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

The cheapest way to get from Ely to Brighton is to bus which costs £20 - £27 and takes 5h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ely to Brighton is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Ely and Brighton?

No, there is no direct bus from Ely to Brighton station. However, there are services departing from Market Street and arriving at Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road via Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Ely and Brighton?

No, there is no direct train from Ely to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Ely and arriving at Brighton via King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.

How far is it from Ely to Brighton?

The distance between Ely and Brighton is 124 miles. The road distance is 136.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ely to Brighton without a car is to train via London which takes 2h 43m and costs £55 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Ely to Brighton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ely to Brighton bus from?

Ely to Brighton bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 station.

Where do I catch the Ely to Brighton train from?

Ely to Brighton train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Ely station.

Train or bus from Ely to Brighton?

The best way to get from Ely to Brighton is to train via London which takes 2h 43m and costs £55 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £27 and takes 5h 58m.

Where does the Ely to Brighton bus arrive?

Ely to Brighton bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road.

Where does the Ely to Brighton train arrive?

Ely to Brighton train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Ely to Brighton?

Yes, the driving distance between Ely to Brighton is 136 miles. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Ely to Brighton.

How do I get a train ticket from Ely to Brighton?

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Where can I stay near Brighton?

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There are 4 ways to get from Ely to Brighton by train, bus, or car

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Ely to King's Crosstrain Kings Lynn - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Brightontrain London Victoria - Brighton
2h 43m
£59–108
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 to Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Roadbus Uk066
5h 58m
£20–27
Drive 135.4 mi
1. Drive from Ely to Brightoncar 135.4 mi
2h 20m
£34–49
Train
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Brightontrain Cambridge - Brighton
3h 10m
£80–86

Ely to Brighton by train and subway

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2h 43mAverage Duration

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Distance: 123.7 mi
Duration: 2h 43m

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

You can take a train from Ely to Brighton via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Victoria station, and London Victoria in around 2h 43m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 to Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road 5 times a day. Tickets cost £14–21 and the journey takes 4h.

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