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Compare train and bus for Bedford to Brighton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bedford to Brighton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $29. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 46m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $29, and a train costs an average of $29.
Distance: 91 miles (147 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$39 Average price Cheapest | $39 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 16m Average total duration Fastest 2h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bedford to Brighton:
A bus is $23 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bedford to Brighton costing on average $39 (€32).
Other travel options to Brighton take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 11m.
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How to get from Bedford to Brighton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bedford to Brighton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:40 PM9h45Bedford6:25 AMBrighton$231One-way0 transfers
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8:40 PM9h45Bedford6:25 AMBrighton$231One-way0 transfers
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8:40 PM9h45Bedford6:25 AMBrighton$231One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bedford to Brighton:
A bus is $23 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bedford to Brighton costing on average $39 (€32).
Other travel options to Brighton take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 11m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bedford and Brighton as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bedford station (BDM) and arrive in Brighton station (BTN).
- Buses mostly depart from Northampton, Town Centre and arrive in Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park).
- Travel with Thameslink, Southern, east_midlands_trains to go to Brighton by train.
- 5 direct trains per day with Thameslink.
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