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

The cheapest way to get from Eltham to Brighton is to drive which costs £13 - £20 and takes 1h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Eltham to Brighton is to drive which takes 1h 14m and costs £13 - £20.

Is there a direct bus between Eltham and Brighton?

No, there is no direct bus from Eltham to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Eltham Church / Court Yard and arriving at Preston Circus via Bromley North Station and South Terminal Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Eltham and Brighton?

No, there is no direct train from Eltham to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Eltham and arriving at Brighton via London Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 39m.

How far is it from Eltham to Brighton?

The distance between Eltham and Brighton is 58 miles. The road distance is 54.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Eltham to Brighton without a car is to train which takes 1h 39m and costs £29 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 1h 39m to get from Eltham to Brighton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Eltham to Brighton bus from?

Eltham to Brighton bus services, operated by Metrobus, depart from Eltham Church / Court Yard station.

Where do I catch the Eltham to Brighton train from?

Eltham to Brighton train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Eltham station.

Train or bus from Eltham to Brighton?

The best way to get from Eltham to Brighton is to train which takes 1h 39m and costs £29 - £65. Alternatively, you can line 126 bus and bus, which costs and takes 2h 26m.

Where does the Eltham to Brighton bus arrive?

Eltham to Brighton bus services, operated by Metrobus, arrive at Bromley North Station.

Where does the Eltham to Brighton train arrive?

Eltham to Brighton train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London Bridge station.

Can I drive from Eltham to Brighton?

Yes, the driving distance between Eltham to Brighton is 55 miles. It takes approximately 1h 14m to drive from Eltham to Brighton.

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

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Where can I stay near Brighton?

There are 1818+ hotels available in Brighton.

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There are 5 ways to get from Eltham to Brighton by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Eltham to London Bridgetrain London Cannon Street - London Cannon Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Brightontrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
1h 39m
£30–63
Drive 54.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Eltham to Brightoncar 54.3 mi
1h 14m
£14–20
Line 126 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Eltham Church / Court Yard to Bromley North Stationbus 126
2. Take the bus from Bromley North Station to East Croydon Rail Stationbus Sl5
3. Take the bus from South Terminal Bus Station to Preston Circusbus 025
2h 26m
Train via London Victoria
1. Take the train from Eltham to London Victoriatrain Gravesend - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Brightontrain London Victoria - Brighton
1h 49m
£32–71
Line 162 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Eltham Church / Well Hall Road to Beckenham Junction Stationbus 162
2. Take the train from East Croydon to Brightontrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
2h 26m

Eltham to Brighton by train

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Distance: 57.5 mi
Duration: 1h 39m

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

You can take a train from Eltham to Brighton via London Bridge in around 1h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Eltham Church / Court Yard to Preston Circus via Bromley North Station, East Croydon Rail Station, East Croydon, Gatwick Airport, and South Terminal Bus Station in around 2h 26m.

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