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Compare train and bus for Brighton to York
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brighton to York among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $31. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 20m. 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 $31, and a train costs an average of $63.
Distance: 219 miles (354 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$124 Average price | $42 Average price Cheapest | $92 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 50m Average total duration Fastest 3h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 34m Average total duration 9h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | - 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 York:
A bus is $81 (€66) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brighton to York costing on average $124 (€101).
Other travel options to York take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 4m.
Travel optionsfrom Brighton to York
How to get from Brighton to York by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Brighton to York is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX025 · NX426 · YC84312:12 PM10h20Brighton, Preston Circus10:32 PMYork, Station Rd$551One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
NX025 · NX426 · YC84312:12 PM10h20Brighton, Preston Circus10:32 PMYork, Station Rd$551One-way2 transfers
Fastest
G80220+
W45750+
Tube from London Bridge to London Kings Cross8:28 AM3h47Brighton station (BTN)12:15 PMYork station (YRK)$1361One-way2 transfers
Other options
G80229+
W45785+
Tube from London Bridge to London Kings Cross9:58 AM4h05Brighton station (BTN)2:03 PMYork station (YRK)$1321One-way2 transfers
G80223+
W45762+
Tube from London Bridge to London Kings Cross8:58 AM4h05Brighton station (BTN)1:03 PMYork station (YRK)$1321One-way2 transfers
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W45757+
Tube from London Bridge to London Kings Cross9:28 AM3h47Brighton station (BTN)1:15 PMYork station (YRK)$1361One-way2 transfers
NX025 · NX426 · YC84312:05 PM10h27Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z)10:32 PMYork, Station Rd$551One-way2 transfers
NX025 · NX561 · YC8406:11 AM11h40Brighton, Preston Circus5:51 PMYork, Station Rd$551One-way2 transfers
NX025 · NX561 · YC8406:05 AM11h46Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z)5:51 PMYork, Station Rd$551One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Brighton to York:
A bus is $81 (€66) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brighton to York costing on average $124 (€101).
Other travel options to York take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 4m.
- Around 23 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Brighton and York 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 York station (YRK).
- Buses mostly depart from Brighton, Preston Circus and arrive in York, Rail Station.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central Trains, Thameslink to go to York by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to York by bus.
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