How to travel from Bristol to Brighton

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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 €12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 8m. 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 €12, and a train costs an average of €29.

Distance: 114 miles (185 km)

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Bus
Train

€22

Average price

Cheapest

€54

Average price

5h 2m

Average total duration

4h 32m

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30m

Additional time*

3h 38m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 8m

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30m

Additional time*

0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

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National Express

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Great Western Rail

Most popular train company

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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from Bristol to Brighton

How to get from Bristol to Brighton by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Bristol to Brighton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
10:15AM6h20
Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
04:35PMBrighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)
$301One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

National ExpressNX040 · NX025
08:00PM6h35
Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
02:35AMBrighton, Preston Circus
$181One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

Great Western RailP22586+TubeTube from London Paddington to London Victoria+Gatwick ExpressP25945
08:30AM3h27
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
11:57AMBrighton station (BTN)
$961One-way
2 transfers

Other options

Great Western RailP22721+SouthernP42255
08:21AM3h44
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
12:05PMBrighton station (BTN)
$651One-way
1 transfer
Great Western RailP29610+TubeTube from London Paddington to London Victoria+Gatwick ExpressP25937
08:00AM3h27
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
11:27AMBrighton station (BTN)
$1341One-way
2 transfers
CrossCountryC74903+Great Western RailP22796+TubeTube from London Paddington to London Victoria+Gatwick ExpressP25953
09:00AM3h27
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
12:27PMBrighton station (BTN)
$1921One-way
3 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
10:15AM6h30
Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
04:45PMBrighton, Pool Valley Coach Station
$301One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
12:10PM6h10
Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
06:20PMBrighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)
$311One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
12:10PM6h20
Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
06:30PMBrighton, Pool Valley Coach Station
$301One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Bristol to Brighton

Travel to Brighton easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bristol to Brighton.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Bristol and Brighton including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Bristol to Brighton is a bus with an average price of $15 (€12).

This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Brighton:

A bus is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Brighton costing on average $37 (€29).

The fastest way to travel from Bristol to Brighton is by train with an average journey time of 3h 27m.

Other travel options to Brighton take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 5m.

The distance from Bristol to Brighton is approximately 114 miles (185 km).
The average frequency per day from Bristol to Brighton is:
  • Around 32 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bristol to Brighton:
  • 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, Preston Circus.
  • Ferries mostly depart from Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal and arrive in Portsmouth Harbour.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bristol to Brighton, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Brighton by bus.
  • Travel with Great Western Rail, Southern, Gatwick Express, first_great_western to go to Brighton by train.
Omio customers who travel from Bristol to Brighton often also extend their vacation to go to London, London Victoria (VIC), London Gatwick Airport, London Bridge (LBG), Manchester. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Brighton and these popular destinations at a great price.

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