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

The cheapest way to get from Bath to Brighton is to bus which costs £19 - £65 and takes 4h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bath to Brighton is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Bath and Brighton?

No, there is no direct bus from Bath station to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at St Peter's Church via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Bath and Brighton?

No, there is no direct train from Bath to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Bath Spa and arriving at Brighton via London Paddington and Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.

How far is it from Bath to Brighton?

The distance between Bath and Brighton is 163 miles. The road distance is 123 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bath to Brighton without a car is to train which takes 3h 5m and costs £45 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from Bath to Brighton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bath to Brighton bus from?

Bath to Brighton bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Bath to Brighton train from?

Bath to Brighton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bath Spa station.

Train or bus from Bath to Brighton?

The best way to get from Bath to Brighton is to train which takes 3h 5m and costs £45 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £65 and takes 4h 50m.

Where does the Bath to Brighton bus arrive?

Bath to Brighton bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Bath to Brighton train arrive?

Bath to Brighton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Bath to Brighton?

Yes, the driving distance between Bath to Brighton is 123 miles. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Bath to Brighton.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Bath to Brighton?

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Where can I stay near Brighton?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to London PaddingtonBristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Farringdon to BrightonBedford - Brighton / ...
3h 5m
£50–180
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus StationUk043
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to St Peter's Church025
4h 50m
£19–64
Drive 122.3 mi
1. Drive from Bath to Brighton122.3 mi
2h 36m
£31–44
Train via Southampton
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Southampton CentralCardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to BrightonSouthampton Central - Brighton
3h 35m
£37–127

Bath to Brighton by train

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Distance: 161.7 mi
Duration: 3h 5m

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

You can take a train from Bath Spa to Brighton via London Paddington, Farringdon Without, and Farringdon in around 3h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to St Peter's Church via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 4h 50m.

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