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Compare train and bus for Bath to Brighton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bath to Brighton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 9m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, and a train costs an average of $21.
Distance: 103 miles (167 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$60 Average price | $31 Average price Cheapest | $45 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 39m Average total duration Fastest 3h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 2m Average total duration 4h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bath to Brighton:
A bus is $30 (€24) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bath to Brighton costing on average $60 (€50).
Other travel options to Brighton take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 32m.
Travel optionsfrom Bath to Brighton
How to get from Bath to Brighton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bath to Brighton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus4:30 PM6h35Bath, Bus Station11:05 PMBrighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)$251One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus4:30 PM6h35Bath, Bus Station11:05 PMBrighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)$251One-way1 transfer
Fastest
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Tube from London Paddington to London Victoria+
G2609412:13 PM3h24Bath Spa (BTH)3:37 PMBrighton station (BTN)$681One-way2 transfers
Other options
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W349689:36 AM3h45Bath Spa (BTH)1:21 PMBrighton station (BTN)$531One-way1 transfer
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C0085012:33 PM3h48Bath Spa (BTH)4:21 PMBrighton station (BTN)$531One-way1 transfer
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W349911:33 PM3h48Bath Spa (BTH)5:21 PMBrighton station (BTN)$531One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus4:30 PM6h45Bath, Bus Station11:15 PMBrighton$251One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus7:35 AM4h45Bath, Bus Station12:20 PMBrighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)$261One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus7:35 AM4h55Bath, Bus Station12:30 PMBrighton$261One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bath to Brighton:
A bus is $30 (€24) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bath to Brighton costing on average $60 (€50).
Other travel options to Brighton take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 32m.
- Around 22 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bath and Brighton as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bath Spa (BTH) and arrive in Brighton station (BTN).
- Buses mostly depart from Bath, Bus Station and arrive in Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church).
- Ferries mostly depart from Fishbourne and arrive in Portsmouth Harbour.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, Southern, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Brighton by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Brighton by bus.
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