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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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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$48 Average price | $23 Average price Cheapest | $16 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 3m Average total duration Fastest 1h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 7m Average total duration 4h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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).
Other travel options to Brighton take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 37m.
Travel optionsfrom Guildford to Brighton
How to get from Guildford to Brighton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Guildford to Brighton is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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W595229:36 AM1h37Guildford station (GLD)11:13 AMBrighton station (BTN)$371One-way1 transfer
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W595229:36 AM1h37Guildford station (GLD)11:13 AMBrighton station (BTN)$371One-way1 transfer
Fastest
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W595189:11 AM1h32Guildford station (GLD)10:43 AMBrighton station (BTN)$391One-way1 transfer
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W5952610:09 AM1h34Guildford station (GLD)11:43 AMBrighton station (BTN)$391One-way1 transfer
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W5953010:36 AM1h37Guildford station (GLD)12:13 PMBrighton station (BTN)$391One-way1 transfer
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W595118:08 AM1h35Guildford station (GLD)9:43 AMBrighton station (BTN)$401One-way1 transfer
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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).
Other travel options to Brighton take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 37m.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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