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Compare train and bus for Cambridge to Brighton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cambridge to Brighton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 37m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €10, and a train costs an average of €27.
Distance: 95 miles (154 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€40 Average price | €18 Average price Cheapest |
3h 7m Average total duration Fastest 2h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 5m Average total duration 4h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Cambridge to Brighton by train, bus or flight.
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FAQs: Travel from Cambridge 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 Cambridge to Brighton.
There are 2 ways to get from Cambridge to Brighton: train or bus.
The cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Brighton is by taking a train with average ticket prices of $22 (€20) compared to other travel options to Brighton:
A train is $25 (€22) less than a bus with an average ticket price of $47 (€42) from Cambridge to Brighton.
The fastest way to get to Brighton from Cambridge is by train with an average travel time of 2 h 25 min.
Other travel options to Brighton take longer:
Getting to Brighton by bus takes 5 h 2 min on average.
Brighton is approximately 95 miles (153 km) away from Cambridge.
The average frequency per day from Cambridge to Brighton is:
- 28 buses per day.
- 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cambridge and Brighton as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Cambridge to Brighton:
- Most travelers catch their train from Cambridge and arrive in Brighton.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Cambridge to Brighton:
- You can take a bus from Cambridge to Brighton with National Express. Cheap tickets can be found for $47 (€42) with National Express from Cambridge to Brighton.
- You can take a train from Cambridge to Brighton with Thameslink, Southern, Abellio Greater Anglia, Great Northern or Gatwick Express. Cheap tickets can be found for $22 (€20) with Thameslink from Cambridge to Brighton.
Yes, there are direct services available from Cambridge to Brighton with the following travel companies:
- Direct trains with Thameslink with 3 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Brighton as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Cambridge to Brighton.
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