What is the cheapest way to get from Brighton to Gatwick South Terminal?

The cheapest way to get from Brighton to Gatwick South Terminal is to bus which costs £5 - £17 and takes 51 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Brighton to Gatwick South Terminal?

The fastest way to get from Brighton to Gatwick South Terminal is to drive which takes 32 min and costs £6 - £10.

Is there a direct bus between Brighton and Gatwick South Terminal?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Preston Circus and arriving at South Terminal Bus Station station. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 38 min.

Is there a direct train between Brighton and Gatwick South Terminal?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Brighton and arriving at Gatwick Airport. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 37 min.

How far is it from Brighton to Gatwick South Terminal?

The distance between Brighton and Gatwick South Terminal is 24 miles. The road distance is 25.5 miles.

How do I travel from Brighton to Gatwick South Terminal without a car?

The best way to get from Brighton to Gatwick South Terminal without a car is to train which takes 37 min and costs £8 - £15.

How long does it take to get from Brighton to Gatwick South Terminal?

The train from Brighton to Gatwick Airport takes 37 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Brighton to Gatwick South Terminal bus from?

Brighton to Gatwick South Terminal bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Preston Circus station.

Where do I catch the Brighton to Gatwick South Terminal train from?

Brighton to Gatwick South Terminal train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.

Train or bus from Brighton to Gatwick South Terminal?

The best way to get from Brighton to Gatwick South Terminal is to train which takes 37 min and costs £8 - £15. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £5 - £17 and takes 51 min.

Where does the Brighton to Gatwick South Terminal bus arrive?

Brighton to Gatwick South Terminal bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at South Terminal Bus Station.

Where does the Brighton to Gatwick South Terminal train arrive?

Brighton to Gatwick South Terminal train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Gatwick Airport station.

Can I drive from Brighton to Gatwick South Terminal?

Yes, the driving distance between Brighton to Gatwick South Terminal is 26 miles. It takes approximately 32 min to drive from Brighton to Gatwick South Terminal.

How do I get a train ticket from Brighton to Gatwick South Terminal?

Book your Brighton to Gatwick South Terminal train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Brighton to Gatwick South Terminal?

Book your Brighton to Gatwick South Terminal bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Gatwick South Terminal?

There are 886+ hotels available in Gatwick South Terminal.

Brighton to Gatwick South Terminal - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Brighton to Gatwick South Terminal by train, bus, car, taxi, or towncar

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 Gatwick AirportBrighton - Bedford / ...
37 min
£8–15
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Preston Circus to South Terminal Bus Station025
51 min
£5–17
Drive 25.4 mi
1. Drive from Brighton to Gatwick South Terminal25.4 mi
32 min
£7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Brighton to Gatwick South Terminal25.4 mi
32 min
£65–85
Towncar
1. Take a town car from Brighton to London Gatwick Airport25.7 mi
33 min

Brighton to Gatwick South Terminal by train

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Distance: 24 mi
Duration: 37 min

What companies run services between Brighton, England and Gatwick South Terminal, England?

Thameslink operates a train from Brighton to Gatwick Airport every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £11–13 and the journey takes 37 min. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Preston Circus to South Terminal Bus Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £7–17 and the journey takes 38 min. FlixBus also services this route every 20 minutes.

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