There are 5 ways to get from Brighton to Caterham by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Brighton to East Croydontrain Brighton - Bedford / ...
- Take the train from East Croydon to Caterhamtrain London Bridge - Caterham / ...
1h 37mDrive 38.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Brighton to Caterhamcar 38.2 mi
42 min£10–14Train, line 400 bus
- Take the train from Brighton to Gatwick Airporttrain Brighton - Bedford / ...
- Take the bus from Gatwick South Terminal to Caterham stationbus 400
2h 3mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Brighton to Caterhamtaxi 38.2 mi
42 min£100–120Bus, line 400 bus
- Take the bus from Preston Circus to South Terminal Bus Stationbus 025
- Take the bus from Gatwick South Terminal to Caterham stationbus 400
2h 4m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Brighton to Caterham is to drive which costs £9 - £14 and takes 42 min.
The fastest way to get from Brighton to Caterham is to drive which takes 42 min and costs £9 - £14.
No, there is no direct bus from Brighton to Caterham station. However, there are services departing from Preston Circus and arriving at Caterham station via Gatwick South Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Brighton to Caterham. However, there are services departing from Brighton and arriving at Caterham via East Croydon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 37m.
The distance between Brighton and Caterham is 48 miles. The road distance is 38.5 miles.
The best way to get from Brighton to Caterham without a car is to train which takes 1h 37m and costs .
It takes approximately 1h 37m to get from Brighton to Caterham, including transfers.
Brighton to Caterham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Preston Circus station.
Brighton to Caterham train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.
The best way to get from Brighton to Caterham is to train which takes 1h 37m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus and line 400 bus, which costs and takes 2h 4m.
What companies run services between Brighton, England and Caterham, England?
You can take a train from Brighton to Caterham via East Croydon in around 1h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Preston Circus to Caterham station via South Terminal Bus Station and Gatwick South Terminal in around 2h 4m.
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Brighton to East Croydon
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Schedules at
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Brighton to Gatwick Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Schedules at
- thameslinkrailway.com
- Website
- southernrailway.com
Train from Brighton to East Croydon
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- southernrailway.com
Train from East Croydon to Caterham
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- southernrailway.com
Train from Brighton to Gatwick Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- southernrailway.com
- Website
- gatwickexpress.com
Train from Brighton to Gatwick Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- gatwickexpress.com
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from Gatwick South Terminal to Caterham station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- traveline.info
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from Preston Circus to South Terminal Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- traveline.info
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Estimated price
- £100–120
Southern Taxis
- Phone
- +441273205205
- Website
- 205205.com
Brighton Taxis
- Phone
- +441273358545
- Website
- brighton-taxi-booking.co.uk
Brighton & Hove Streamline Taxis
- Phone
- +441273202020
- Website
- 202020taxis.cab
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More Questions & Answers
Brighton to Caterham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at South Terminal Bus Station.
Brighton to Caterham train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at East Croydon station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brighton to Caterham is 38 miles. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from Brighton to Caterham.
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