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

The cheapest way to get from Purley to Brighton is to drive which costs £9 - £15 and takes 48 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Purley to Brighton is to train which takes 47 min and costs £18 - £28.

Is there a direct train between Purley and Brighton?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Purley and arriving at Brighton. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 47 min.

How far is it from Purley to Brighton?

The distance between Purley and Brighton is 37 miles. The road distance is 40.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Purley to Brighton without a car is to train which takes 47 min and costs £18 - £28.

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

The train from Purley to Brighton takes 47 min including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Purley to Brighton train from?

Purley to Brighton train services, operated by Southern, depart from Purley station.

Where does the Purley to Brighton train arrive?

Purley to Brighton train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Brighton station.

Can I drive from Purley to Brighton?

Yes, the driving distance between Purley to Brighton is 41 miles. It takes approximately 48 min to drive from Purley to Brighton.

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

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Where can I stay near Brighton?

There are 1755+ hotels available in Brighton.

Purley to Brighton - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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

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 Purley to BrightonLondon Victoria - Brighton / ...
47 min
£18–28
Drive 40.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Purley to Brighton40.6 mi
48 min
£10–15
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Purley to Gatwick AirportBedford - Three Bridges / ...
2. Take the bus from South Terminal Bus Station to Preston Circus025
1h 27m
£14–27
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Purley to Brighton40.6 mi
48 min
£100–130
Train via Gatwick Airport
1. Take the train from Purley to Gatwick AirportBedford - Three Bridges / ...
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to BrightonCambridge - Brighton / ...
59 min
£14–24
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to East Croydon Rail Station466
2. Take the train from East Croydon to HoveLondon Victoria - Littlehampton / ...
1h 31m
£16–31

Purley to Brighton by train

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47 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 37 mi
Duration: 47 min

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

Southern operates a train from Purley to Brighton twice daily. Tickets cost £18–20 and the journey takes 47 min. Thameslink also services this route 4 times a day.

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