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Compare train and bus for Leicester to Brighton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leicester to Brighton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 45m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, and a train costs an average of $63.
Distance: 132 miles (213 km)
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$121 Average price | $19 Average price Cheapest |
3h 15m Average total duration Fastest 2h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 10m Average total duration 5h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
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The best way to travel from Leicester to Brighton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Leicester to Brighton:
A bus is $48 (€39) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leicester to Brighton costing on average $63 (€51).
Other travel options to Brighton take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 32m.
- Around 50 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leicester and Brighton as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Leicester station (LEI) and arrive in Brighton station (BTN).
- Buses mostly depart from Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station and arrive in Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church).
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Brighton by bus.
- Travel with Thameslink, East Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains to go to Brighton by train.
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