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Compare bus and train for Longford to Brighton
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Longford to Brighton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $24 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 24m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $24, while a train costs an average of $92.
Distance: 47 miles (76 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$24 Average price Cheapest | $92 Average price | $66 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 34m Average total duration 2h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 24m Average total duration Fastest 1h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Longford to Brighton
Compare the available ways to get from Longford to Brighton, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Longford to Brighton:
A bus is $68 (€57) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Longford to Brighton costing on average $92 (€77).
Other travel options to Brighton take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 34m.
Tickets start at around $24 (€20) compared to roughly $66 (€55) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $42 (€35). The journey takes 2h 4m versus 1h 15m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Longford to Brighton
How to get from Longford to Brighton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Longford to Brighton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus9:30 PM 1h35 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 11:05 PM Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) $14 1 One-way 0 transfers
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FlixBus9:30 PM 1h35 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 11:05 PM Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) $14 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus9:30 PM 1h35 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 11:05 PM Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) $14 1 One-way 0 transfers
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C828008:21 AM 2h06 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) 10:27 AM Brighton station (BTN) $102 1 One-way 3 transfers
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W455208:36 AM 2h07 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) 10:43 AM Brighton station (BTN) $102 1 One-way 1 transfer
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W455239:06 AM 2h07 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) 11:13 AM Brighton station (BTN) $102 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus10:40 AM 1h40 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 12:20 PM Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) $14 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus9:30 PM 1h45 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 11:15 PM Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road $14 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus1:00 PM 1h45 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 2:45 PM Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) $14 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Longford to Brighton:
A bus is $68 (€57) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Longford to Brighton costing on average $92 (€77).
Other travel options to Brighton take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 34m.
- Around 65 buses per day.
- Around 20 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Longford and Brighton as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 and arrive in Brighton, Preston Circus.
- Trains mostly depart from Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) and arrive in Brighton station (BTN).
- Travel with Thameslink, Gatwick Express, Southern, Elizabeth line to go to Brighton by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Brighton by bus.
- 53 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
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