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Compare bus and train for Dover to Brighton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dover to Brighton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 37m. 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 €12, and a train costs an average of €34.
Distance: 65 miles (106 km)
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€38 Average price | €22 Average price Cheapest |
3h 7m Average total duration Fastest 2h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 56m Average total duration 6h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Dover to Brighton by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Dover 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 Dover to Brighton:
A bus is $27 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dover to Brighton costing on average $43 (€34).
Other travel options to Brighton take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 47m.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dover and Brighton as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Dover Priory (DVP) and arrive in Brighton station (BTN).
- Buses mostly depart from Dover, Pencester Road (Town Centre) and arrive in Brighton, Preston Circus.
- Travel with National Express to go to Brighton by bus.
- Travel with Southern, Southeastern, Thameslink to go to Brighton by train.
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