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Compare train and bus for Brighton to Guildford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brighton to Guildford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $26 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 54m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $26, while a train costs an average of $40.
Distance: 33 miles (54 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$40 Average price | $26 Average price Cheapest | $16 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 54m Average total duration Fastest 1h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 3m Average total duration 4h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg 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 Guildford
Compare the available ways to get from Brighton to Guildford, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Brighton to Guildford:
A bus is $14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brighton to Guildford costing on average $40.
Other travel options to Guildford take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 3m.
Tickets start at around $40 compared to roughly $16 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$23. The journey takes 1h 24m versus 1h 13m 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.
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How to get from Brighton to Guildford by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Brighton to Guildford is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
4:45 AM 6h20 Brighton 11:05 AM Guildford $24 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
4:45 AM 6h20 Brighton 11:05 AM Guildford $24 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
4:12 PM 5h18 Brighton 9:30 PM Guildford $29 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Brighton to Guildford:
A bus is $14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brighton to Guildford costing on average $40.
Other travel options to Guildford take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 3m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Brighton and Guildford 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 Guildford station (GLD).
- Buses mostly depart from Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) and arrive in Guildford, Egerton Road.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, Thameslink, Southern, South Western Railway to go to Guildford by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Guildford by bus.
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