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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 prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 22m. 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 $13, and a train costs an average of $22.
Distance: 114 miles (185 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$69 Average price | $20 Average price Cheapest | $63 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 52m Average total duration Fastest 3h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 15m Average total duration 4h 45m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Brighton to Bristol:
A bus is $49 (€40) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brighton to Bristol costing on average $69 (€56).
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 45m.
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.
FlixBus · FlixBus3:05 AM6h00Brighton9:05 AMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$221One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus3:05 AM6h00Brighton9:05 AMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$221One-way1 transfer
Fastest
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C383398:39 AM3h19Brighton station (BTN)11:58 AMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$691One-way2 transfers
Other options
- W34686+C38380+W454799:14 AM3h21Brighton station (BTN)12:35 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$691One-way2 transfers
- G88591+G150099:13 AM3h40Brighton station (BTN)12:53 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$1111One-way1 transfer
- G26663+G150078:13 AM3h40Brighton station (BTN)11:53 AMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$1111One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus3:10 AM5h55Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)9:05 AMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$231One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus4:15 PM4h30Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)8:45 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$241One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus4:05 PM4h40Brighton8:45 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$241One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Brighton to Bristol:
A bus is $49 (€40) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brighton to Bristol costing on average $69 (€56).
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 45m.
- Around 21 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, Stagecoach South to go to Bristol by bus.
- Travel with Southern, Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Southern to go to Bristol by train.
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