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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Brighton is to drive which costs £16 - £25 and takes 1h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Brighton is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs £16 - £25.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Brighton?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at St Peter's Church via Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Brighton?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Brighton via Gatwick Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.

How far is it from Reading to Brighton?

The distance between Reading and Brighton is 76 miles. The road distance is 68.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Brighton without a car is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs £30 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 2h 9m to get from Reading to Brighton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Brighton bus from?

Reading to Brighton bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.

Where do I catch the Reading to Brighton train from?

Reading to Brighton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.

Train or bus from Reading to Brighton?

The best way to get from Reading to Brighton is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs £30 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £70 and takes 2h 54m.

Where does the Reading to Brighton bus arrive?

Reading to Brighton bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Reading to Brighton train arrive?

Reading to Brighton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Gatwick Airport station.

Can I drive from Reading to Brighton?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Brighton is 69 miles. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Reading to Brighton.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Brighton?

There are 1754+ hotels available in Brighton.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain Reading - Gatwick Airport
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Brightontrain Cambridge - Brighton / ...
2h 9m
£34–50
Drive 68.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Reading to Brightoncar 68.2 mi
1h 42m
£17–25
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 5bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to St Peter's Churchbus 025
2h 54m
£37–65
Train via London
1. Take the train from Reading to Clapham Junctiontrain Reading - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Preston Parktrain London Victoria - Littlehampton / ...
2h 33m
£23–78

Reading to Brighton by train

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2h 9mAverage Duration

£34Cheapest Price

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Distance: 75.7 mi
Duration: 2h 9m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Brighton via Gatwick Airport in around 2h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to St Peter's Church via Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 2h 54m.

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