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

The cheapest way to get from Brighton to Portishead is to bus via Slough which costs £23 - £50 and takes 5h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Brighton to Portishead is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Brighton and Portishead?

No, there is no direct bus from Brighton to Portishead. However, there are services departing from Preston Circus and arriving at Combe Road via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Brighton and Portishead?

No, there is no direct train from Brighton to Portishead. However, there are services departing from Brighton and arriving at Bristol Temple Meads via Gatwick Airport and Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.

How far is it from Brighton to Portishead?

The distance between Brighton and Portishead is 171 miles. The road distance is 144.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Brighton to Portishead without a car is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs £65 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Brighton to Portishead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brighton to Portishead bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Brighton to Portishead train from?

Brighton to Portishead train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Gatwick Airport station.

Train or bus from Brighton to Portishead?

The best way to get from Brighton to Portishead is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs £65 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus via Slough, which costs £23 - £50 and takes 5h 18m.

Where does the Brighton to Portishead bus arrive?

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

Where does the Brighton to Portishead train arrive?

Brighton to Portishead train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Brighton to Portishead?

Yes, the driving distance between Brighton to Portishead is 144 miles. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Brighton to Portishead.

Where can I stay near Portishead?

There are 1939+ hotels available in Portishead.

Brighton to Portishead - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Brighton to Portishead by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain Gatwick Airport - Reading / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Bristol Temple Meadstrain London Paddington - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
4h 57m
£65–133
Bus via Slough
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Preston Circus to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 025
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Bus Stationbus 200 / ...
5h 18m
£24–47
Drive 143.5 mi
1. Drive from Brighton to Portisheadcar 143.5 mi
3h 14m
£36–52
Train via Southampton
1. Take the train from Brighton to Southampton Centraltrain Brighton - Southampton Central
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 10m
£61–112
Train via Bus Station
1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain Gatwick Airport - Reading / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Bristol Parkwaytrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
5h 25m
£64–126
Bus
1. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk940
5h 45m
£30–51

Brighton to Portishead by train and bus

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Distance: 169.7 mi
Duration: 4h 57m

What companies run services between Brighton, England and Portishead, England?

You can take a train from Brighton to Combe Road via Gatwick Airport, Reading, Bristol Temple Meads, Temple Meads Stn, and The Centre in around 4h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Preston Circus to Combe Road via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Bus Station in around 5h 18m.

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