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 $35. 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 $35, and a train costs an average of $96.

Distance: 387 miles (623 km)

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Flight

$72

Average price

Cheapest

$207

Average price

$87

Average price

12h 24m

Average total duration

11h 54m

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30m

Additional time*

6h 46m

Average total duration

6h 16m

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30m

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4h 26m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 26m

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3h 0m

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0.6 - 1.6kg

CO2 emissions

0.2 - 0.6kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

1.9 - 3.7kg

CO2 emissions

National Express

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Avanti West Coast

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easyJet

Most popular airline

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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
11:55PM16h40
Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
04:35PMBrighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)
$591One-way
2 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
11:55PM16h40
Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
04:35PMBrighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)
$591One-way
2 transfers

Fastest

Avanti West CoastW01980 · W02900+TubeTube from London Euston to London Victoria+Gatwick ExpressP25962
05:48AM7h10
Glasgow Central (GLC)
12:58PMBrighton station (BTN)
$1991One-way
3 transfers

Other options

Avanti West CoastW01980+TubeTube from London Euston to London Victoria+Gatwick ExpressP25968
05:48AM7h39
Glasgow Central (GLC)
01:27PMBrighton station (BTN)
$2251One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
11:55PM16h50
Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
04:45PMBrighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z)
$601One-way
2 transfers
National ExpressNX181 · NX400 · NX025
11:00PM15h02
Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
02:02PMBrighton, Preston Circus
$821One-way
2 transfers
National ExpressNX181 · NX400 · NX025
11:00PM15h05
Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
02:05PMBrighton, York Place (St Peter's Church)
$821One-way
2 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 flight with an average price of $33 (€27).

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 $35 (€29).

A flight is $64 (€52) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Brighton costing on average $96 (€79).

The fastest way to travel from Glasgow to Brighton is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 10m.

Other travel options to Brighton take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 17m.

Bus takes on average 11h 10m.

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

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 easyJet, British Airways, Azul to go to Brighton by flight.
  • Travel with Avanti West Coast, LNER to go to Brighton by train.
  • Travel with National Express to go to Brighton by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Glasgow to Brighton:
  • 21 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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