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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 an average ticket price of $50 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 44m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $50, while a flight costs an average of $799.
Distance: 219 miles (354 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$117 Average price | $50 Average price Cheapest | $799 Average price | $91 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 44m Average total duration Fastest 3h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 47m Average total duration 9h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 50m Average total duration 3h 50m Onboard + 2h 0m 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 | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Brighton to York
Compare the available ways to get from Brighton to York, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Brighton to York:
A bus is $67 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brighton to York costing on average $117.
A bus is $749 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brighton to York costing on average $799.
Other travel options to York take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 50m.
Bus takes on average 9h 47m.
You'll arrive about 1h 40m sooner (3h 14m by train vs 4h 54m by car). Tickets start at around $117 compared to roughly $91 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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.
1:02 PM 9h53 Brighton 10:55 PM York $35 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
1:02 PM 9h53 Brighton 10:55 PM York $35 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
5:27 PM 9h28 Brighton 2:55 AM York $35 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
7:37 PM 12h24 Brighton 8:01 AM York $36 1 One-way 0 transfers6:37 PM 12h24 Brighton 7:01 AM York $45 1 One-way 0 transfers4:00 AM 11h03 Brighton 3:03 PM York $45 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Brighton to York:
A bus is $67 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brighton to York costing on average $117.
A bus is $749 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brighton to York costing on average $799.
Other travel options to York take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 50m.
Bus takes on average 9h 47m.
- Around 18 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 1 flights 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.
- Flights mostly depart from Southampton Airport and arrive in Leeds Bradford International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Brighton station (BTN) and arrive in York station (YRK).
- Buses mostly depart from Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) and arrive in York, Station Rd.
- Travel with Loganair to go to York by flight.
- Travel with National Express to go to York by bus.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central Trains, Thameslink, Southern to go to York by train.
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