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Compare bus and train for Canterbury to Brighton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Canterbury to Brighton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 18m. 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 $17, and a train costs an average of $29.
Distance: 61 miles (99 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$45 Average price | $26 Average price Cheapest | $27 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 48m Average total duration Fastest 2h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 44m Average total duration 5h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - 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 Canterbury to Brighton:
A bus is $19 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Canterbury to Brighton costing on average $45 (€36).
Other travel options to Brighton take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 14m.
Travel optionsfrom Canterbury to Brighton
How to get from Canterbury to Brighton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Canterbury to Brighton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX007 · NX0254:20 AM5h45Canterbury, Bus Station10:05 AMBrighton, Preston Circus$321One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
NX007 · NX0254:20 AM5h45Canterbury, Bus Station10:05 AMBrighton, Preston Circus$321One-way1 transfer
Fastest
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Tube from London St Pancras International to London Victoria12:23 PM2h34Canterbury West (CBW)2:57 PMBrighton station (BTN)$1101One-way2 transfers
Other options
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P258613:06 PM2h58Canterbury West (CBW)6:04 PMBrighton station (BTN)$431One-way3 transfers
P74407+
P44202 · G7076612:23 PM3h16Canterbury West (CBW)3:39 PMBrighton station (BTN)$431One-way2 transfers
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P44220 · G707833:23 PM3h16Canterbury West (CBW)6:39 PMBrighton station (BTN)$431One-way2 transfers
NX007 · NX0256:50 PM5h45Canterbury, Bus Station12:35 AMBrighton, Preston Circus$321One-way1 transfer
NX007 · NX0256:50 PM5h55Canterbury, Bus Station12:45 AMBrighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z)$321One-way1 transfer
NX007 · NX0254:20 AM6h00Canterbury, Bus Station10:20 AMBrighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z)$321One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Canterbury to Brighton:
A bus is $19 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Canterbury to Brighton costing on average $45 (€36).
Other travel options to Brighton take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 14m.
- Around 26 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Canterbury and Brighton as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Canterbury West (CBW) and arrive in Brighton station (BTN).
- Buses mostly depart from Canterbury, Bus Station and arrive in Brighton, Preston Circus.
- Travel with National Express, Stagecoach South East to go to Brighton by bus.
- Travel with Southern, Southeastern, Thameslink, Southeastern to go to Brighton by train.
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