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Compare train and bus for London to Brighton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Brighton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €11 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 37m. 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 €11, while a train costs an average of €29.
Distance: 47 miles (76 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€29 Average price | €11 Average price Cheapest | €31 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 37m Average total duration Fastest 1h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 25m Average total duration 2h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 0m 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 London to Brighton:
A bus is €18 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Brighton costing on average €29.
Other travel options to Brighton take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 25m.
The journey is about 53m faster (1h 7m by train vs 2h 0m by car) and roughly €2 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€29 vs €31). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom London to Brighton
How to get from London to Brighton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Brighton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- NX02510:00 PM2h45London, Victoria Coach Station12:45 AMBrighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z)€61One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- NX02510:00 PM2h45London, Victoria Coach Station12:45 AMBrighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z)€61One-way0 transfers
Fastest
G772958:59 AM0h58London Victoria (VIC)9:57 AMBrighton station (BTN)€321One-way0 transfers
Other options
G26200+W453991:35 PM1h13London Victoria (VIC)2:48 PMBrighton station (BTN)€101One-way1 transfer- C82830+W4556912:24 PM1h19London Victoria (VIC)1:43 PMBrighton station (BTN)€101One-way1 transfer
- G26409 · G8861812:16 PM1h19London Victoria (VIC)1:35 PMBrighton station (BTN)€101One-way1 transfer
- NX0258:30 PM3h00London, Victoria Coach Station11:30 PMBrighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z)€61One-way0 transfers
- NX0257:00 PM3h05London, Victoria Coach Station10:05 PMBrighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z)€61One-way0 transfers
- NX02512:00 PM3h15London, Victoria Coach Station3:15 PMBrighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z)€61One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Brighton:
A bus is €18 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Brighton costing on average €29.
Other travel options to Brighton take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 25m.
- Around 52 buses per day.
- Around 10 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Brighton as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from London Bridge (LBG) and arrive in Brighton station (BTN).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Brighton, Preston Circus.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Brighton by bus.
- Travel with Thameslink, Southern, Gatwick Express to go to Brighton by train.
- 51 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
- 8 direct trains per day with Thameslink, Gatwick Express.
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