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

The cheapest way to get from Heathrow to Brighton is to bus which costs £5 - £10 and takes 2h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Heathrow to Brighton is to drive which takes 1h 13m and costs £16 - £24.

Is there a direct bus between Heathrow and Brighton?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Heathrow Central Bus Station station and arriving at Preston Circus. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Heathrow and Brighton?

No, there is no direct train from Heathrow to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 and arriving at Brighton via Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.

How far is it from Heathrow to Brighton?

The distance between Heathrow and Brighton is 64 miles. The road distance is 66.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Heathrow to Brighton without a car is to bus and train which takes 1h 59m and costs £17 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 1h 59m to get from Heathrow to Brighton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heathrow to Brighton bus from?

Heathrow to Brighton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Heathrow to Brighton train from?

Heathrow to Brighton train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station.

Train or bus from Heathrow to Brighton?

The best way to get from Heathrow to Brighton is to train which takes 2h 5m and costs £30 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £5 - £10 and takes 2h 2m.

Where does the Heathrow to Brighton bus arrive?

Heathrow to Brighton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Preston Circus station.

Where does the Heathrow to Brighton train arrive?

Heathrow to Brighton train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Farringdon Without station.

Can I drive from Heathrow to Brighton?

Yes, the driving distance between Heathrow to Brighton is 67 miles. It takes approximately 1h 13m to drive from Heathrow to Brighton.

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

Book your Heathrow to Brighton train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Heathrow to Brighton?

Book your Heathrow to Brighton bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Brighton?

There are 1776+ hotels available in Brighton.

Heathrow to Brighton - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Terminal Bus Stationbus 025 / ...
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Brightontrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
1h 59m
£18–47
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Preston Circusbus 025
2h 2m
£5–10
Train
1. Take the train from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Farringdon Withouttrain Elizabeth
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Brightontrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
2h 5m
£32–66
Drive 66.2 mi
1. Drive from Heathrow to Brightoncar 66.2 mi
1h 13m
£17–24

Heathrow to Brighton by bus and train

539Weekly Services

1h 59mAverage Duration

£18Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Heathrow to Brighton.

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Distance: 63.9 mi
Duration: 1h 59m

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

You can take a train from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Brighton via Farringdon Without and Farringdon in around 2h 5m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Preston Circus hourly. Tickets cost £18–25 and the journey takes 2h 2m. FlixBus also services this route 4 times a day.

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