How to travel from Glasgow to Brighton

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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 $49. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 25m. 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 $49, and a train costs an average of $98.

Distance: 387 miles (623 km)

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Driving

$68

Average price

Cheapest

$203

Average price

$81

Average price

$227

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

12h 4m

Average total duration

11h 34m

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30m

Additional time*

6h 48m

Average total duration

6h 18m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

4h 25m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 25m

Onboard

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3h 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

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CO2 emissions

National Express

Most popular bus company

Avanti West Coast

Most popular train company

easyJet

Most popular airline

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Glasgow to Brighton is a bus with an average price of $68 (€55).

This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Brighton:

A bus is $14 (€11) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow to Brighton costing on average $81 (€66).

A bus is $135 (€109) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Brighton costing on average $203 (€164).

The fastest way to travel from Glasgow to Brighton is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 25m.

Other travel options to Brighton take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 18m.

Bus takes on average 11h 34m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Glasgow and Brighton including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Glasgow to Brighton among Omio's users.

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from Glasgow to Brighton

How to get from Glasgow to Brighton by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Glasgow to Brighton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    11:55 PM14h25
    Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
    2:20 PMBrighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)
    $491One-way
    2 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    11:55 PM14h25
    Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
    2:20 PMBrighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)
    $491One-way
    2 transfers

Fastest

  • easyJetU2614
    9:05 PM1h10
    Glasgow International Airport
    10:15 PMLondon Luton Airport
    $1431One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Avanti West CoastW34039+TubeTube from London Euston to London Victoria+Gatwick ExpressG77368
    8:38 AM6h19
    Glasgow Central (GLC)
    2:57 PMBrighton station (BTN)
    $2301One-way
    2 transfers
  • Avanti West CoastW33973+Gatwick ExpressG77375+TubeTube from London Euston to London Victoria
    10:38 AM6h19
    Glasgow Central (GLC)
    4:57 PMBrighton station (BTN)
    $2301One-way
    2 transfers
  • Avanti West CoastW33970+Gatwick ExpressG77372+TubeTube from London Euston to London Victoria
    9:36 AM6h21
    Glasgow Central (GLC)
    3:57 PMBrighton station (BTN)
    $2301One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    11:55 PM14h35
    Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
    2:30 PMBrighton
    $501One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    10:40 PM13h40
    Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
    12:20 PMBrighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)
    $571One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    10:40 PM13h50
    Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
    12:30 PMBrighton
    $571One-way
    2 transfers
  • easyJetU2656
    4:15 PM1h15
    Glasgow International Airport
    5:30 PMLondon Luton Airport
    $1191One-way
    0 transfers
  • easyJetU2612
    2:30 PM1h15
    Glasgow International Airport
    3:45 PMLondon Luton Airport
    $1361One-way
    0 transfers
  • easyJetU2610
    9:20 AM1h15
    Glasgow International Airport
    10:35 AMLondon Luton Airport
    $1481One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Glasgow to Brighton

Travel to Brighton easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Glasgow to Brighton.

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There are 3 options to travel between Glasgow and Brighton including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Glasgow to Brighton is a bus with an average price of $68 (€55).

This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Brighton:

A bus is $14 (€11) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow to Brighton costing on average $81 (€66).

A bus is $135 (€109) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Brighton costing on average $203 (€164).

The fastest way to travel from Glasgow to Brighton is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 25m.

Other travel options to Brighton take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 18m.

Bus takes on average 11h 34m.

The distance from Glasgow to Brighton is approximately 387 miles (623 km).
The average frequency per day from Glasgow to Brighton is:
  • Around 24 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Glasgow to Brighton:
  • 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).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Glasgow to Brighton, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Brighton by bus.
  • Travel with easyJet, British Airways, Loganair to go to Brighton by flight.
  • Travel with Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway, Lumo, Caledonian Sleeper to go to Brighton by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Glasgow to Brighton:
  • 22 direct flights per day with easyJet, British Airways.
Omio customers who travel from Glasgow to Brighton often also extend their vacation to go to London, London Victoria (VIC), London Gatwick Airport, London Bridge (LBG), Manchester. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Brighton and these popular destinations at a great price.

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