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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 16m. 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 $68.
Distance: 111 miles (180 km)
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$97 Average price | $41 Average price Cheapest |
3h 46m Average total duration Fastest 3h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 41m Average total duration 5h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham to Brighton:
A bus is $54 (€44) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cheltenham to Brighton costing on average $68 (€55).
Other travel options to Brighton take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 22m.
- Around 15 buses per day.
- Around 4 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 Ryde 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, Preston Circus.
- Travel with National Express to go to Brighton by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Rail, Cross Country, first_great_western to go to Brighton by train.
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