

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 35m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Heathrow Airport to Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road every 4 hours. Tickets cost £8–12 and the journey takes 2h.

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