What is the cheapest way to get from Gatwick Airport to Brighton?

The cheapest way to get from Gatwick Airport to Brighton is to bus which costs £3 - £13 and takes 42 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Gatwick Airport to Brighton?

The fastest way to get from Gatwick Airport to Brighton is to drive which takes 34 min and costs £6 - £10.

Is there a direct bus between Gatwick Airport and Brighton?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from South Terminal Bus Station station and arriving at Preston Circus. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 42 min.

Is there a direct train between Gatwick Airport and Brighton?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Gatwick Airport and arriving at Brighton. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 38 min.

How far is it from Gatwick Airport to Brighton?

The distance between Gatwick Airport and Brighton is 24 miles. The road distance is 26.2 miles.

How do I travel from Gatwick Airport to Brighton without a car?

The best way to get from Gatwick Airport to Brighton without a car is to train which takes 38 min and costs £12 - £28.

How long does it take to get from Gatwick Airport to Brighton?

The train from Gatwick Airport to Brighton takes 38 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Gatwick Airport to Brighton bus from?

Gatwick Airport to Brighton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from South Terminal Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Gatwick Airport to Brighton train from?

Gatwick Airport to Brighton train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Gatwick Airport station.

Train or bus from Gatwick Airport to Brighton?

The best way to get from Gatwick Airport to Brighton is to train which takes 38 min and costs £12 - £28. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £3 - £13 and takes 42 min.

Where does the Gatwick Airport to Brighton bus arrive?

Gatwick Airport to Brighton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Preston Circus station.

Where does the Gatwick Airport to Brighton train arrive?

Gatwick Airport to Brighton train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Brighton station.

Can I drive from Gatwick Airport to Brighton?

Yes, the driving distance between Gatwick Airport to Brighton is 26 miles. It takes approximately 34 min to drive from Gatwick Airport to Brighton.

How do I get a train ticket from Gatwick Airport to Brighton?

Book your Gatwick Airport to Brighton train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Gatwick Airport to Brighton?

Book your Gatwick Airport to Brighton bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Brighton?

There are 1813+ hotels available in Brighton.

Gatwick Airport to Brighton - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Gatwick Airport to Brighton by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Brightontrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
38 min
£12–28
Bus
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1. Take the bus from South Terminal Bus Station to Preston Circusbus 025
42 min
£3–13
Drive 26 mi
1. Drive from Gatwick Airport to Brightoncar 26 mi
34 min
£7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Gatwick Airport to Brightontaxi 26 mi
34 min
£70–85

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Distance: 24 mi
Duration: 38 min

What companies run services between Gatwick Airport, England and Brighton, England?

Thameslink operates a train from Gatwick Airport to Brighton every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £12–24 and the journey takes 38 min. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from South Terminal Bus Station to Preston Circus every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £5–13 and the journey takes 42 min. FlixBus also services this route every 3 hours.

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