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Compare train and bus for Cheltenham to Brighton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cheltenham to Brighton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €47 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 49m. 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 €47, while a train costs an average of €84.
Distance: 111 miles (180 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€84 Average price | €47 Average price Cheapest | €43 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 49m Average total duration Fastest 3h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 1m Average total duration 4h 31m 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 Cheltenham to Brighton
Compare the available ways to get from Cheltenham to Brighton, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Cheltenham to Brighton:
A bus is €37 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cheltenham to Brighton costing on average €84.
Other travel options to Brighton take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 1m.
Tickets start at around €84 compared to roughly €43 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€41. The journey takes 3h 19m 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.
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This is compared to other travel options from Cheltenham to Brighton:
A bus is €37 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cheltenham to Brighton costing on average €84.
Other travel options to Brighton take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 1m.
- Around 14 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cheltenham and Brighton as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Ferries mostly depart from Fishbourne and arrive in Portsmouth Harbour.
- Trains mostly depart from Cheltenham Spa (CNM) and arrive in Brighton station (BTN).
- Buses mostly depart from Cheltenham, Royal Well Bus Station and arrive in Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church).
- Travel with Great Western Railway, Thameslink, Southern to go to Brighton by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Brighton by bus.
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