What is the cheapest way to get from Brighton to Charing Cross?

The cheapest way to get from Brighton to Charing Cross is to rideshare which costs £4 - £10 and takes 1h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Brighton to Charing Cross?

The fastest way to get from Brighton to Charing Cross is to train which takes 1h 16m and costs £16 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Brighton and Charing Cross?

No, there is no direct bus from Brighton to Charing Cross. However, there are services departing from Preston Circus and arriving at Charing Cross via Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Brighton and Charing Cross?

No, there is no direct train from Brighton to Charing Cross. However, there are services departing from Brighton and arriving at London Charing Cross via London Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 16m.

How far is it from Brighton to Charing Cross?

The distance between Brighton and Charing Cross is 52 miles. The road distance is 53.3 miles.

How do I travel from Brighton to Charing Cross without a car?

The best way to get from Brighton to Charing Cross without a car is to train which takes 1h 16m and costs £16 - £40.

How long does it take to get from Brighton to Charing Cross?

It takes approximately 1h 16m to get from Brighton to Charing Cross, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brighton to Charing Cross bus from?

Brighton to Charing Cross bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Preston Circus station.

Where do I catch the Brighton to Charing Cross train from?

Brighton to Charing Cross train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.

Train or bus from Brighton to Charing Cross?

The best way to get from Brighton to Charing Cross is to train which takes 1h 16m and costs £16 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £14 - £35 and takes 3h 42m.

Where does the Brighton to Charing Cross bus arrive?

Brighton to Charing Cross bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Brighton to Charing Cross train arrive?

Brighton to Charing Cross train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London Bridge station.

Can I drive from Brighton to Charing Cross?

Yes, the driving distance between Brighton to Charing Cross is 53 miles. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from Brighton to Charing Cross.

How do I get a train ticket from Brighton to Charing Cross?

Book your Brighton to Charing Cross train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Charing Cross?

There are 20735+ hotels available in Charing Cross.

Can I share a ride from Brighton to Charing Cross?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Brighton and Charing Cross. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Brighton to Charing Cross - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Brighton to Charing Cross by train, bus, rideshare, or car

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Brighton to London Bridgetrain Brighton - Bedford / ...
1h 16m
£17–39
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Brighton to Londonrideshare 53.3 mi
1h 35m
£4–10
Bus
1. Take the bus from Preston Circus to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 025
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Charing Crossbus N9
3h 42m
£14–30
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Brighton to London Victoriatrain Brighton - London Victoria
2. Take the bus from Victoria Station to Trafalgar Squarebus 24
1h 21m
£10–46
Drive 53 mi
1. Drive from Brighton to Charing Crosscar 53 mi
1h 21m
£13–19

Brighton to Charing Cross by train

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Distance: 52 mi
Duration: 1h 16m

What companies run services between Brighton, England and Charing Cross, Greater London, England?

Thameslink operates a train from Brighton to London Bridge every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £12–35 and the journey takes 1h 6m. Southern also services this route 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Preston Circus to Charing Cross via Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 3h 42m.

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