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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 bus, with an average ticket price of $18 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 53m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, while a train costs an average of $54.
Distance: 91 miles (147 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$54 Average price | $18 Average price Cheapest | $39 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 53m Average total duration Fastest 2h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 19m Average total duration 3h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bedford to Brighton:
A bus is $36 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bedford to Brighton costing on average $54.
Other travel options to Brighton take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 19m.
Tickets start at around $54 compared to roughly $39 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$15. The journey takes 2h 23m versus 2h 19m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Bedford to Brighton
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.
- FlixBus9:30 PM3h45Milton Keynes, Central Railway Station1:15 AMBrighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)$201One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus9:30 PM3h45Milton Keynes, Central Railway Station1:15 AMBrighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)$201One-way0 transfers
Fastest
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G773199:02 AM2h25Bedford station (BDM)11:27 AMBrighton station (BTN)$731One-way2 transfers
Other options
- W455459:46 AM2h27Bedford station (BDM)12:13 PMBrighton station (BTN)$301One-way0 transfers
- W455259:16 AM2h27Bedford station (BDM)11:43 AMBrighton station (BTN)$301One-way0 transfers
- W455238:46 AM2h27Bedford station (BDM)11:13 AMBrighton station (BTN)$861One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus7:20 PM3h45Milton Keynes, Central Railway Station11:05 PMBrighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)$201One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus9:30 PM3h55Milton Keynes, Central Railway Station1:25 AMBrighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road$201One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus7:20 PM3h55Milton Keynes, Central Railway Station11:15 PMBrighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road$201One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bedford to Brighton:
A bus is $36 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bedford to Brighton costing on average $54.
Other travel options to Brighton take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 19m.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains 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 Milton Keynes, Central Railway Station and arrive in Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road.
- Travel with Thameslink, Southern, Gatwick Express to go to Brighton by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Brighton by bus.
- 5 direct trains per day with Thameslink.
- 10 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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