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How to get fromHackbridge to Brightonby tram, train, bus, car or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Hackbridge to Brighton by tram, train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Tram, train

    best
    1. Take the tram from Mitcham Junction Tram Stop to East Croydon Tram StoptramTram
    2. Take the train from East Croydon to BrightontrainBedford - Brighton / ...
    1h 25m
    £16–38

  2. Drive 43.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Hackbridge to Brightoncar43.1 mi
    54 min
    £11–16

  3. Line 127 bus, train, bus

    1. Take the bus from Hackbridge Corner / Hackbridge Station to Purley Stationbus127
    2. Take the train from Purley to Gatwick Airporttrain
    3. Take the bus from South Terminal Bus Station to St Peter's Churchbus025
    2h
    £13–26

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Hackbridge to Brightontaxi43.1 mi
    54 min
    £110–140

  5. Line 127 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Hackbridge Corner / Hackbridge Station to Purley Stationbus127
    2. Take the train from Purley to Gatwick Airporttrain
    3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Brightontrain
    1h 50m
    £14–30

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Hackbridge to HorshamtrainLondon Victoria - Horsham
    2. Take the bus from Railway Station to St Peter's Churchbus17
    2h 48m
    £13–19

Hackbridge to Brighton by train and tram

Calendar500Weekly Services
Duration1h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket£16Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Hackbridge to Brighton. However, you can take the train to Mitcham Junction, walk to Mitcham Junction Tram Stop, take the vehicle to East Croydon Tram Stop, walk to East Croydon, then take the train to Brighton. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hackbridge Corner / Hackbridge Station to St Peter's Church via Purley Station, Purley, Gatwick Airport, and South Terminal Bus Station in around 2h.

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