What is the cheapest way to get from Brighton to The Needles?

The cheapest way to get from Brighton to The Needles is to line 17 bus which costs £3 - £5 and takes 1h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Brighton to The Needles?

The fastest way to get from Brighton to The Needles is to drive which takes 35 min and costs £5 - £8.

Is there a direct bus between Brighton and The Needles?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Preston Circus and arriving at Park Way. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Brighton and The Needles?

No, there is no direct train from Brighton to The Needles. However, there are services departing from Brighton and arriving at Horsham via Three Bridges. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 55 min.

How far is it from Brighton to The Needles?

The distance between Brighton and The Needles is 30 miles. The road distance is 22 miles.

How do I travel from Brighton to The Needles without a car?

The best way to get from Brighton to The Needles without a car is to train which takes 55 min and costs £12 - £35.

How long does it take to get from Brighton to The Needles?

It takes approximately 55 min to get from Brighton to The Needles, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brighton to The Needles bus from?

Brighton to The Needles bus services, operated by Stagecoach South, depart from Preston Circus station.

Where do I catch the Brighton to The Needles train from?

Brighton to The Needles train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.

Train or bus from Brighton to The Needles?

The best way to get from Brighton to The Needles is to train which takes 55 min and costs £12 - £35. Alternatively, you can line 17 bus, which costs £3 - £5 and takes 1h 1m.

Where does the Brighton to The Needles bus arrive?

Brighton to The Needles bus services, operated by Stagecoach South, arrive at Park Way station.

Where does the Brighton to The Needles train arrive?

Brighton to The Needles train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Three Bridges station.

Can I drive from Brighton to The Needles?

Yes, the driving distance between Brighton to The Needles is 22 miles. It takes approximately 35 min to drive from Brighton to The Needles.

How do I get a train ticket from Brighton to The Needles?

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Where can I stay near The Needles?

There are 724+ hotels available in The Needles.

Brighton to The Needles - 4 ways to travel via train, line 17 bus, car

There are 4 ways to get from Brighton to The Needles by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Brighton to Three Bridgestrain Brighton - Bedford / ...
2. Take the train from Three Bridges to Horshamtrain London Victoria - Havant / ...
55 min
£13–32
Line 17 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Preston Circus to Park Waybus 17
1h 1m
£3–5
Drive 21.9 mi
1. Drive from Brighton to The Needlescar 21.9 mi
35 min
£6–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Brighton to The Needlestaxi 21.9 mi
35 min
£55–70

Brighton to The Needles by train

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Distance: 29.5 mi
Duration: 55 min

What companies run services between Brighton, England and The Needles, England?

You can take a train from Brighton to Horsham via Three Bridges in around 55 min. Alternatively, Stagecoach South operates a bus from Preston Circus to Park Way hourly. Tickets cost £3–5 and the journey takes 1h 1m.

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