What is the cheapest way to get from Balcombe to East Grinstead?

The cheapest way to get from Balcombe to East Grinstead is to drive which costs £2 - £4 and takes 13 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Balcombe to East Grinstead?

The fastest way to get from Balcombe to East Grinstead is to taxi which takes 13 min and costs £21 - £26.

Is there a direct bus between Balcombe and East Grinstead?

No, there is no direct bus from Balcombe to East Grinstead. However, there are services departing from Gatwick South Terminal and arriving at Sackville College via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Balcombe and East Grinstead?

No, there is no direct train from Balcombe to East Grinstead. However, there are services departing from Balcombe and arriving at East Grinstead via East Croydon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 23m.

How far is it from Balcombe to East Grinstead?

The distance between Balcombe and East Grinstead is 18 miles. The road distance is 8.9 miles.

How do I travel from Balcombe to East Grinstead without a car?

The best way to get from Balcombe to East Grinstead without a car is to train and line 500 bus which takes 1h and costs £6 - £11.

How long does it take to get from Balcombe to East Grinstead?

It takes approximately 1h to get from Balcombe to East Grinstead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Balcombe to East Grinstead bus from?

Balcombe to East Grinstead bus services, operated by Metrobus, depart from Gatwick South Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Balcombe to East Grinstead train from?

Balcombe to East Grinstead train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Balcombe station.

Train or bus from Balcombe to East Grinstead?

The best way to get from Balcombe to East Grinstead is to train which takes 1h 23m and costs £22 - £50. Alternatively, you can line 400 bus, which costs £6 - £11 and takes 1h 9m.

Where does the Balcombe to East Grinstead bus arrive?

Balcombe to East Grinstead bus services, operated by Metrobus, arrive at Sackville College station.

Where does the Balcombe to East Grinstead train arrive?

Balcombe to East Grinstead train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at East Croydon station.

Can I drive from Balcombe to East Grinstead?

Yes, the driving distance between Balcombe to East Grinstead is 9 miles. It takes approximately 13 min to drive from Balcombe to East Grinstead.

How do I get a train ticket from Balcombe to East Grinstead?

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Balcombe to East Grinstead - 6 ways to travel via train, line 500 bus, and taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Balcombe to East Grinstead by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train, line 500 bus
best
1. Take the train from Balcombe to Gatwick Airporttrain Brighton - London Bridge / ...
2. Take the bus from Gatwick South Terminal to War Memorialbus 500 / ...
1h
£7–11
Drive 8.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Balcombe to East Grinsteadcar 8.9 mi
13 min
£3–4
Train
1. Take the train from Balcombe to East Croydontrain Brighton - London Bridge / ...
2. Take the train from East Croydon to East Grinsteadtrain London Victoria - East Grinstead / ...
1h 23m
£22–46
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Balcombe to East Grinsteadtaxi 8.9 mi
13 min
£21–26
Line 400 bus
1. Take the bus from Gatwick South Terminal to Sackville Collegebus 400 / ...
1h 9m
£7–11
Line 270 bus
1. Take the bus from Perrymount Road to Sackville Collegebus 270
1h 17m

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Distance: 17.6 mi
Duration: 1h

What companies run services between Balcombe, England and East Grinstead, England?

You can take a train from Balcombe to East Grinstead via East Croydon in around 1h 23m. Alternatively, Metrobus operates a bus from Gatwick South Terminal to Sackville College every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 51 min.

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