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How to get fromCrystal Palace to Brightonby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Crystal Palace to Brighton by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from East Croydon to Brightontrain train Bedford - Brighton / ...
    1h 19m
    £20–33

  2. Drive  47.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Crystal Palace to Brightoncar car 47.3 mi
    1h 4m
    £12–17

  3. Line 410 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Crystal Palace Station to East Croydon Rail Stationbus bus 410
    2. Take the bus from South Terminal Bus Station to St Peter's Churchbus bus 025
    2h 17m
    £13–23

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Crystal Palace to Brightontaxi taxi 47.3 mi
    1h 4m
    £200–250

  5. Line 410 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Crystal Palace Station to East Croydon Rail Stationbus bus 410
    2. Take the train from East Croydon to Hovetrain train London Victoria - Littlehampton / ...
    1h 42m
    £20–33

Crystal Palace to Brighton by train

Calendar179Weekly Trains
Duration1h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket£20Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 43.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 19m

What companies run services between Crystal Palace, England and Brighton, England?

Thameslink operates a train from East Croydon to Brighton every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £22–28 and the journey takes 54 min. Southern also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Crystal Palace Station to St Peter's Church via East Croydon Rail Station, East Croydon, Gatwick Airport, and South Terminal Bus Station in around 2h 17m.

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