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Compare bus and train for Brighton to Longford
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Brighton to Longford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $9 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 2h 38m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, while a bus costs an average of $9.
Distance: 47 miles (76 km)
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Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|
$9 Average price Cheapest | $189 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 38m Average total duration Fastest 2h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Brighton to Longford:
A bus is $74 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brighton to Longford costing on average $95.
Other travel options to Longford take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 35m.
Tickets start at around $22 compared to roughly $189 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $167. The journey takes 2h 5m versus 1h 19m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Brighton to Longford
How to get from Brighton to Longford by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Brighton to Longford is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus4:15 PM1h45Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)6:00 PMLondon, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5$101One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus4:15 PM1h45Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)6:00 PMLondon, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5$101One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus3:10 AM1h40Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)4:50 AMLondon, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5$101One-way0 transfers
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C3734911:28 AM2h02Brighton station (BTN)1:30 PMHeathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)$1001One-way1 transfer
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C373861:28 PM2h02Brighton station (BTN)3:30 PMHeathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)$1001One-way1 transfer
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C3736912:28 PM2h02Brighton station (BTN)2:30 PMHeathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)$1001One-way1 transfer
FlixBus1:40 PM1h50Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)3:30 PMLondon, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5$101One-way0 transfers
FlixBus4:05 PM1h55Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road6:00 PMLondon, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5$101One-way0 transfers
FlixBus4:15 PM2h00Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)6:15 PMLondon, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3$101One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Brighton to Longford:
A bus is $86 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brighton to Longford costing on average $95.
Other travel options to Longford take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 38m.
- Around 42 buses per day.
- Around 20 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Brighton and Longford as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Brighton station (BTN) and arrive in Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV).
- Buses mostly depart from Brighton, Preston Circus and arrive in London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Longford by bus.
- 31 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
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