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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 $77 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 55m. 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 $77, while a flight costs an average of $399.
Distance: 443 miles (714 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$185 Average price | $399 Average price | $77 Average price Cheapest | $212 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 38m Average total duration 8h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration Fastest 1h 55m Onboard + 2h 0m 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 | 2.1 - 4.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Aberdeen to Brighton
Compare the available ways to get from Aberdeen to Brighton, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Aberdeen to Brighton:
A bus is $109 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aberdeen to Brighton costing on average $185.
A bus is $323 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Aberdeen to Brighton costing on average $399.
Other travel options to Brighton take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 38m.
Bus takes on average 15h 44m.
The journey is about 1h 59m faster (8h 8m by train vs 10h 7m by car) and roughly $28 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($185 vs $212). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Aberdeen to Brighton
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 PM 20h35 Aberdeen 3:45 PM Brighton $50 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
7:10 PM 20h35 Aberdeen 3:45 PM Brighton $50 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
8:10 PM 20h25 Aberdeen 4:35 PM Brighton $53 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Aberdeen to Brighton:
A bus is $109 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aberdeen to Brighton costing on average $185.
A bus is $323 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Aberdeen to Brighton costing on average $399.
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.
- 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).
- Flights mostly depart from Aberdeen Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
- Travel with British Airways, Loganair, easyJet, BA Cityflyer to go to Brighton by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Brighton by bus.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway to go to Brighton by train.
- 11 direct flights per day with British Airways, Loganair, easyJet.
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