What is the cheapest way to get from St Ives to Brighton?

The cheapest way to get from St Ives to Brighton is to bus which costs £16 - £26 and takes 6h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from St Ives to Brighton?

The fastest way to get from St Ives to Brighton is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between St Ives and Brighton?

No, there is no direct bus from St Ives to Brighton station. However, there are services departing from Copperbeech Close and arriving at Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road via Cambridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.

Is there a direct train between St Ives and Brighton?

No, there is no direct train from St Ives to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Huntingdon and arriving at Brighton via London Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.

How far is it from St Ives to Brighton?

The distance between St Ives and Brighton is 123 miles. The road distance is 131.4 miles.

How do I travel from St Ives to Brighton without a car?

The best way to get from St Ives to Brighton without a car is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs £55 - £130.

How long does it take to get from St Ives to Brighton?

It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from St Ives to Brighton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the St Ives to Brighton bus from?

St Ives to Brighton bus services, operated by Stagecoach East, depart from Copperbeech Close station.

Where do I catch the St Ives to Brighton train from?

St Ives to Brighton train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Huntingdon station.

Train or bus from St Ives to Brighton?

The best way to get from St Ives to Brighton is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs £55 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £26 and takes 6h 24m.

Where does the St Ives to Brighton bus arrive?

St Ives to Brighton bus services, operated by Stagecoach East, arrive at The Busway Trumpington Park-and-Ride station.

Where does the St Ives to Brighton train arrive?

St Ives to Brighton train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London Bridge station.

Can I drive from St Ives to Brighton?

Yes, the driving distance between St Ives to Brighton is 131 miles. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from St Ives to Brighton.

Where can I stay near Brighton?

There are 1810+ hotels available in Brighton.

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There are 5 ways to get from St Ives to Brighton by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Huntingdon to London Bridgetrain Peterborough - Horsham
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Brightontrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
3h 50m
£60–126
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Copperbeech Close to The Busway Trumpington Park-and-Ridebus A
2. Take the bus from Cambridge to Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Roadbus Uk066
6h 24m
£16–26
Drive 130.7 mi
1. Drive from St Ives to Brightoncar 130.7 mi
2h 15m
£32–46
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Copperbeech Close to Royal Papworth Hospitalbus A
2. Take the train from Cambridge South to Brightontrain Cambridge - Brighton
4h 21m
£58–113
Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
1. Take the bus from Copperbeech Close to The Busway Trumpington Park-and-Ridebus A
2. Take the bus from Trumpington Park-and-Ride to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to St Peter's Churchbus 025
6h 52m
£31–79

St Ives to Brighton by bus and train

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Distance: 121.9 mi
Duration: 3h 50m

What companies run services between St Ives, Cambridgeshire, England and Brighton, England?

You can take a bus from The Pound to Brighton via Bus Station, Huntingdon station, Huntingdon, and London Bridge in around 3h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Copperbeech Close to Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road via The Busway Trumpington Park-and-Ride and Cambridge in around 6h 24m.

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