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

The cheapest way to get from Stanstead to Brighton is to bus which costs £19 - £40 and takes 6h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stanstead to Brighton is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Stanstead and Brighton?

No, there is no direct bus from Stanstead to Brighton station. However, there are services departing from Stanway Close and arriving at Pool Valley Coach Station via Bus Station, Bus Interchange, Coach Station and Stratford City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.

How far is it from Stanstead to Brighton?

The distance between Stanstead and Brighton is 119 miles. The road distance is 116.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stanstead to Brighton without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 1m and costs £50 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Stanstead to Brighton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stanstead to Brighton bus from?

Stanstead to Brighton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

Train or bus from Stanstead to Brighton?

The best way to get from Stanstead to Brighton is to train via London which takes 4h 1m and costs £50 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £40 and takes 6h 25m.

Where does the Stanstead to Brighton bus arrive?

Stanstead to Brighton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Stratford City Bus Station.

Can I drive from Stanstead to Brighton?

Yes, the driving distance between Stanstead to Brighton is 117 miles. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Stanstead to Brighton.

Where can I stay near Brighton?

There are 1731+ hotels available in Brighton.

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

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

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Marks Tey to Stratford (London)Colchester Town - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from Farringdon to BrightonCambridge - Brighton / ...
4h 1m
£50–112
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Stratford City Bus StationA9
2. Take the bus from Stratford City Bus Station to Pool Valley Coach StationUk066
6h 25m
£19–38
Drive 116.2 mi
1. Drive from Stanstead to Brighton116.2 mi
2h 15m
£29–41
Train
1. Take the train from Bury St Edmunds to CambridgeIpswich - Cambridge / ...
2. Take the train from Cambridge to BrightonCambridge - Brighton
4h 54m
£36–92

Stanstead to Brighton by bus and train

81Weekly Services

4h 1mAverage Duration

£50Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Stanstead to Brighton.

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Distance: 118.2 mi
Duration: 4h 1m

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

You can take a bus from Stanway Close to Brighton via Bus Station, Sudbury (Suffolk), Marks Tey, Stratford, Farringdon Without, and Farringdon in around 4h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stanway Close to Pool Valley Coach Station via Bus Station, Bus Interchange, Coach Station, and Stratford City Bus Station in around 6h 25m.

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