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How to get fromBrighton to Elephant and Castleby train, bus or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Brighton to Elephant and Castle by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Brighton to London BridgetrainBrighton - London Bridge / ...
    1h 6m
    £9–35
  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Preston Circus to South Terminal Bus Stationbus025
    2. Take the bus from East Croydon Rail Station to Elephant & Castle / London RdbusN68
    2h 11m
  3. Drive 51.7 mi

    1. Drive from Brighton to Elephant and Castlecar51.7 mi
    1h 14m
    £13–19
  4. Train, line 148 bus

    1. Take the train from Brighton to London VictoriatrainBrighton - London Victoria
    2. Take the bus from Victoria Station to Elephant & Castle / London Rdbus148
    1h 22m
    £11–40

Brighton to Elephant and Castle by train

Calendar504Weekly Trains
Duration1h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket£9Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Brighton, England and Elephant and Castle, Greater London, England?

Thameslink operates a train from Brighton to London Bridge every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £9–35 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 Elephant & Castle / London Rd via South Terminal Bus Station, Gatwick Airport, East Croydon, and East Croydon Rail Station in around 2h 11m.

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