What is the cheapest way to get from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Brighton?

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

What is the fastest way to get from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Brighton?

The fastest way to get from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Brighton is to Airport Transfer which takes 34 min and costs £35 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) 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 London Gatwick Airport (LGW) 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 London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Brighton?

The distance between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Brighton is 24 miles. The road distance is 26.2 miles.

How do I travel from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Brighton without a car?

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

How long does it take to get from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Brighton?

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

Where do I catch the London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Brighton bus from?

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

Where do I catch the London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Brighton train from?

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Brighton train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Gatwick Airport station.

Train or bus from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Brighton?

The best way to get from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) 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 London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Brighton bus arrive?

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

Where does the London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Brighton train arrive?

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Brighton train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Brighton station.

Can I drive from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Brighton?

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

How do I get a train ticket from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Brighton?

Book your London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Brighton train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Brighton?

Book your London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Brighton bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Brighton?

There are 1805+ hotels available in Brighton.

Can I share a ride from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Brighton?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Brighton. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Brighton - 5 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 5 ways to get from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Brighton by train, bus, rideshare, 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
cheapest
1. Take the bus from South Terminal Bus Station to Preston Circusbus 025
42 min
£3–13
Airport Transfer
1. Take the rideshare from London Gatwick-LGW to Brightonrideshare 26.1 mi
34 min
£35–50
Drive 26.1 mi
1. Drive from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Brightoncar 26.1 mi
34 min
£7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Brightontaxi 26.1 mi
34 min
£70–85

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Brighton by train

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Distance: 24 mi
Duration: 38 min

What companies run services between London Gatwick Airport (LGW), 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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