How to get from Cambridge to Brighton by bus and train?

From Cambridge to Brighton by bus and train

To get from Cambridge to Brighton in Brighton And Hove, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 100 bus from Skylane Hotel, Horley station to Gatwick Airport (South Terminal) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the THAMESLINK train and finally take the 7 bus from Brighton Station, Brighton station to North Street, Brighton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 22 min.

82min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 100100
Train - THAMESLINK
Bus - 77
Walk to Brighton
Leaves from Skylane Hotel, Horley

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Skylane Hotel, Horley
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 100100
    Wait for bus
    100
    Maidenbower
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Gatwick Airport
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    Brighton
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Brighton
    35 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Brighton Station, Brighton
    ID A
    40 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 77
    Wait for bus
    7
    Brighton
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    North Street, Brighton
    ID C
    5 min
  • 10
    Walk to Brighton
    Walk to
    Brighton
    Clarence Yard
    160 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Cambridge to Brighton by bus and train via 100, THAMESLINK and 27

To get from Cambridge to Brighton in Brighton And Hove, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 100 bus from Skylane Hotel, Horley station to Gatwick Airport (South Terminal) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the THAMESLINK train and finally take the 27 bus from Brighton Station, Brighton station to North Street, Brighton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 31 min.

91min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 100100
Train - THAMESLINK
Bus - 2727
Walk to Brighton
Leaves from Skylane Hotel, Horley

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Skylane Hotel, Horley
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 100100
    Wait for bus
    100
    Maidenbower
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Gatwick Airport
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    Brighton
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Brighton
    35 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Brighton Station, Brighton
    ID B
    40 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2727
    Wait for bus
    27
    Saltdean
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    North Street, Brighton
    ID C
    5 min
  • 10
    Walk to Brighton
    Walk to
    Brighton
    Clarence Yard
    160 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Cambridge to Brighton

The distance between Cambridge, Brighton And Hove and Brighton, Brighton And Hove is approximately 47.69 km, which can typically be travelled in 82 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Cambridge to Brighton by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Brighton And Hove – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Cambridge

Cambridge is located at Bonehurst Road, Brighton And Hove and the nearest public transport station is Skylane Hotel, Horley.

Bus stations close to Cambridge:

  • Skylane Hotel, Horley
  • Chestnut Road, Horley
  • Cross Oak Lane, Salfords

Public transport stations close to Brighton, Brighton And Hove

Brighton is located at Clarence Yard, Brighton And Hove and the nearest public transport station is Old Steine, Brighton.

Train stations close to Brighton:

  • Preston Park
  • London Road (Brighton)
  • Brighton

Bus stations close to Brighton:

  • Old Steine, Brighton
  • Old Steine South, Brighton
  • North Street, Brighton

Related Routes

Alternative route from Cambridge to Brighton by bus and train via 100, THAMESLINK and 27

To get from Cambridge to Brighton in Brighton And Hove, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 100 bus from Skylane Hotel, Horley station to Gatwick Airport (South Terminal) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the THAMESLINK train and finally take the 27 bus from Brighton Station, Brighton station to North Street, Brighton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 31 min.

91min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 100100
Train - THAMESLINK
Bus - 2727
Walk to Brighton
Leaves from Skylane Hotel, Horley

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Skylane Hotel, Horley
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 100100
    Wait for bus
    100
    Maidenbower
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Gatwick Airport
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    Brighton
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Brighton
    35 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Brighton Station, Brighton
    ID B
    40 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2727
    Wait for bus
    27
    Saltdean
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    North Street, Brighton
    ID C
    5 min
  • 10
    Walk to Brighton
    Walk to
    Brighton
    Clarence Yard
    160 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Cambridge to Brighton?

    The fastest way takes 82 minutes, using Bus line 100, Bus line THAMESLINK, Bus line 7.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Cambridge to Brighton?

    The alternative route takes 91 minutes, using Bus line 100, Bus line THAMESLINK, Bus line 27.

  • Is there a direct bus between Cambridge and Brighton?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 22 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Cambridge to Brighton?

    The 100 bus line goes from Skylane Hotel, Horley station near Cambridge in Horley to Maidenbower station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Maidenbower station near Brighton in Brighton And Hove.

  • How long does it take to travel from Cambridge to Brighton by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Cambridge in Horley and Brighton in Brighton And Hove by bus and train is about 1 hr 22 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Cambridge to get to Brighton?

    Get on the 100 bus from the Skylane Hotel, Horley stop near Cambridge in Horley.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Cambridge and Brighton?

    Get off the bus at the Maidenbower stop, which is closest to Brighton in Brighton And Hove.