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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 prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 44m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, and a train costs an average of $12.
Distance: 47 miles (76 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$30 Average price | $16 Average price Cheapest | $62 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 14m Average total duration Fastest 1h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 30m Average total duration 2h 0m 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 |
 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Brighton to London:
A bus is $14 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brighton to London costing on average $30 (€25).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 0m.
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.
- NX0259:40 PM2h50Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z)12:30 AMLondon, Earl's Court$81One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- NX0259:40 PM2h50Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z)12:30 AMLondon, Earl's Court$81One-way0 transfers
Fastest
G7736610:39 PM1h00Brighton station (BTN)11:39 PMLondon Victoria (VIC)$381One-way0 transfers
Other options
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G264211:14 PM1h14Brighton station (BTN)2:28 PMLondon Victoria (VIC)$121One-way1 transfer - W45423+G264241:44 PM1h14Brighton station (BTN)2:58 PMLondon Victoria (VIC)$121One-way1 transfer
- W45393+G264282:14 PM1h14Brighton station (BTN)3:28 PMLondon Victoria (VIC)$121One-way1 transfer
- NX02510:45 PM3h05Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z)1:50 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$81One-way0 transfers
- NX0259:40 PM3h10Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z)12:50 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$81One-way0 transfers
- NX0258:40 PM3h19Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z)11:59 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$81One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Brighton to London:
A bus is $14 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brighton to London costing on average $30 (€25).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 0m.
- Around 36 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.
- 35 direct buses per day with National Express.
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