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Compare bus and train for Brighton to Liverpool
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Brighton to Liverpool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 21m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, and a train costs an average of $57.
Distance: 214 miles (346 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$31 Average price Cheapest | $127 Average price | $116 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 56m Average total duration 9h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 51m Average total duration Fastest 4h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Brighton to Liverpool:
A bus is $96 (€76) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brighton to Liverpool costing on average $127 (€101).
Other travel options to Liverpool take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 26m.
Travel optionsfrom Brighton to Liverpool
How to get from Brighton to Liverpool by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Brighton to Liverpool is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX025 · NX5408:05 AM11h10Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z)7:15 PMLiverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place$541One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
NX025 · NX54110:05 AM12h00Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z)10:05 PMLiverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place$521One-way1 transfer
Fastest
NX025 · NX5404:40 AM10h25Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z)3:05 PMLiverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place$571One-way1 transfer
Other options
NX025 · NX54012:05 PM11h25Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z)11:30 PMLiverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place$521One-way1 transfer
NX025 · NX4219:40 PM10h55Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z)8:35 AMLiverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place$521One-way1 transfer
NX025 · NX5411:55 PM11h40Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z)1:35 AMLiverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place$521One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Brighton to Liverpool:
A bus is $96 (€76) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brighton to Liverpool costing on average $127 (€101).
Other travel options to Liverpool take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 26m.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Brighton and Liverpool 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 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV).
- Buses mostly depart from Brighton, Preston Circus and arrive in Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place.
- Travel with National Express to go to Liverpool by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, Thameslink to go to Liverpool by train.
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