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 £18 - £35 and takes 6h 50m.

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 14m 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 Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road via Bus Station, Hospital Outpatients and Cambridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Stanstead and Brighton?

No, there is no direct train from Stanstead to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Bury St Edmunds and arriving at Brighton via Cambridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.

How far is it from Stanstead to Brighton?

The distance between Stanstead and Brighton is 125 miles. The road distance is 118 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 line 320 bus and train which takes 4h 34m and costs £50 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 34m 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 FlixBus, depart from Cambridge station.

Where do I catch the Stanstead to Brighton train from?

Stanstead to Brighton train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Bury St Edmunds station.

Train or bus from Stanstead to Brighton?

The best way to get from Stanstead to Brighton is to bus which takes 6h 50m and costs £18 - £35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £70 - £140 and takes 5h 25m.

Where does the Stanstead to Brighton bus arrive?

Stanstead to Brighton bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road.

Where does the Stanstead to Brighton train arrive?

Stanstead to Brighton train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Cambridge station.

Can I drive from Stanstead to Brighton?

Yes, the driving distance between Stanstead to Brighton is 118 miles. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Stanstead to Brighton.

Where can I stay near Brighton?

There are 1780+ hotels available in Brighton.

Stanstead to Brighton - 5 ways to travel via train, line 320 bus, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Stanstead to Brighton by bus, train, or car

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Line 320 bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Stationbus 320 / ...
2. Take the train from Audley End to Tottenham Haletrain
3. Take the train from London Victoria to Brightontrain
4h 34m
£54–123
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cambridge to Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Roadbus Uk066
6h 50m
£18–31
Drive 117.3 mi
1. Drive from Stanstead to Brightoncar 117.3 mi
2h 14m
£29–42
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Hospital Bus Stationbus 13A / ...
2. Take the train from Cambridge South to Brightontrain Cambridge - Brighton
4h 43m
£62–121
Train
1. Take the train from Bury St Edmunds to Cambridgetrain Ipswich - Cambridge / ...
2. Take the train from Cambridge to Brightontrain Cambridge - Brighton
5h 25m
£72–140

Stanstead to Brighton by bus, train, and subway

80Weekly Services

4h 34mAverage Duration

£54Cheapest Price

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Distance: 124.6 mi
Duration: 4h 34m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Cambridge to Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road 5 times a day. Tickets cost £11–19 and the journey takes 3h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Scotchford Bridge to Brighton via Arc Shopping Centre, Bus Station, Railway Station, Bury St Edmunds, and Cambridge in around 5h 25m.

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