The distance between Ely and Brighton is around 202km (126 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 20m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Ely to Brighton by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to London Kings Cross and then to Brighton.
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Take the bus to Brighton.
There are several options for getting from Ely to Brighton by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £9 ($11) and will take around 5h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £38 ($45).
The distance between Ely and Brighton is around 202km (126 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 178km (110 miles)
It takes around 2h 20m to get from Ely and Brighton by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Ely to Brighton is to drive which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx £38 ($45).
The cheapest way to travel between Ely and Brighton, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £9 ($11) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Ely and Brighton. It typically takes around 2h 20m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Ely to Brighton. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Kings Cross and Victoria station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 20m.
Great Northern, Gatwick Express, Southern Service and Thameslink run train services between Ely and Brighton. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ely and Brighton. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs 5 times a day.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Ely to Brighton. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Drummer St Bus Station and Cambridge Parkside. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 5h 35m.
National Express run regular bus services between Ely and Brighton. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 5h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ely to Brighton. We recommend that you take the train to London Kings Cross and then to Brighton. instead which will take 2h 20m.
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 Ely and Brighton. The distance is around 218km (135 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ely to Brighton is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around £32 ($38).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 2h 20m | £32($38) | hourly | 202km (126 miles) |
Train to Brighton | 2h 45m | £64($76) | hourly | 202km (126 miles) |
Bus | 5h 35m | £9($11) | 5 times a day | 295km (184 miles) |
Drive | 2h 20m | £38($45) | on demand | 218km (135 miles) |
Great Northern
Gatwick Express
Southern Service
Thameslink
The following major airports near Brighton offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.