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Compare train and bus for Bournemouth to Brighton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bournemouth to Brighton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $40 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 49m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $40, while a bus costs an average of $64.
Distance: 76 miles (123 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$40 Average price Cheapest | $64 Average price | $35 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 49m Average total duration Fastest 2h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration 4h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Bournemouth to Brighton
Compare the available ways to get from Bournemouth to Brighton, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bournemouth to Brighton:
A train is $25 (€21) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bournemouth to Brighton costing on average $64 (€54).
Other travel options to Brighton take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 30m.
Tickets start at around $40 (€33) compared to roughly $35 (€30) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$4 (-€3). The journey takes 2h 19m versus 2h 8m 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 Bournemouth to Brighton
How to get from Bournemouth to Brighton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bournemouth to Brighton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus9:55 AM4h50Bournemouth, Coach Station2:45 PMBrighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)$261One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus9:55 AM4h50Bournemouth, Coach Station2:45 PMBrighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)$261One-way1 transfer
Fastest
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G773359:17 AM3h10Bournemouth station (BMH)12:27 PMBrighton station (BTN)$851One-way2 transfers
Other options
- L80196+SN660800 · SN663400 · G886069:17 AM3h18Bournemouth station (BMH)12:35 PMBrighton station (BTN)$431One-way4 transfers
- L80258+SN659300 · SN662000 · G886744:16 PM3h18Bournemouth station (BMH)7:34 PMBrighton station (BTN)$431One-way4 transfers
- L80248+SN659500 · SN662200 · G886663:16 PM3h19Bournemouth station (BMH)6:35 PMBrighton station (BTN)$431One-way4 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus9:55 AM5h00Bournemouth, Coach Station2:55 PMBrighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road$261One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus8:25 AM3h55Bournemouth, Coach Station12:20 PMBrighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)$351One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus8:25 AM4h05Bournemouth, Coach Station12:30 PMBrighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road$351One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bournemouth to Brighton:
A train is $25 (€21) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bournemouth to Brighton costing on average $64 (€54).
Other travel options to Brighton take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 30m.
- Around 33 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bournemouth and Brighton as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bournemouth station (BMH) and arrive in Brighton station (BTN).
- Buses mostly depart from Bournemouth, Coach Station and arrive in Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church).
- Ferries mostly depart from Fishbourne and arrive in Portsmouth Harbour.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Brighton by bus.
- Travel with Southern, South Western Railway, CrossCountry to go to Brighton by train.
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