Travel Information from Bournemouth to Brighton
| 76 miles (122 km) | |
| Train or bus | |
| $18 - $38 | |
| Bus • $18 (€17) • 6 h 1 min | |
| Train • $38 (€34) • 2 h 20 min | |
| National Express or Southern |
Take a train or bus to travel 76 miles (122 km) between Bournemouth and Brighton. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are National Express or Southern among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Bournemouth to Brighton.
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How to get from Bournemouth to Brighton by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Bournemouth to Brighton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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Travel to Brighton easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bournemouth to Brighton.

You can get to Brighton from Bournemouth 2 different ways: train or bus.
The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Brighton is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $18 (€17) compared to other travel options to Brighton:
Taking a bus costs $19 (€17) less than taking a train, which costs on average $38 (€34) for the same trip.
The fastest way from Bournemouth to Brighton is by train with an average journey time of 2 h 20 min.
There are alternative travel options to Brighton that take longer:
Bus takes on average 6 h 1 min.
The distance is approximately 76 miles (122 km) from Bournemouth to Brighton.
The average frequency per day from Bournemouth to Brighton is:
- Around 37 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Brighton from Bournemouth as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Bournemouth to Brighton:
The following travel companies offer services from Bournemouth to Brighton:
- Travel with National Express to go to Brighton by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find National Express Bournemouth to Brighton tickets on Omio for $18 (€17).
- Travel with Southern, South Western Railway, CrossCountry or Cross Country for trains to Brighton. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Southern Bournemouth to Brighton tickets on Omio for $38 (€34).
Yes, there are direct services available from Bournemouth to Brighton with the following travel companies:
- Direct services by bus with.
- Direct services by train with.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Brighton as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Brighton from Bournemouth.
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