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Compare train and bus for Brighton to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brighton to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of zł33 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 9m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of zł33, while a train costs an average of zł110.
Distance: 47 miles (76 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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zł110 Average price | zł33 Average price Cheapest | zł239 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 9m Average total duration Fastest 1h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 31m Average total duration 2h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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 Brighton to London:
A bus is zł76 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brighton to London costing on average zł110.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 31m.
Travel optionsfrom Brighton to London
How to get from Brighton to London by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Brighton to London is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus2:00 PM2h10Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)4:10 PMLondon, Stratford City Bus Stationzł281One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus2:00 PM2h10Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)4:10 PMLondon, Stratford City Bus Stationzł281One-way0 transfers
Fastest
C027257:14 AM1h01Brighton station (BTN)8:15 AMLondon Bridge (LBG)zł461One-way0 transfers
Other options
W457007:44 AM1h01Brighton station (BTN)8:45 AMLondon Bridge (LBG)zł461One-way0 transfers
C026207:28 AM1h07Brighton station (BTN)8:35 AMLondon Bridge (LBG)zł461One-way0 transfers
G26728 · G264606:43 PM1h15Brighton station (BTN)7:58 PMLondon Victoria (VIC)zł461One-way1 transfer
FlixBus4:00 PM2h10Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)6:10 PMLondon, Stratford City Bus Stationzł281One-way0 transfers
FlixBus3:50 PM2h20Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road6:10 PMLondon, Stratford City Bus Stationzł281One-way0 transfers
FlixBus1:45 PM2h25Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road4:10 PMLondon, Stratford City Bus Stationzł281One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Brighton to London:
A bus is zł77 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brighton to London costing on average zł110.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 31m.
- Around 37 buses per day.
- Around 14 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Brighton and London as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Brighton station (BTN) and arrive in London Victoria (VIC).
- Buses mostly depart from Brighton, Preston Circus and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Travel with Thameslink, Southern, Gatwick Express, Southern to go to London by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to London by bus.
- 11 direct trains per day with Thameslink, Southern, Gatwick Express, Southern.
- 34 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
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