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

The cheapest way to get from Brighton to Athens is to fly which costs €95 - €280 and takes 7h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Brighton to Athens is to fly which takes 7h 17m and costs €95 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Brighton and Athens?

No, there is no direct bus from Brighton to Athens. However, there are services departing from Brighton and arriving at Athens via Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 17m.

How far is it from Brighton to Athens?

The distance between Brighton and Athens is 2463 km.

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

The best way to get from Brighton to Athens without a car is to train and bus which takes 38h 42m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 17m to get from Brighton to Athens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brighton to Athens bus from?

Brighton to Athens bus services, operated by Anumi Travel, depart from Brighton station.

Bus or fly from Brighton to Athens?

The best way to get from Brighton to Athens is to fly which takes 7h 17m and costs €95 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 42h 17m.

Where does the Brighton to Athens bus arrive?

Brighton to Athens bus services, operated by Anumi Travel, arrive at Tirana station.

What is the time difference between Brighton and Athens?

Athens is 2h ahead of Brighton. It is currently 11:08 PM in Brighton and 1:08 AM in Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 13344+ hotels available in Athens.

Brighton to Athens - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Brighton to Athens by plane, train, bus, car, car train, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from London Gatwick Airport
best
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane LGW - ATH
7h 17m
€98–271
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Brighton to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris Est to Karlsruhe Hbftrain Ice
4. Take the bus from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Pristinabus
5. Take the bus from Pristina to Thessaloníkibus
6. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Athenstrain Ic
38h 42m
Train, bus via Bratislava
1. Take the train from Brighton to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Wien HBFtrain Nj
4. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bratislava hl.st.train
5. Take the bus from Bratislava to Thessalonikibus
6. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Athenstrain Ic
2d
€501–865
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Brighton to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Athenscar
30h 16m
€656–965
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Brighton to Farringdontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane LHR - ATH
8h 45m
€157–356
Train to Luton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Brighton to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane LTN - ATH
8h 40m
€136–284
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Brighton to London Victoriatrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane STN - ATH
8h 47m
€130–351
Bus
1. Take the bus from Brighton to Tiranabus
2. Take the bus from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Athensbus
42h 17m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Preston Circus to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 025
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Munich central bus stationbus
3. Take the bus from München to Larissabus
4. Take the train from Larissa to Athenstrain Ic
2d 16h
€293–488
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Brighton to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Athenscar
31h 25m
€531–883

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Athens International Airport (ATH) flights

27Weekly Planes

3h 41mAverage Duration

€73Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Brighton to Athens.

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Distance: 2,463.4 km
Duration: 7h 17m

What companies run services between Brighton, England and Athens, Greece?

easyJet, Sky Express, and Aegean Airlines fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Athens International Airport (ATH) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brighton to Athens via Tirana and Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave in around 42h 17m.

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