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

The cheapest way to get from Clifton to Brighton is to bus via Slough which costs £24 - £80 and takes 4h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Clifton to Brighton is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Clifton and Brighton?

No, there is no direct bus from Clifton station to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at St Peter's Church via Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Clifton and Brighton?

No, there is no direct train from Clifton to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Clifton Down and arriving at Brighton via Bristol Temple Meads, London Paddington and Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.

How far is it from Clifton to Brighton?

The distance between Clifton and Brighton is 178 miles. The road distance is 136.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Clifton to Brighton without a car is to train which takes 4h and costs £75 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 4h to get from Clifton to Brighton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Clifton to Brighton bus from?

Clifton to Brighton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Clifton to Brighton train from?

Clifton to Brighton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.

Train or bus from Clifton to Brighton?

The best way to get from Clifton to Brighton is to train which takes 4h and costs £75 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus via Slough, which costs £24 - £80 and takes 4h 35m.

Where does the Clifton to Brighton bus arrive?

Clifton to Brighton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Clifton to Brighton train arrive?

Clifton to Brighton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Clifton to Brighton?

Yes, the driving distance between Clifton to Brighton is 136 miles. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Clifton to Brighton.

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

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Where can I stay near Brighton?

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain Bristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Brightontrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
4h
£80–163
Bus via Slough
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 200 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to St Peter's Churchbus 025
4h 35m
£25–79
Drive 135.6 mi
1. Drive from Clifton to Brightoncar 135.6 mi
3h 3m
£33–48
Train via Southampton
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Brightontrain Southampton Central - Brighton
5h 1m
£62–133
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Gatwick Airport South Terminalbus Uk940
5h 53m
£31–61

Clifton to Brighton by train

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Distance: 177 mi
Duration: 4h

What companies run services between Clifton, Bristol, England and Brighton, England?

You can take a train from Clifton Down to Brighton via Bristol Temple Meads, London Paddington, Farringdon Without, and Farringdon in around 4h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to St Peter's Church via Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 4h 35m.

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