There are 4 ways to get from Paddington to Brighton by bus, train, or car
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Line 36 bus, train
best- Take the bus from Paddington Station / Eastbourne Terrace to Victoria Stationbus 36
- Take the train from London Victoria to Brightontrain London Victoria - Brighton
1h 36m£27–75Drive 54.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Paddington to Brightoncar 54.2 mi
1h 25m£14–20Bus
- Take the bus from London Victoria to St Peter's Churchbus 025
3h 42m£17–41Train
- Take the train from Farringdon to Brightontrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
1h 37m£29–55
Paddington to Brighton by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Paddington to Brighton is to drive which costs £13 - £20 and takes 1h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Paddington to Brighton is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs £13 - £20.
No, there is no direct bus from Paddington station to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Paddington Station and arriving at St Peter's Church via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Paddington to Brighton. However, there are services departing from London Paddington and arriving at Brighton via Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 37m.
The distance between Paddington and Brighton is 53 miles. The road distance is 54.5 miles.
The best way to get from Paddington to Brighton without a car is to line 36 bus and train which takes 1h 36m and costs £26 - £80.
It takes approximately 1h 36m to get from Paddington to Brighton, including transfers.
Paddington to Brighton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Victoria station.
Paddington to Brighton train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Farringdon station.
The best way to get from Paddington to Brighton is to bus which takes 3h 42m and costs £16 - £45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £28 - £55 and takes 1h 37m.
What companies run services between Paddington, England and Brighton, England?
National Express operates a bus from London Victoria to St Peter's Church every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £16–40 and the journey takes 3h 5m. Alternatively, Thameslink operates a train from Farringdon to Brighton every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £26–50 and the journey takes 1h 19m.
- Phone
- +44 345 850 1530
- Website
- Gatwick Express
Train from London Victoria to Brighton
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Gatwick Express
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- Go Ahead London
Bus from Paddington Station / Eastbourne Terrace to Victoria Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–16
- Website
- Go Ahead London
- One hour Ticket
- £1–16
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More Questions & Answers
Paddington to Brighton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at St Peter's Church station.
Paddington to Brighton train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Brighton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Paddington to Brighton is 55 miles. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Paddington to Brighton.
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