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Compare train and bus for Aberdeen to Brighton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Aberdeen to Brighton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $78 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 8h 38m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $78, while a train costs an average of $190.
Distance: 443 miles (714 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$190 Average price | $78 Average price Cheapest | $217 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 38m Average total duration Fastest 8h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 44m Average total duration 15h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental | |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Aberdeen to Brighton:
A bus is $111 (€91) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aberdeen to Brighton costing on average $190 (€155).
A bus is $330 (€270) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Aberdeen to Brighton costing on average $408 (€334).
Other travel options to Brighton take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 38m.
Bus takes on average 15h 44m.
You'll arrive about 8h 12m sooner (1h 55m by flight vs 10h 7m by car). Tickets start at around $408 (€334) compared to roughly $217 (€178) in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
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How to get from Aberdeen to Brighton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Aberdeen to Brighton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:10 PM18h35Aberdeen1:45 PMBrighton$491One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 7:10 PM18h35Aberdeen1:45 PMBrighton$491One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 7:10 PM18h35Aberdeen1:45 PMBrighton$491One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 8:10 PM20h25Aberdeen4:35 PMBrighton$611One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Aberdeen to Brighton:
A bus is $111 (€91) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aberdeen to Brighton costing on average $190 (€155).
A bus is $330 (€270) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Aberdeen to Brighton costing on average $408 (€334).
Other travel options to Brighton take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 38m.
Bus takes on average 15h 44m.
- Around 15 flights per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Aberdeen and Brighton as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Aberdeen Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Aberdeen station (ABD) and arrive in Brighton station (BTN).
- Buses mostly depart from Aberdeen, Guild Street and arrive in Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park).
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) to go to Brighton by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd to go to Brighton by bus.
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