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

The cheapest way to get from Hayes to Brighton is to drive which costs £11 - £17 and takes 1h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hayes to Brighton is to drive which takes 1h 1m and costs £11 - £17.

Is there a direct bus between Hayes and Brighton?

No, there is no direct bus from Hayes station to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Bromley South Station and arriving at Preston Circus via South Terminal Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Hayes and Brighton?

No, there is no direct train from Hayes to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Hayes (Kent) and arriving at Brighton via Elmers End Tram Stop and East Croydon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 28m.

How far is it from Hayes to Brighton?

The distance between Hayes and Brighton is 46 miles. The road distance is 48.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hayes to Brighton without a car is to train which takes 1h 28m and costs £23 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 1h 28m to get from Hayes to Brighton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hayes to Brighton bus from?

Hayes to Brighton bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Bromley South Station.

Where do I catch the Hayes to Brighton train from?

Hayes to Brighton train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from East Croydon station.

Train or bus from Hayes to Brighton?

The best way to get from Hayes to Brighton is to train which takes 1h 28m and costs £23 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £14 - £35 and takes 1h 46m.

Where does the Hayes to Brighton bus arrive?

Hayes to Brighton bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at East Croydon Rail Station.

Where does the Hayes to Brighton train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Hayes to Brighton?

Yes, the driving distance between Hayes to Brighton is 48 miles. It takes approximately 1h 1m to drive from Hayes to Brighton.

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

Book your Hayes to Brighton train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Brighton?

There are 1805+ hotels available in Brighton.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from East Croydon to Brightontrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
1h 28m
£24–46
Drive 48.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Hayes to Brightoncar 48.2 mi
1h 1m
£12–17
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bromley South Station to East Croydon Rail Stationbus Sl5
2. Take the bus from South Terminal Bus Station to Preston Circusbus 025
1h 46m
£15–33
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Hayes to Brightontaxi 48.2 mi
1h 1m
£120–150
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Orpington to Tunbridge Wellstrain London Charing Cross - Tunbridge Wells / ...
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to St Peter's Churchbus 29 / ...
3h 12m
£17–28

Hayes to Brighton by train and tram

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1h 28mAverage Duration

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Distance: 46.2 mi
Duration: 1h 28m

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

Thameslink operates a train from East Croydon to Brighton every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £20–40 and the journey takes 54 min. Southern also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bromley South Station to Preston Circus via East Croydon Rail Station, East Croydon, Gatwick Airport, and South Terminal Bus Station in around 1h 46m.

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