How to travel from Guildford to Brighton

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Compare train and bus for Guildford to Brighton

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Guildford to Brighton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 33m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $14, and a train costs an average of $25.

Distance: 33 miles (54 km)

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Driving

$48

Average price

$23

Average price

Cheapest

$16

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

2h 3m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 33m

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30m

Additional time*

5h 7m

Average total duration

4h 37m

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30m

Additional time*

1h 14m

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0.1 - 0.1kg

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CO2 emissions

Great Western Railway

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National Express

Most popular bus company

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

The cheapest way to travel from Guildford to Brighton is a bus with an average price of $23 (€19).

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

A bus is $24 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Guildford to Brighton costing on average $48 (€38).

The fastest way to travel from Guildford to Brighton is by train with an average journey time of 1h 33m.

Other travel options to Brighton take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 37m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Guildford and Brighton including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Guildford to Brighton among Omio's users.

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from Guildford to Brighton

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

Our recommendation

train

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

  • Great Western RailwayP30424+ThameslinkW59522
    9:36 AM1h37
    Guildford station (GLD)
    11:13 AMBrighton station (BTN)
    $371One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • Great Western RailwayP30424+ThameslinkW59522
    9:36 AM1h37
    Guildford station (GLD)
    11:13 AMBrighton station (BTN)
    $371One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Great Western RailwayP30422+ThameslinkW59518
    9:11 AM1h32
    Guildford station (GLD)
    10:43 AMBrighton station (BTN)
    $391One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Great Western RailwayP30427+ThameslinkW59526
    10:09 AM1h34
    Guildford station (GLD)
    11:43 AMBrighton station (BTN)
    $391One-way
    1 transfer
  • Great Western RailwayP30429+ThameslinkW59530
    10:36 AM1h37
    Guildford station (GLD)
    12:13 PMBrighton station (BTN)
    $391One-way
    1 transfer
  • Great Western RailwayP30416+ThameslinkW59511
    8:08 AM1h35
    Guildford station (GLD)
    9:43 AMBrighton station (BTN)
    $401One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Guildford 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 Guildford to Brighton.

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There are 2 options to travel between Guildford and Brighton including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Guildford to Brighton is a bus with an average price of $23 (€19).

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

A bus is $24 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Guildford to Brighton costing on average $48 (€38).

The fastest way to travel from Guildford to Brighton is by train with an average journey time of 1h 33m.

Other travel options to Brighton take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 37m.

The distance from Guildford to Brighton is approximately 33 miles (54 km).
The average frequency per day from Guildford to Brighton is:
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Guildford and Brighton as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Guildford to Brighton:
  • Trains mostly depart from Guildford station (GLD) and arrive in Brighton station (BTN).
  • Buses mostly depart from Guildford, Egerton Road and arrive in Brighton, Preston Circus.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Guildford to Brighton, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Great Western Railway, Southern, Thameslink, South Western Railway, first_great_western to go to Brighton by train.
  • Travel with National Express, Stagecoach South to go to Brighton by bus.
Omio customers who travel from Guildford 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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