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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 €20 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 26m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €20, while a train costs an average of €72.
Distance: 47 miles (76 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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€20 Average price Cheapest | €72 Average price | €155 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 36m Average total duration 2h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 26m Average total duration Fastest 1h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Brighton to Longford
Compare the available ways to get from Brighton to Longford, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Brighton to Longford:
A bus is €53 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brighton to Longford costing on average €72.
Other travel options to Longford take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 36m.
Tickets start at around €20 compared to roughly €155 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €136. The journey takes 2h 6m 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 PM 1h45 Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) 6:00 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 €7 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus4:15 PM 1h45 Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) 6:00 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 €7 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus3:10 AM 1h40 Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) 4:50 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 €8 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
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C373562:58 PM 2h02 Brighton station (BTN) 5:00 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) €84 1 One-way 1 transfer
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C373341:58 PM 2h02 Brighton station (BTN) 4:00 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) €84 1 One-way 1 transfer
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C373452:28 PM 2h02 Brighton station (BTN) 4:30 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) €84 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus4:05 PM 1h55 Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road 6:00 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 €7 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus4:15 PM 2h00 Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) 6:15 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 €7 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus4:05 PM 2h10 Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road 6:15 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 €7 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Brighton to Longford:
A bus is €53 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brighton to Longford costing on average €72.
Other travel options to Longford take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 36m.
- Around 51 buses per day.
- Around 19 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.
- Travel with Thameslink, Southern, Gatwick Express to go to Longford by train.
- 48 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
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