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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 prices starting from $29. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 35m. 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 train costs an average of $29, and a bus costs an average of $32.
Distance: 76 miles (123 km)
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$43 Average price Cheapest | $55 Average price |
3h 5m Average total duration Fastest 2h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 16m Average total duration 3h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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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.
1:50 AM4h25Bournemouth6:15 AMBrighton$481One-way0 transfers
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1:50 AM4h25Bournemouth6:15 AMBrighton$481One-way0 transfers
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1:50 AM4h25Bournemouth6:15 AMBrighton$481One-way0 transfers
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3:20 AM4h30Bournemouth7:50 AMBrighton$541One-way0 transfers
8:30 PM6h05Bournemouth2:35 AMBrighton$691One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bournemouth to Brighton:
A train is $3 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bournemouth to Brighton costing on average $32 (€26).
Other travel options to Brighton take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 58m.
- Around 36 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 to go to Brighton by bus.
- Travel with Southern, South Western Railway, CrossCountry, Cross Country to go to Brighton by train.
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