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

The cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Brighton is to drive which costs £16 - £24 and takes 1h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basingstoke to Brighton is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs £16 - £24.

Is there a direct bus between Basingstoke and Brighton?

No, there is no direct bus from Basingstoke to Brighton. However, there are services departing from The Malls and arriving at St Peter's Church via Frimley station and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Basingstoke and Brighton?

No, there is no direct train from Basingstoke to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Basingstoke and arriving at Brighton via Clapham Junction and Haywards Heath. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.

How far is it from Basingstoke to Brighton?

The distance between Basingstoke and Brighton is 92 miles. The road distance is 64.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Brighton without a car is to train via London which takes 1h 50m and costs £35 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 1h 50m to get from Basingstoke to Brighton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basingstoke to Brighton bus from?

Basingstoke to Brighton bus services, operated by Newbury & District, depart from Frimley station.

Where do I catch the Basingstoke to Brighton train from?

Basingstoke to Brighton train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Basingstoke station.

Train or bus from Basingstoke to Brighton?

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Brighton is to train via London which takes 1h 50m and costs £35 - £65. Alternatively, you can line 730 bus and bus, which costs and takes 3h 40m.

Where does the Basingstoke to Brighton bus arrive?

Basingstoke to Brighton bus services, operated by Newbury & District, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Basingstoke to Brighton train arrive?

Basingstoke to Brighton train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Clapham Junction station.

Can I drive from Basingstoke to Brighton?

Yes, the driving distance between Basingstoke to Brighton is 65 miles. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Basingstoke to Brighton.

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

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Where can I stay near Brighton?

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Basingstoke to Brighton - 4 ways to travel via train, line 730 bus, bus

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

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Clapham Junction
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Haywards Heath
3. Take the train from Haywards Heath to Brighton
1h 50m
£37–65
Drive 64.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Basingstoke to Brighton64.5 mi
1h 38m
£17–24
Line 730 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Frimley station to Heathrow Terminal 5730
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to St Peter's Church025
3h 40m
Train
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to CoshamLondon Waterloo - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
2. Take the train from Cosham to BrightonSouthampton Central - Brighton / ...
2h 31m
£31–57

Basingstoke to Brighton by train

260Weekly Trains

1h 50mAverage Duration

£37Cheapest Price

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Distance: 91.4 mi
Duration: 1h 50m

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

You can take a train from Basingstoke to Brighton via Clapham Junction and Haywards Heath in around 1h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Malls to St Peter's Church via Frimley station and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 3h 40m.

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