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

The cheapest way to get from Purley to Brighton is to drive which costs £9 - £15 and takes 49 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Purley to Brighton is to train which takes 47 min and costs £19 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Purley and Brighton?

No, there is no direct bus from Purley to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Purley Tesco and arriving at London Road Shops via Redhill Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Purley and Brighton?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Purley and arriving at Brighton. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 47 min.

How far is it from Purley to Brighton?

The distance between Purley and Brighton is 37 miles. The road distance is 40.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Purley to Brighton without a car is to train which takes 47 min and costs £19 - £40.

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

The train from Purley to Brighton takes 47 min including transfers and departs five times a day.

Where do I catch the Purley to Brighton bus from?

Purley to Brighton bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Purley Tesco station.

Where do I catch the Purley to Brighton train from?

Purley to Brighton train services, operated by Southern, depart from Purley station.

Train or bus from Purley to Brighton?

The best way to get from Purley to Brighton is to train which takes 47 min and costs £19 - £40. Alternatively, you can line 405 bus and line 100 bus and line 273 bus, which costs and takes 2h 46m.

Where does the Purley to Brighton bus arrive?

Purley to Brighton bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Redhill Bus Station.

Where does the Purley to Brighton train arrive?

Purley to Brighton train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Brighton station.

Can I drive from Purley to Brighton?

Yes, the driving distance between Purley to Brighton is 41 miles. It takes approximately 49 min to drive from Purley to Brighton.

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

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Where can I stay near Brighton?

There are 1805+ hotels available in Brighton.

Purley to Brighton - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Purley to Brighton by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Purley to Brightontrain London Victoria - Brighton / ...
47 min
£19–40
Drive 40.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Purley to Brightoncar 40.6 mi
49 min
£10–15
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Purley to Gatwick Airporttrain Bedford - Three Bridges / ...
2. Take the bus from South Terminal Bus Station to Preston Circusbus 025
1h 21m
£12–26
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Purley to Brightontaxi 40.6 mi
49 min
£100–130
Train via Gatwick Airport
1. Take the train from Purley to Gatwick Airporttrain Bedford - Three Bridges / ...
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Brightontrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
1h 5m
£19–41
Line 405 bus, line 100 bus, line 273 bus
1. Take the bus from Purley Tesco to Redhill Bus Stationbus 405
2. Take the bus from Redhill Bus Station to Station Waybus 100 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Road Shopsbus 273 / ...
2h 46m

Purley to Brighton by train

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Distance: 37 mi
Duration: 47 min

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

Southern operates a train from Purley to Brighton once daily. Tickets cost £19–40 and the journey takes 47 min. Thameslink also services this route 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Purley Tesco to London Road Shops via Redhill Bus Station, Station Way, and Bus Station in around 2h 46m.

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