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

The cheapest way to get from Surrey to Brighton is to drive which costs £8 - £13 and takes 52 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Surrey to Brighton is to drive which takes 52 min and costs £8 - £13.

Is there a direct train between Surrey and Brighton?

No, there is no direct train from Surrey to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Dorking Deepdene and arriving at Brighton via Gatwick Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 9m.

How far is it from Surrey to Brighton?

The distance between Surrey and Brighton is 37 miles. The road distance is 36.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Surrey to Brighton without a car is to train which takes 1h 9m and costs £17 - £40.

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

It takes approximately 1h 9m to get from Surrey to Brighton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Surrey to Brighton train from?

Surrey to Brighton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Dorking Deepdene station.

Where does the Surrey to Brighton train arrive?

Surrey to Brighton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Gatwick Airport station.

Can I drive from Surrey to Brighton?

Yes, the driving distance between Surrey to Brighton is 36 miles. It takes approximately 52 min to drive from Surrey to Brighton.

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

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Where can I stay near Brighton?

There are 1766+ hotels available in Brighton.

Surrey to Brighton - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Dorking Deepdene to Gatwick Airporttrain Reading - Gatwick Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Brightontrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
1h 9m
£18–40
Drive 36.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Surrey to Brightoncar 36.3 mi
52 min
£9–13
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Dorking Deepdene to Gatwick Airporttrain Reading - Gatwick Airport / ...
2. Take the bus from South Terminal Bus Station to St Peter's Churchbus 025
1h 46m
£11–24
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Surrey to Brightontaxi 36.3 mi
52 min
£160–190

Surrey to Brighton by train

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1h 9mAverage Duration

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Distance: 36.9 mi
Duration: 1h 9m

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

You can take a train from Dorking Deepdene to Brighton via Gatwick Airport in around 1h 9m.

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