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

The cheapest way to get from Gatwick Airport to Brighton Centre is to bus which costs £5 - £13 and takes 1h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gatwick Airport to Brighton Centre is to drive which takes 36 min and costs £6 - £10.

Is there a direct bus between Gatwick Airport and Brighton Centre?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from South Terminal Bus Station station and arriving at Old Steine. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 55 min.

Is there a direct train between Gatwick Airport and Brighton Centre?

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 Centre?

The distance between Gatwick Airport and Brighton Centre is 25 miles. The road distance is 26.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Gatwick Airport to Brighton Centre without a car is to train which takes 50 min and costs £12 - £27.

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

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 Centre bus from?

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

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

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

Train or bus from Gatwick Airport to Brighton Centre?

The best way to get from Gatwick Airport to Brighton Centre is to train which takes 50 min and costs £12 - £27. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £5 - £13 and takes 1h 4m.

Where does the Gatwick Airport to Brighton Centre bus arrive?

Gatwick Airport to Brighton Centre bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Old Steine station.

Where does the Gatwick Airport to Brighton Centre train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Gatwick Airport to Brighton Centre?

Yes, the driving distance between Gatwick Airport to Brighton Centre is 27 miles. It takes approximately 36 min to drive from Gatwick Airport to Brighton Centre.

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

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Where can I stay near Brighton Centre?

There are 1812+ hotels available in Brighton Centre.

Gatwick Airport to Brighton Centre - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Gatwick Airport to Brighton Centre by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Brightontrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
50 min
£12–27
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from South Terminal Bus Station to Old Steinebus 025
1h 4m
£5–13
Drive 26.4 mi
1. Drive from Gatwick Airport to Brighton Centrecar 26.4 mi
36 min
£7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Gatwick Airport to Brighton Centretaxi 26.4 mi
36 min
£70–85
Train, line 7 bus
1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Hovetrain London Victoria - Littlehampton / ...
2. Take the bus from Hove station to Clock Towerbus 7 / ...
55 min
£14–27

Gatwick Airport to Brighton Centre by train and foot

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Distance: 24.6 mi
Duration: 50 min

What companies run services between Gatwick Airport, England and Brighton Centre, 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 Old Steine every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £5–13 and the journey takes 55 min.

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