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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 $28. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 44m. 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 $28, and a bus costs an average of $18.
Distance: 76 miles (123 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$43 Average price Cheapest | $49 Average price | $36 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 14m Average total duration Fastest 2h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 3m Average total duration 3h 33m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Bournemouth to Brighton:
A train is $6 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bournemouth to Brighton costing on average $49 (€40).
Other travel options to Brighton take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 33m.
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 · FlixBus8:25 AM3h55Bournemouth, Coach Station12:20 PMBrighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)$171One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus8:25 AM3h55Bournemouth, Coach Station12:20 PMBrighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)$171One-way1 transfer
Fastest
G00861+G886009:45 AM2h20Bournemouth station (BMH)12:05 PMBrighton station (BTN)$291One-way1 transfer
Other options
- G00866+G8861210:45 AM2h20Bournemouth station (BMH)1:05 PMBrighton station (BTN)$291One-way1 transfer
- G88618+
L8007310:59 AM2h36Bournemouth station (BMH)1:35 PMBrighton station (BTN)$291One-way1 transfer - G88606+L800689:59 AM2h36Bournemouth station (BMH)12:35 PMBrighton station (BTN)$291One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus8:25 AM4h05Bournemouth, Coach Station12:30 PMBrighton$171One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus9:55 AM4h50Bournemouth, Coach Station2:45 PMBrighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)$171One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus9:55 AM5h00Bournemouth, Coach Station2:55 PMBrighton$171One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bournemouth to Brighton:
A train is $6 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bournemouth to Brighton costing on average $49 (€40).
Other travel options to Brighton take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 33m.
- Around 35 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 Southern, South Western Railway, CrossCountry, Cross Country to go to Brighton by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Brighton by bus.
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