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

The cheapest way to get from Stanstead to Brighton is to bus which costs £18 - £35 and takes 7h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stanstead to Brighton is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Stanstead and Brighton?

No, there is no direct bus from Stanstead to Brighton station. However, there are services departing from Stanway Close and arriving at Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road via Bus Station, Hospital Outpatients and Cambridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Stanstead and Brighton?

No, there is no direct train from Stanstead to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Sudbury (Suffolk) and arriving at Brighton via Marks Tey and London Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.

How far is it from Stanstead to Brighton?

The distance between Stanstead and Brighton is 118 miles. The road distance is 118 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stanstead to Brighton without a car is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs £50 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Stanstead to Brighton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stanstead to Brighton bus from?

Stanstead to Brighton bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cambridge station.

Where do I catch the Stanstead to Brighton train from?

Stanstead to Brighton train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Marks Tey station.

Train or bus from Stanstead to Brighton?

The best way to get from Stanstead to Brighton is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs £50 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £35 and takes 7h 2m.

Where does the Stanstead to Brighton bus arrive?

Stanstead to Brighton bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road.

Where does the Stanstead to Brighton train arrive?

Stanstead to Brighton train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

Can I drive from Stanstead to Brighton?

Yes, the driving distance between Stanstead to Brighton is 118 miles. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Stanstead to Brighton.

Where can I stay near Brighton?

There are 1766+ hotels available in Brighton.

Stanstead to Brighton - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 320 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Stanstead to Brighton by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Marks Tey to London Liverpool Streettrain Colchester Town - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Brightontrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
4h 6m
£54–106
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cambridge to Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Roadbus Uk066
7h 2m
£18–33
Drive 117.3 mi
1. Drive from Stanstead to Brightoncar 117.3 mi
2h 14m
£29–42
Line 320 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Stationbus 320 / ...
2. Take the train from Audley End to Tottenham Haletrain
3. Take the train from London Victoria to Brightontrain
4h 59m
£53–118

Stanstead to Brighton by bus and train

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4h 6mAverage Duration

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Distance: 117.5 mi
Duration: 4h 6m

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

You can take a bus from Stanway Close to Brighton via Bus Station, Sudbury (Suffolk), Marks Tey, London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street Station, London Bridge Bus Station, and London Bridge in around 4h 6m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Cambridge to Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road 5 times a day. Tickets cost £11–19 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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