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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 an average ticket price of $23 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 56m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $23, while a train costs an average of $40.
Distance: 33 miles (54 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$40 Average price | $23 Average price Cheapest | $16 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 56m Average total duration Fastest 1h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 58m Average total duration 4h 28m 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 |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Guildford to Brighton
Compare the available ways to get from Guildford to Brighton, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Guildford to Brighton:
A bus is $18 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Guildford to Brighton costing on average $40 (€34).
Other travel options to Brighton take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 58m.
Tickets start at around $40 (€34) compared to roughly $16 (€13) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$24 (-€20). The journey takes 1h 26m versus 1h 14m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- NX030 · NX025
7:35 PM 5h10 Guildford, Egerton Road 12:45 AM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) $14 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- NX030 · NX025
7:35 PM 5h10 Guildford, Egerton Road 12:45 AM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) $14 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- G15087+
W329815:12 AM 1h31 Guildford station (GLD) 6:43 AM Brighton station (BTN) $52 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- G15093+W45525
10:10 AM 1h33 Guildford station (GLD) 11:43 AM Brighton station (BTN) $49 1 One-way 1 transfer - G15094+W45545
10:36 AM 1h37 Guildford station (GLD) 12:13 PM Brighton station (BTN) $49 1 One-way 1 transfer - G15092+W45523
9:36 AM 1h37 Guildford station (GLD) 11:13 AM Brighton station (BTN) $49 1 One-way 1 transfer
- NX030 · NX025
3:55 PM 5h15 Guildford, Egerton Road 9:10 PM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) $16 1 One-way 1 transfer - NX030 · NX025
8:50 AM 6h25 Guildford, Egerton Road 3:15 PM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) $20 1 One-way 1 transfer - NX030 · NX025
11:55 AM 6h45 Guildford, Egerton Road 6:40 PM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) $20 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Guildford to Brighton:
A bus is $18 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Guildford to Brighton costing on average $40 (€34).
Other travel options to Brighton take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 58m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 4 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, Old Steine South (Stop Z).
- Travel with National Express to go to Brighton by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, Southern, South Western Railway to go to Brighton by train.
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