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How to get fromGatwick South Terminal to Brightonby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Brightontrain train Bedford - Brighton / ...
    38 min
    £11–23
  2. Bus via Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Roadbus bus Uk998 / ...
    52 min
    £3–5
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from South Terminal Bus Station to Preston Circusbus bus 025
    42 min
    £4–7
  4. Drive  25.8 mi

    1. Drive from Gatwick South Terminal to Brightoncar car 25.8 mi
    33 min
    £7–10
  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Gatwick South Terminal to Brightontaxi taxi 25.8 mi
    33 min
    £110–140

Gatwick South Terminal to Brighton by train

Calendar801Weekly Trains
Duration38 minAverage Duration
Ticket£11Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Gatwick South Terminal, England and Brighton, England?

Thameslink operates a train from Gatwick Airport to Brighton every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £13–17 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 hourly. Tickets cost £4–7 and the journey takes 42 min.

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