What is the cheapest way to get from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Brighton?

The cheapest way to get from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Brighton is to bus which costs £23 - £60 and takes 3h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Brighton?

The fastest way to get from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Brighton is to Airport Transfer which takes 1h 42m and costs £35 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between London Stansted Airport (STN) and Brighton?

No, there is no direct bus from London Stansted Airport (STN) station to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Coach Station and arriving at Preston Circus via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.

Is there a direct train between London Stansted Airport (STN) and Brighton?

No, there is no direct train from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Stansted Airport and arriving at Brighton via Tottenham Hale Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.

How far is it from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Brighton?

The distance between London Stansted Airport (STN) and Brighton is 90 miles. The road distance is 97 miles.

How do I travel from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Brighton without a car?

The best way to get from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Brighton without a car is to train via Islington which takes 2h 10m and costs £45 - £120.

How long does it take to get from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Brighton?

It takes approximately 2h 10m to get from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Brighton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London Stansted Airport (STN) to Brighton bus from?

London Stansted Airport (STN) to Brighton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

Where do I catch the London Stansted Airport (STN) to Brighton train from?

London Stansted Airport (STN) to Brighton train services, operated by Stansted Express, depart from Stansted Airport station.

Train or bus from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Brighton?

The best way to get from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Brighton is to train via Islington which takes 2h 10m and costs £45 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £60 and takes 3h 52m.

Where does the London Stansted Airport (STN) to Brighton bus arrive?

London Stansted Airport (STN) to Brighton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the London Stansted Airport (STN) to Brighton train arrive?

London Stansted Airport (STN) to Brighton train services, operated by Stansted Express, arrive at Tottenham Hale station.

Can I drive from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Brighton?

Yes, the driving distance between London Stansted Airport (STN) to Brighton is 97 miles. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Brighton.

How do I get a train ticket from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Brighton?

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Where can I stay near Brighton?

There are 1810+ hotels available in Brighton.

Can I share a ride from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Brighton?

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

London Stansted Airport (STN) to Brighton - 6 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Brighton by train, bus, rideshare, or car

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Train via Islington
best
1. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Tottenham Haletrain Stansted Express
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Brightontrain London Victoria - Brighton
2h 10m
£46–114
Drive 96.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Brightoncar 96.5 mi
1h 42m
£24–34
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Victoria Stationbus A8
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Hovetrain London Victoria - Littlehampton / ...
3h 31m
£33–73
Airport Transfer
1. Take the rideshare from London Stansted-STN to Brightonrideshare 96.5 mi
1h 42m
£35–50
Train
1. Take the train from Stansted Airport to London Liverpool Streettrain Stansted Express
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Brightontrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
2h 17m
£45–89
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Preston Circusbus 025
3h 52m
£24–60

London Stansted Airport (STN) to Brighton by train and subway

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Distance: 89.7 mi
Duration: 2h 10m

What companies run services between London Stansted Airport (STN), England and Brighton, England?

You can take a train from Stansted Airport to Brighton via Tottenham Hale, Tottenham Hale Station, Victoria station, and London Victoria in around 2h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Preston Circus via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 3h 52m.

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