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Compare train and bus for Brighton to Bristol
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brighton to Bristol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $39 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 38m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $39, while a train costs an average of $75.
Distance: 114 miles (185 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$75 Average price | $39 Average price Cheapest | $62 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 38m Average total duration Fastest 3h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 1m Average total duration 4h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Brighton to Bristol
Compare the available ways to get from Brighton to Bristol, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Brighton to Bristol:
A bus is $37 (€31) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brighton to Bristol costing on average $75 (€63).
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 1m.
Tickets start at around $75 (€63) compared to roughly $62 (€52) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$13 (-€11). The journey takes 3h 8m versus 3h 2m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Brighton to Bristol
How to get from Brighton to Bristol by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Brighton to Bristol is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- NX025 · NX0402:35 AM6h40Brighton, Preston Circus9:15 AMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$311One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- NX025 · NX0402:35 AM6h40Brighton, Preston Circus9:15 AMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$311One-way1 transfer
Fastest
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C38284+C421899:44 AM3h16Brighton station (BTN)1:00 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$701One-way2 transfers
Other options
- C42255+
X151875:43 AM4h10Brighton station (BTN)9:53 AMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$551One-way1 transfer - C42257+X151836:43 AM4h13Brighton station (BTN)10:56 AMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$551One-way1 transfer
- W35011+X151571:13 PM3h40Brighton station (BTN)4:53 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$601One-way1 transfer
- NX025 · NX0402:30 AM6h45Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z)9:15 AMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$311One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus4:15 PM4h30Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)8:45 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$331One-way1 transfer- FlixBus · FlixBus4:55 AM5h35Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road10:30 AMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$331One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Brighton to Bristol:
A bus is $37 (€31) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brighton to Bristol costing on average $75 (€63).
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 1m.
- Around 27 buses per day.
- Around 8 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 Fishbourne.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Bristol by bus.
- Travel with Southern, Great Western Railway, Thameslink, South Western Railway to go to Bristol by train.
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