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Compare train and bus for Horley to Brighton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Horley to Brighton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 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 $5, and a train costs an average of $21.
Distance: 23 miles (38 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$24 Average price | $6 Average price Cheapest | $10 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 3m Average total duration Fastest 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 14m Average total duration 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Horley to Brighton:
A bus is $18 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Horley to Brighton costing on average $24 (€19).
Other travel options to Brighton take longer:
Bus takes on average 44m.
Travel optionsfrom Horley to Brighton
How to get from Horley to Brighton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Horley to Brighton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus11:30 AM0h35London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South12:05 PMBrighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)$51One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus11:30 AM0h35London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South12:05 PMBrighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)$51One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus10:35 PM0h30London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South11:05 PMBrighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)$61One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus6:15 AM0h35London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South6:50 AMBrighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)$51One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:20 AM0h45Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)12:05 PMBrighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)$51One-way0 transfers
FlixBus6:05 AM0h45Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)6:50 AMBrighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)$51One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Horley to Brighton:
A bus is $18 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Horley to Brighton costing on average $24 (€19).
Other travel options to Brighton take longer:
Bus takes on average 44m.
- Around 78 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Horley and Brighton as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Gatwick Airport (GTW) and arrive in Brighton station (BTN).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North and arrive in Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church).
- Travel with Thameslink, Gatwick Express, Southern, Southern to go to Brighton by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Metrobus to go to Brighton by bus.
- 0 direct trains per day with Thameslink.
- 78 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
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