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

The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Brighton is to bus which costs £21 - £55 and takes 4h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swindon to Brighton is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs £26 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Swindon and Brighton?

No, there is no direct bus from Swindon to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Regent Circus and arriving at St Peter's Church via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Swindon and Brighton?

No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Swindon and arriving at Brighton via Reading and Gatwick Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.

How far is it from Swindon to Brighton?

The distance between Swindon and Brighton is 118 miles. The road distance is 108.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swindon to Brighton without a car is to train which takes 3h 5m and costs £50 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from Swindon to Brighton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Brighton bus from?

Swindon to Brighton bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Regent Circus station.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Brighton train from?

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

Train or bus from Swindon to Brighton?

The best way to get from Swindon to Brighton is to train which takes 3h 5m and costs £50 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £55 and takes 4h 6m.

Where does the Swindon to Brighton bus arrive?

Swindon to Brighton bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Swindon to Brighton train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Swindon to Brighton?

Yes, the driving distance between Swindon to Brighton is 109 miles. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Swindon to Brighton.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Brighton?

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Swindon to Brighton - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Swindon to Brighton by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Swindon to Reading
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airport
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Brighton
3h 5m
£55–102
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Regent Circus to Heathrow Central Bus StationUk990 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to St Peter's Church025
4h 6m
£22–50
Drive 107.9 mi
1. Drive from Swindon to Brighton107.9 mi
2h 20m
£27–39

Swindon to Brighton by train

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3h 5mAverage Duration

£55Cheapest Price

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Distance: 116.9 mi
Duration: 3h 5m

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

You can take a train from Swindon to Brighton via Reading and Gatwick Airport in around 3h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Regent Circus to St Peter's Church via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 4h 6m.

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