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Compare train, bus, and flight for Glasgow to Brighton
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Brighton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $36. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 26m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $36, and a train costs an average of $98.
Distance: 387 miles (623 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight |
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$74 Average price Cheapest | $211 Average price | $89 Average price |
12h 24m Average total duration 11h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 46m Average total duration 6h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 26m Average total duration Fastest 1h 26m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.9 - 3.7kg CO2 emissions |
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Travel optionsfrom Glasgow to Brighton
How to get from Glasgow to Brighton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Glasgow to Brighton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX594 · NX02510:45 PM11h20Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station10:05 AMBrighton, Preston Circus$861One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
U24096:55 AM1h20Glasgow International Airport8:15 AMLondon Stansted Airport$731One-way0 transfers
Fastest
U26149:10 PM1h10Glasgow International Airport10:20 PMLondon Luton Airport$941One-way0 transfers
Other options
W02948 · W03157+
Tube from London Euston to London Victoria+
X319758:00 AM6h57Glasgow Central (GLC)2:57 PMBrighton station (BTN)$2111One-way3 transfers
C01381 · W02846+
Tube from London Euston to London Victoria+
X317909:39 AM7h18Glasgow Central (GLC)4:57 PMBrighton station (BTN)$2261One-way3 transfers
L02258+
Tube from London Euston to London Victoria+
X319288:38 AM6h49Glasgow Central (GLC)3:27 PMBrighton station (BTN)$2321One-way2 transfers
NX594 · NX02510:45 PM11h25Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station10:10 AMBrighton, York Place (St Peter's Church)$861One-way1 transfer
NX594 · NX02510:45 PM11h35Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station10:20 AMBrighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z)$861One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus10:40 PM13h40Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station12:20 PMBrighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)$841One-way2 transfers
U24017:05 AM1h15Glasgow International Airport8:20 AMLondon Luton Airport$841One-way0 transfers
U28686:40 AM1h40Glasgow International Airport8:20 AMLondon Gatwick Airport$841One-way0 transfers
U28629:10 AM1h40Glasgow International Airport10:50 AMLondon Gatwick Airport$1141One-way0 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from Glasgow to Brighton
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This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Brighton:
A flight is $3 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Glasgow to Brighton costing on average $36 (€29).
A flight is $65 (€52) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Brighton costing on average $98 (€79).
Other travel options to Brighton take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 17m.
Bus takes on average 11h 10m.
- Around 22 flights per day.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Glasgow and Brighton as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Glasgow International Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Glasgow Central (GLC) and arrive in Brighton station (BTN).
- Buses mostly depart from Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station and arrive in Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church).
- Travel with easyJet, British Airways, Loganair to go to Brighton by flight.
- Travel with National Express to go to Brighton by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway to go to Brighton by train.
- 21 direct flights per day with easyJet, British Airways.
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