What is the cheapest way to get from Gatwick to Brighton and Hove?

The cheapest way to get from Gatwick to Brighton and Hove is to bus which costs £3 - £14 and takes 52 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Gatwick to Brighton and Hove?

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

Is there a direct bus between Gatwick and Brighton and Hove?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from North Terminal Bus Station station and arriving at Preston Circus. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 52 min.

Is there a direct train between Gatwick and Brighton and Hove?

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 to Brighton and Hove?

The distance between Gatwick and Brighton and Hove is 24 miles. The road distance is 26.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Gatwick to Brighton and Hove without a car is to train which takes 38 min and costs £12 - £29.

How long does it take to get from Gatwick to Brighton and Hove?

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

Where do I catch the Gatwick to Brighton and Hove bus from?

Gatwick to Brighton and Hove bus services, operated by National Express, depart from North Terminal Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Gatwick to Brighton and Hove train from?

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

Train or bus from Gatwick to Brighton and Hove?

The best way to get from Gatwick to Brighton and Hove is to train which takes 38 min and costs £12 - £29. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £3 - £14 and takes 52 min.

Where does the Gatwick to Brighton and Hove bus arrive?

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

Where does the Gatwick to Brighton and Hove train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Gatwick to Brighton and Hove?

Yes, the driving distance between Gatwick to Brighton and Hove is 27 miles. It takes approximately 34 min to drive from Gatwick to Brighton and Hove.

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

Book your Gatwick to Brighton and Hove train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Gatwick to Brighton and Hove bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Brighton and Hove?

There are 1807+ hotels available in Brighton and Hove.

Gatwick to Brighton and Hove - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Gatwick to Brighton and Hove 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
£12–29
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from North Terminal Bus Station to Preston Circusbus 025
52 min
£3–14
Drive 26.6 mi
1. Drive from Gatwick to Brighton and Hovecar 26.6 mi
34 min
£7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Gatwick to Brighton and Hovetaxi 26.6 mi
34 min
£70–85
Line 100 bus, line 273 bus
1. Take the bus from Povey Cross Road East to Bus Stationbus 100
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Road Shopsbus 273 / ...
1h 51m

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Distance: 24 mi
Duration: 38 min

What companies run services between Gatwick, England and Brighton and Hove, 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 North Terminal Bus Station to Preston Circus every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £5–14 and the journey takes 52 min. FlixBus also services this route every 3 hours.

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