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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 flight, with an average ticket price of $48 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 23m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $48, while a train costs an average of $161.
Distance: 387 miles (623 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$69 Average price | $161 Average price | $48 Average price Cheapest | $227 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 11m Average total duration 11h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 49m Average total duration 6h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 23m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.9 - 3.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | 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 Glasgow to Brighton:
A flight is $21 (€17) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Glasgow to Brighton costing on average $69 (€56).
A flight is $113 (€92) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Brighton costing on average $161 (€131).
Other travel options to Brighton take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 49m.
Bus takes on average 12h 11m.
Tickets start at around $69 (€56) compared to roughly $227 (€185) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $159 (€129). The journey takes 11h 41m versus 7h 54m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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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.
11:55 PM16h40Glasgow4:35 PMBrighton$561One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 11:55 PM16h40Glasgow4:35 PMBrighton$561One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 10:55 PM15h00Glasgow1:55 PMBrighton$821One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Brighton:
A flight is $21 (€17) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Glasgow to Brighton costing on average $69 (€56).
A flight is $113 (€92) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Brighton costing on average $161 (€131).
Other travel options to Brighton take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 49m.
Bus takes on average 12h 11m.
- Around 25 flights per day.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 6 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, Preston Circus.
- Travel with easyJet, British Airways, Loganair to go to Brighton by flight.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Brighton by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, Lumo, London North Eastern Railway, Caledonian Sleeper to go to Brighton by train.
- 22 direct flights per day with easyJet, British Airways.
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