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How to get fromStansted Airport Station to Brightonby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Stansted Airport Station to Brighton by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Islington

    best
    1. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Tottenham Haletrain train Stansted Express
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Brightontrain train London Victoria - Brighton
    2h 10m
    £48–115

  2. Drive 96.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Stansted Airport Station to Brightoncar car 96.5 mi
    1h 42m
    £24–34

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Victoria Stationbus bus A8
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Hovetrain train London Victoria - Littlehampton / ...
    3h 35m
    £34–73

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Stansted Airport to London Liverpool Streettrain train Stansted Express
    2. Take the train from London Bridge to Brightontrain train Bedford - Brighton / ...
    2h 17m
    £46–89

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 727 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Preston Circusbus bus 025
    3h 55m
    £24–60

Stansted Airport Station to Brighton by train and bus

Calendar488Weekly Services
Duration2h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket£46Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 89.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 10m

What companies run services between Stansted Airport Station, 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 vehicle from Stansted Airport Station to Preston Circus via Coach Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 3h 55m.

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