Introduction
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Brightlingsea travel guide

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Brightlingsea is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Brightlingsea to see all of its attractions.

How to Get to Brightlingsea

Plane

Although Brightlingsea doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cambridge (CBG), which is located 45 miles from Brightlingsea. The shortest domestic flight to Brightlingsea departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Brightlingsea, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Brightlingsea to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £33 for a 1h 36m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Brightlingsea is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 54 miles from Brightlingsea. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Brightlingsea, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Brightlingsea takes 95 miles and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 130 miles.

Plane

Although Brightlingsea doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cambridge (CBG), which is located 45 miles from Brightlingsea. The shortest domestic flight to Brightlingsea departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Brightlingsea, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Brightlingsea to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £33 for a 1h 36m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Brightlingsea is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 54 miles from Brightlingsea. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Brightlingsea, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Brightlingsea takes 95 miles and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 130 miles.

Airports near Brightlingsea

CBGCambridge

Airlines serving Brightlingsea

Lufthansa
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KLM
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British Airways
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SWISS
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Delta
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Turkish Airlines
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Iberia
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Air France
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Austrian Airlines
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United Airlines
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Emirates
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Qatar Airways
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Air Canada
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Scandinavian Airlines
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Brussels Airlines
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LOT
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Finnair
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Alaska Airlines
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TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Etihad Airways
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Where to stay in popular areas of Brightlingsea

Hiring a car in Brightlingsea

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Brightlingsea (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Brightlingsea (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77.

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