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Compare train and bus for Kingston upon Thames to Brighton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kingston upon Thames to Brighton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $13 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 49m. 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 $13, while a train costs an average of $47.
Distance: 41 miles (66 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$47 Average price | $13 Average price Cheapest | $18 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 49m Average total duration Fastest 1h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 32m Average total duration 2h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 23m 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 Kingston upon Thames to Brighton:
A bus is $34 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kingston upon Thames to Brighton costing on average $47.
Other travel options to Brighton take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 32m.
You'll arrive about 4m sooner (1h 19m by train vs 1h 23m by car). Tickets start at around $47 compared to roughly $18 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Kingston upon Thames to Brighton
How to get from Kingston upon Thames to Brighton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Kingston upon Thames to Brighton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 8:20 AM2h00Kingston upon Thames10:20 AMBrighton$81One-way0 transfers
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- 8:20 AM2h00Kingston upon Thames10:20 AMBrighton$81One-way0 transfers
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- 8:20 AM2h00Kingston upon Thames10:20 AMBrighton$81One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Kingston upon Thames to Brighton:
A bus is $34 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kingston upon Thames to Brighton costing on average $47.
Other travel options to Brighton take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 32m.
- Around 20 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Kingston upon Thames and Brighton as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Kingston (KNG) and arrive in Brighton station (BTN).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Stratford City Bus Station and arrive in Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Brighton by bus.
- Travel with Southern to go to Brighton by train.
- 10 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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