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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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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$33 Average price Cheapest | $97 Average price | $113 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 28m Average total duration 8h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 52m Average total duration Fastest 4h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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).
Other travel options to Brighton take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 22m.
Bus takes on average 8h 58m.
Travel optionsfrom Liverpool to Brighton
How to get from Liverpool to Brighton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Liverpool to Brighton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX540 · NX0258:55 AM10h32Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place7:27 PMBrighton, Preston Circus$361One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
NX540 · NX0258:55 AM10h32Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place7:27 PMBrighton, Preston Circus$361One-way1 transfer
Fastest
W33895+
Tube from London Euston to London Victoria+
G26168+
W454086:43 AM4h05Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)10:48 AMBrighton station (BTN)$2371One-way3 transfers
Other options
C01288+
Tube from London Euston to London Victoria+
G7737412:08 PM4h19Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)4:27 PMBrighton station (BTN)$801One-way2 transfers
W33949+
Tube from London Euston to London Victoria+
G772431:43 PM4h21Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)6:04 PMBrighton station (BTN)$801One-way2 transfers
W33881+
Tube from London Euston to London Victoria+
G773771:08 PM4h27Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)5:35 PMBrighton station (BTN)$801One-way2 transfers
NX541 · NX02511:00 AM10h52Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place9:52 PMBrighton, Preston Circus$361One-way1 transfer
NX541 · NX0251:30 PM11h05Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place12:35 AMBrighton, Preston Circus$361One-way1 transfer
NX540 · NX0254:25 PM10h10Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place2:35 AMBrighton, Preston Circus$391One-way1 transfer
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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).
Other travel options to Brighton take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 22m.
Bus takes on average 8h 58m.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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