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Compare train and bus for Brighton to Bristol
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Brighton to Bristol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 19m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a train costs an average of $22.
Distance: 114 miles (185 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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$20 Average price Cheapest | $67 Average price |
5h 20m Average total duration 4h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 49m Average total duration Fastest 3h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Brighton to Bristol is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Brighton to Bristol:
A bus is $9 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brighton to Bristol costing on average $22 (€18).
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 30m.
- Around 19 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Brighton and Bristol as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Brighton station (BTN) and arrive in Bristol Temple Meads (BRI).
- Buses mostly depart from Brighton, Preston Circus and arrive in Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St).
- Ferries mostly depart from Portsmouth Harbour and arrive in Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal.
- Travel with Great Western Rail, Southern, South Western Railway, Southern to go to Bristol by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Metrobus to go to Bristol by bus.
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