How to travel from Liverpool to Brighton

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Compare bus and train for Liverpool to Brighton

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Liverpool to Brighton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 22m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $14, and a train costs an average of $19.

Distance: 214 miles (346 km)

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Driving

$33

Average price

Cheapest

$97

Average price

$113

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

9h 28m

Average total duration

8h 58m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 52m

Average total duration

Fastest

4h 22m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 59m

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(door-to-door)

0.3 - 0.9kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.3kg

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National Express

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Avanti West Coast

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Liverpool to Brighton is a bus with an average price of $33 (€26).

This is compared to other travel options from Liverpool to Brighton:

A bus is $65 (€53) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liverpool to Brighton costing on average $97 (€79).

The fastest way to travel from Liverpool to Brighton is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 0m.

Other travel options to Brighton take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 22m.

Bus takes on average 8h 58m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Liverpool and Brighton including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Liverpool to Brighton among Omio's users.

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from Liverpool to Brighton

How to get from Liverpool to Brighton by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Liverpool to Brighton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • National ExpressNX540 · NX025
    8:55 AM10h32
    Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place
    7:27 PMBrighton, Preston Circus
    $361One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • National ExpressNX540 · NX025
    8:55 AM10h32
    Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place
    7:27 PMBrighton, Preston Circus
    $361One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Avanti West CoastW33895+TubeTube from London Euston to London Victoria+SouthernG26168+ThameslinkW45408
    6:43 AM4h05
    Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    10:48 AMBrighton station (BTN)
    $2371One-way
    3 transfers

Other options

  • Avanti West CoastC01288+TubeTube from London Euston to London Victoria+Gatwick ExpressG77374
    12:08 PM4h19
    Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    4:27 PMBrighton station (BTN)
    $801One-way
    2 transfers
  • Avanti West CoastW33949+TubeTube from London Euston to London Victoria+Gatwick ExpressG77243
    1:43 PM4h21
    Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    6:04 PMBrighton station (BTN)
    $801One-way
    2 transfers
  • Avanti West CoastW33881+TubeTube from London Euston to London Victoria+Gatwick ExpressG77377
    1:08 PM4h27
    Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    5:35 PMBrighton station (BTN)
    $801One-way
    2 transfers
  • National ExpressNX541 · NX025
    11:00 AM10h52
    Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place
    9:52 PMBrighton, Preston Circus
    $361One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX541 · NX025
    1:30 PM11h05
    Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place
    12:35 AMBrighton, Preston Circus
    $361One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX540 · NX025
    4:25 PM10h10
    Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place
    2:35 AMBrighton, Preston Circus
    $391One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Liverpool to Brighton

Travel to Brighton easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Liverpool to Brighton.

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There are 2 options to travel between Liverpool and Brighton including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Liverpool to Brighton is a bus with an average price of $33 (€26).

This is compared to other travel options from Liverpool to Brighton:

A bus is $65 (€53) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liverpool to Brighton costing on average $97 (€79).

The fastest way to travel from Liverpool to Brighton is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 0m.

Other travel options to Brighton take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 22m.

Bus takes on average 8h 58m.

The distance from Liverpool to Brighton is approximately 214 miles (346 km).
The average frequency per day from Liverpool to Brighton is:
  • Around 13 buses per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Liverpool and Brighton as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Liverpool to Brighton:
  • Trains mostly depart from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) and arrive in Brighton station (BTN).
  • Buses mostly depart from Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place and arrive in Brighton, Preston Circus.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Liverpool to Brighton, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with British Airways to go to Brighton by flight.
  • Travel with Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains to go to Brighton by train.
  • Travel with National Express to go to Brighton by bus.
Omio customers who travel from Liverpool to Brighton often also extend their vacation to go to London, London Victoria (VIC), London Gatwick Airport, London Bridge (LBG), Manchester. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Brighton and these popular destinations at a great price.

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