The distance between Cotswolds and Brighton is around 228km (142 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 25m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Cotswolds to Brighton by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Brighton → Cotswolds if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to London Paddington and then to Brighton.
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There are several options for getting from Cotswolds to Brighton by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £84 ($100) and will take around 5h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £26 ($31).
The distance between Cotswolds and Brighton is around 228km (142 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 327km (203 miles)
It takes around 2h 45m to get from Cotswolds and Brighton by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Cotswolds to Brighton is to drive which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx £26 ($31).
The cheapest way to travel between Cotswolds and Brighton, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £84 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Cotswolds and Brighton. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Cotswolds to Brighton. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kemble, London Paddington and Victoria station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 45m.
Great Western Railway, Gatwick Express and Southern Service run train services between Cotswolds and Brighton. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Cotswolds and Brighton. We recommend that you drive to Brighton. instead which will take 2h 25m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cotswolds to Brighton. We recommend that you take the train to London Paddington and then to Brighton. instead which will take 2h 45m.
The closest major airport to Brighton is Gatwick Airport (LGW) (LGW) which is approximately 37km (23 miles) from Brighton. Heathrow Airport (LHR) (LHR) and London City Airport (LCY) (LCY) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Cotswolds and Brighton. The distance is around 228km (142 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cotswolds to Brighton is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around £87 ($105).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 2h 45m | £87($105) | hourly | 255km (158 miles) |
Train to Brighton | 5h 20m | £84($100) | 5 times a week | 309km (192 miles) |
Drive | 2h 25m | £26($31) | on demand | 228km (142 miles) |
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