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Compare train and bus for Basildon to Brighton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basildon to Brighton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $51 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 30m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $51, while a train costs an average of $51.
Distance: 57 miles (92 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$51 Average price Cheapest | $28 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 30m Average total duration Fastest 2h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Basildon to Brighton:
A bus is $36 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basildon to Brighton costing on average $51.
Other travel options to Brighton take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 55m.
Tickets start at around $51 compared to roughly $28 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-23.04. The journey takes 2h 0m versus 1h 25m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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This is compared to other travel options from Basildon to Brighton:
A bus is $36 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basildon to Brighton costing on average $51.
Other travel options to Brighton take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 55m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Basildon and Brighton as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Chelmsford, Station (Stand VA) and arrive in Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park).
- Trains mostly depart from Basildon station (BSO) and arrive in Brighton station (BTN).
- Travel with Thameslink, c2c to go to Brighton by train.
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