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

The cheapest way to get from Wells to Brighton is to line 376 bus and bus via Slough which costs £24 - £50 and takes 6h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wells to Brighton is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Wells and Brighton?

No, there is no direct bus from Wells to Brighton. However, there are services departing from New Street and arriving at Gatwick Airport South Terminal via Bristol Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Wells and Brighton?

No, there is no direct train from Wells to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Castle Cary and arriving at Brighton via Westbury (Wilts) and Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.

How far is it from Wells to Brighton?

The distance between Wells and Brighton is 143 miles. The road distance is 131 miles.

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

The best way to get from Wells to Brighton without a car is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs £110 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Wells to Brighton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wells to Brighton bus from?

Wells to Brighton bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, depart from New Street station.

Where do I catch the Wells to Brighton train from?

Wells to Brighton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Westbury (Wilts) station.

Train or bus from Wells to Brighton?

The best way to get from Wells to Brighton is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs £110 - £180. Alternatively, you can line 376 bus and bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 6h 20m.

Where does the Wells to Brighton bus arrive?

Wells to Brighton bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Wells to Brighton train arrive?

Wells to Brighton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Southampton Central station.

Can I drive from Wells to Brighton?

Yes, the driving distance between Wells to Brighton is 131 miles. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Wells to Brighton.

Where can I stay near Brighton?

There are 1737+ hotels available in Brighton.

Wells to Brighton - 5 ways to travel via train, line 376 bus, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Southampton Centraltrain Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Brightontrain Southampton Central - Brighton
4h 36m
£115–176
Line 376 bus, bus via Slough
cheapest
1. Take the bus from New Street to Bus Stationbus 374 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 200 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to St Peter's Churchbus 025
6h 31m
£25–50
Line 376 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from New Street to Bus Stationbus 376a / ...
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Gatwick Airport South Terminalbus Uk940
6h 20m
£31–51
Drive 130.3 mi
1. Drive from Wells to Brightoncar 130.3 mi
2h 43m
£33–47
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Market Placebus Sf3
2. Take the train from Warminster to Southampton Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Brightontrain
4h 37m

Wells to Brighton by bus and train

105Weekly Services

6h 20mAverage Duration

£31Cheapest Price

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Distance: 142.4 mi
Duration: 4h 36m

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

You can take a vehicle from Wells to Brighton via Castle Cary, Westbury (Wilts), and Southampton Central in around 4h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Street to Brighton via Bus Station, Bristol Bus Station, Gatwick Airport South Terminal, and Gatwick Airport in around 6h 20m.

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