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Compare bus and train for Bradford to Brighton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bradford to Brighton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $43 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 28m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $43, while a flight costs an average of $593.
Distance: 215 miles (347 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$136 Average price | $43 Average price Cheapest | $593 Average price | $91 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 28m Average total duration Fastest 3h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 8m Average total duration 8h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 30m Average total duration 3h 30m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Bradford to Brighton
Compare the available ways to get from Bradford to Brighton, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bradford to Brighton:
A bus is $93 (€78) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bradford to Brighton costing on average $136 (€114).
A bus is $550 (€461) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bradford to Brighton costing on average $593 (€497).
Other travel options to Brighton take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 30m.
Bus takes on average 9h 8m.
You'll arrive about 55m sooner (3h 58m by train vs 4h 53m by car). Tickets start at around $136 (€114) compared to roughly $91 (€76) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Bradford to Brighton
How to get from Bradford to Brighton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bradford to Brighton is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:00 AM 4h13 Bradford 12:13 PM Brighton $132 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
8:00 AM 4h13 Bradford 12:13 PM Brighton $132 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
9:44 AM 4h09 Bradford 1:53 PM Brighton $240 1 One-way 2 transfers
Other options
11:43 AM 4h30 Bradford 4:13 PM Brighton $132 1 One-way 1 transfer1:43 PM 4h30 Bradford 6:13 PM Brighton $132 1 One-way 1 transfer3:43 PM 4h30 Bradford 8:13 PM Brighton $132 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bradford to Brighton:
A bus is $93 (€78) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bradford to Brighton costing on average $136 (€114).
A bus is $550 (€461) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bradford to Brighton costing on average $593 (€497).
Other travel options to Brighton take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 30m.
Bus takes on average 9h 8m.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 1 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bradford and Brighton as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Leeds Bradford International Airport and arrive in Southampton Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Bradford Interchange (BDI) and arrive in Brighton station (BTN).
- Buses mostly depart from Bradford, Nelson Street N2 and arrive in Brighton, Preston Circus.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, Thameslink, Grand Central Trains to go to Brighton by train.
- Travel with Loganair to go to Brighton by flight.
- Travel with National Express to go to Brighton by bus.
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