Download XTaxi24 - Book Your Brighton Taxi
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Direct door-to-door service in approximately 25 minutes
Fare estimate based on 10-mile journey £ Tariff-based metered pricing
Direct from your home to any Brighton address. No walking to stations, no platform changes.
Plenty of space for shopping bags, suitcases, or beach gear. No struggling on trains.
For 2+ people, a taxi often costs less per person than train tickets.
No waiting for train schedules. Leave when you want, arrive directly at your destination.
Skip Haywards Heath station parking (£8-15/day). Save money and hassle.
Out in Brighton until late? We operate 24/7 with no last train worries.
Here's an honest comparison to help you decide which option is best for your journey:
| Factor | XTaxi24 Taxi | Train |
|---|---|---|
| Price (1 person) | £25-35 total | £6-12 per person ? |
| Price (2 people) | £25-35 total (£12-18 each) | £12-24 total (£6-12 each) |
| Price (3+ people) | £25-35 total (£8-12 each) ? | £18-36 total (£6-12 each) |
| Journey Time | ~25 minutes direct ? | 20 mins + walks to/from stations (35-40 mins total) |
| Luggage | Unlimited, stored in boot ? | Limited, must carry yourself |
| Door-to-Door | Yes, exact address ? | No, station to station |
| Frequency | On-demand, 24/7 ? | 2-4 trains per hour (limited at night) |
| Station Parking | Not needed ? | £8-15/day at Haywards Heath |
| Comfort | Private vehicle, climate control ? | Shared carriage, may stand |
| Late Night | Available 24/7 ? | Last train around midnight |
Bottom line: For solo travelers on a budget, the train wins. For groups of 3+, evenings, or with luggage - a taxi can work out similar per person and is always more convenient.
We know Brighton inside out. Here are some common destinations and estimated fares:
Direct to the seafront. Perfect for a day at the beach or evening on the pier.
Estimate: £28-38 | ~28 mins
For onward train connections to London or catching a specific train.
Estimate: £25-32 | ~25 mins
Shopping in Brighton's famous independent boutiques and vintage shops.
Estimate: £26-34 | ~26 mins
Moulsecoomb or Falmer campus. Great for students visiting home.
Estimate: £30-40 | ~30 mins
Match day transport to Falmer. Avoid parking hassles.
Estimate: £32-42 | ~28 mins
Hospital visits made easier with door-to-door transport.
Estimate: £27-35 | ~26 mins
Evening shows without the worry of last trains home.
Estimate: £26-33 | ~25 mins
Enjoy dinner and drinks without driving or train timetables.
Estimate: £27-35 | ~26 mins
Take the whole family with beach gear, picnic, and toys. No lugging it all on the train!
Enjoy Brighton's nightlife without worrying about last trains. We'll get you home safely at any hour.
Shop till you drop! Our taxi will accommodate all your purchases without hassle.
Parents visiting students or students heading home for the weekend with laundry!
Avoid Amex Stadium parking chaos. Drop-off and pickup service for football fans.
Stress-free transport to Royal Sussex County Hospital with comfortable, reliable service.
Simple 3-step booking process
Get XTaxi24 from App Store or Google Play. Create your account in seconds.
Set pickup in Haywards Heath, destination in Brighton. See your fare estimate.
Confirm booking. Track your driver in real-time. Arrive in Brighton in ~25 minutes!
A taxi from Haywards Heath to Brighton typically costs around £25-£35 with XTaxi24. You'll see an accurate fare estimate in the app before booking. The fare is calculated using metered tariff-based pricing and depends on your exact pickup location, drop-off address, time of day (different tariffs apply at night), and vehicle size selected.
The journey takes approximately 25-30 minutes covering 10 miles via the A23 and B2112. This is door-to-door time. Compare this to the train: 20 minutes train time + 10-15 minutes walking/waiting at stations = 35-40 minutes total.
For 1 person, the train (£6-12) is cheaper. For 2 people, it's similar overall (taxi £25-35 vs train £12-24). For 3+ people, a taxi can work out cheaper per person (£8-12 each). Plus with a taxi, you save on Haywards Heath station parking (£8-15/day), get door-to-door service, and have no luggage restrictions.
Yes! XTaxi24 operates both directions. You can pre-book your return journey through the app, or book on-demand when you're ready to head home. Same tariff-based pricing applies.
Absolutely! We operate 24/7, so you can enjoy Brighton's nightlife without worrying about last trains (final train usually around midnight). Book your late-night taxi whenever you're ready to head home. Note: Night tariff (Tariff 2) applies with slightly higher rates but includes a 10% discount.
Yes! Unlike trains, you have plenty of boot space for shopping bags, suitcases, beach gear, or whatever you need to transport. If you have extra-large items or lots of luggage, you can select a larger 6-seater or 8-seater vehicle when booking.
We typically take the A273 to the A23, then the B2112 into Brighton. Our drivers use real-time traffic data to choose the fastest route. If there's heavy traffic on the A23, alternative routes via Ditchling or Hurstpierpoint may be used.
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