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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 $8. 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 $8, and a train costs an average of $23.
Distance: 95 miles (154 km)
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$50 Average price | $16 Average price Cheapest |
3h 7m Average total duration Fastest 2h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 44m Average total duration 4h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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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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The best way to travel from Cambridge to Brighton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Cambridge to Brighton:
A bus is $15 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cambridge to Brighton costing on average $23 (€18).
Other travel options to Brighton take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 45m.
- Around 30 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cambridge and Brighton as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Cambridge station (CBG) and arrive in Brighton station (BTN).
- Buses mostly depart from Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) and arrive in Brighton, Pool Valley Coach Station.
- Travel with Thameslink, Southern, Abellio Greater Anglia, Great Northern, Gatwick Express to go to Brighton by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Brighton by bus.
- 5 direct trains per day with Thameslink.
- 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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