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Compare train and bus for Bristol to Brighton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Brighton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $42 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 37m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $42, while a train costs an average of $94.
Distance: 114 miles (185 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$94 Average price | $42 Average price Cheapest | $61 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 37m Average total duration Fastest 3h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 50m Average total duration 4h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Bristol to Brighton
Compare the available ways to get from Bristol to Brighton, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Brighton:
A bus is $53 (€46) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Brighton costing on average $94 (€80).
Other travel options to Brighton take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 50m.
Tickets start at around $94 (€80) compared to roughly $61 (€52) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$33 (-€28). The journey takes 3h 7m versus 2h 56m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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.
9:15 PM 6h15 Bristol 3:30 AM Brighton $16 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
9:15 PM 6h15 Bristol 3:30 AM Brighton $16 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
3:35 AM 5h45 Bristol 9:20 AM Brighton $20 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
7:30 PM 6h05 Bristol 1:35 AM Brighton $16 1 One-way 0 transfers2:10 PM 6h15 Bristol 8:25 PM Brighton $22 1 One-way 0 transfers8:15 PM 6h10 Bristol 2:25 AM Brighton $23 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Brighton:
A bus is $53 (€46) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Brighton costing on average $94 (€80).
Other travel options to Brighton take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 50m.
- Around 36 buses per day.
- Around 7 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, Preston Circus.
- Ferries mostly depart from Fishbourne and arrive in Portsmouth Harbour.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Brighton by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, Thameslink, Southern, South Western Railway, Gatwick Express to go to Brighton by train.
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