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Compare train and bus for Bristol to Brighton
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Brighton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 11m. 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 $16, and a train costs an average of $37.
Distance: 114 miles (185 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$26 Average price Cheapest | $71 Average price | $63 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 2m Average total duration 4h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 41m Average total duration Fastest 3h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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 Bristol to Brighton:
A bus is $45 (€37) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Brighton costing on average $71 (€58).
Other travel options to Brighton take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 32m.
Travel optionsfrom Bristol to Brighton
How to get from Bristol to Brighton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bristol to Brighton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus3:35 AM4h55Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)8:30 AMBrighton$221One-way1 transfer
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FlixBus · FlixBus3:35 AM4h55Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)8:30 AMBrighton$221One-way1 transfer
Fastest
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Tube from London Paddington to London Victoria8:30 AM3h27Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)11:57 AMBrighton station (BTN)$941One-way2 transfers
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G886008:21 AM3h44Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)12:05 PMBrighton station (BTN)$621One-way1 transfer
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Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon+
G010628:33 AM3h40Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)12:13 PMBrighton station (BTN)$1881One-way3 transfers
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Tube from London Paddington to London Victoria8:00 AM3h27Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)11:27 AMBrighton station (BTN)$2251One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus6:20 PM4h55Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)11:15 PMBrighton$221One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus3:25 PM5h10Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)8:35 PMBrighton$221One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus1:15 PM5h15Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)6:30 PMBrighton$221One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Brighton:
A bus is $45 (€37) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Brighton costing on average $71 (€58).
Other travel options to Brighton take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 32m.
- Around 34 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bristol and Brighton as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) and arrive in Brighton station (BTN).
- Buses mostly depart from Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) and arrive in Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church).
- Ferries mostly depart from Fishbourne and arrive in Portsmouth Harbour.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, Southern, Gatwick Express, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Brighton by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Brighton by bus.
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