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Compare train and bus for Chelmsford to Brighton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chelmsford to Brighton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of zł 56 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 28m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of zł 56, while a train costs an average of zł 211.
Distance: 67 miles (109 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
zł 211 Average price | zł 56 Average price Cheapest | zł 120 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 28m Average total duration Fastest 1h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 50m Average total duration 3h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare ways to travel from Chelmsford to Brighton
Compare the available ways to get from Chelmsford to Brighton, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Chelmsford to Brighton:
A bus is zł 155 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chelmsford to Brighton costing on average zł 211.
Other travel options to Brighton take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 50m.
Tickets start at around zł 211 compared to roughly zł 120 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -zł 90. The journey takes 1h 58m versus 1h 40m 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.
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This is compared to other travel options from Chelmsford to Brighton:
A bus is zł 155 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chelmsford to Brighton costing on average zł 211.
Other travel options to Brighton take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 50m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Chelmsford and Brighton as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Chelmsford station (CHM) and arrive in Brighton station (BTN).
- Buses mostly depart from Chelmsford, Station (Stand VA) and arrive in Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Brighton by bus.
- Travel with Thameslink, Gatwick Express, Southern to go to Brighton by train.
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