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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 prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 15m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $14, and a train costs an average of $66.
Distance: 111 miles (180 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$94 Average price | $32 Average price Cheapest | $51 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 45m Average total duration Fastest 3h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 8m Average total duration 4h 38m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Cheltenham to Brighton:
A bus is $62 (€51) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cheltenham to Brighton costing on average $94 (€77).
Other travel options to Brighton take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 38m.
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How to get from Cheltenham to Brighton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cheltenham to Brighton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 4:00 PM6h20Cheltenham10:20 PMBrighton$171One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 4:00 PM6h20Cheltenham10:20 PMBrighton$171One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 4:00 PM6h20Cheltenham10:20 PMBrighton$171One-way0 transfers
Other options
4:20 AM7h00Cheltenham11:20 AMBrighton$261One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Cheltenham to Brighton:
A bus is $62 (€51) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cheltenham to Brighton costing on average $94 (€77).
Other travel options to Brighton take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 38m.
- Around 14 buses per day.
- Around 5 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Cheltenham Spa (CNM) and arrive in Brighton station (BTN).
- Ferries mostly depart from Fishbourne and arrive in Portsmouth Harbour.
- Buses mostly depart from Cheltenham, Royal Well Bus Station and arrive in Brighton, Preston Circus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Brighton by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Brighton by bus.
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