What is the cheapest way to get from London to Hove?

The cheapest way to get from London to Hove is to rideshare which costs £5 - £13 and takes 1h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from London to Hove?

The fastest way to get from London to Hove is to train which takes 1h 9m and costs £16 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between London and Hove?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from London Victoria and arriving at Preston Circus. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 2m.

Is there a direct train between London and Hove?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from London Blackfriars and arriving at Preston Park. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 9m.

How far is it from London to Hove?

The distance between London and Hove is 51 miles. The road distance is 53 miles.

How do I travel from London to Hove without a car?

The best way to get from London to Hove without a car is to train which takes 1h 9m and costs £16 - £50.

How long does it take to get from London to Hove?

The train from London Blackfriars to Preston Park takes 1h 9m including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the London to Hove bus from?

London to Hove bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the London to Hove train from?

London to Hove train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from London Blackfriars station.

Train or bus from London to Hove?

The best way to get from London to Hove is to train which takes 1h 9m and costs £16 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £27 and takes 3h 2m.

Where does the London to Hove bus arrive?

London to Hove bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Preston Circus station.

Where does the London to Hove train arrive?

London to Hove train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Preston Park station.

Can I drive from London to Hove?

Yes, the driving distance between London to Hove is 53 miles. It takes approximately 1h 19m to drive from London to Hove.

How do I get a train ticket from London to Hove?

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How do I get a bus ticket from London to Hove?

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Where can I stay near Hove?

There are 1773+ hotels available in Hove.

Can I share a ride from London to Hove?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between London and Hove. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

London to Hove - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, and car

There are 4 ways to get from London to Hove by train, bus, rideshare, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from London Blackfriars to Preston Parktrain Cambridge - Brighton / ...
1h 9m
£16–50
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from London to Brightonrideshare 53.4 mi
1h 37m
£5–13
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Preston Circusbus 025
3h 2m
£19–27
Drive 52.7 mi
1. Drive from London to Hovecar 52.7 mi
1h 19m
£13–19

London to Hove by train

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1h 9mAverage Duration

£16Cheapest Price

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Distance: 50.3 mi
Duration: 1h 9m

What companies run services between London, England and Hove, England?

Thameslink operates a train from London Blackfriars to Preston Park every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £25–50 and the journey takes 1h 9m. Southern also services this route hourly. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from London Victoria to Preston Circus hourly. Tickets cost £19–27 and the journey takes 3h 2m.

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