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Compare train and bus for Margate to Brighton
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Margate to Brighton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $26 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 27m. 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 $26, while a train costs an average of $66.
Distance: 76 miles (123 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$26 Average price Cheapest | $66 Average price | $32 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 52m Average total duration 6h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 27m Average total duration Fastest 2h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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 Margate to Brighton:
A bus is $40 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Margate to Brighton costing on average $66.
Other travel options to Brighton take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 52m.
Tickets start at around $26 compared to roughly $32 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $7. The journey takes 6h 22m versus 2h 6m 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 Margate to Brighton
How to get from Margate to Brighton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Margate to Brighton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- NX022 · NX0253:55 PM7h25Margate, Marine Terrace11:20 PMBrighton, Preston Circus$161One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- NX022 · NX0253:55 PM7h25Margate, Marine Terrace11:20 PMBrighton, Preston Circus$161One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- P86142 · P85331+
W454728:55 AM3h23Margate station (MAR)12:18 PMBrighton station (BTN)$1161One-way2 transfers
Other options
- P85648+
W32546 · C099308:47 AM3h52Margate station (MAR)12:39 PMBrighton station (BTN)$441One-way2 transfers - P86137 · P85330+W454308:24 AM3h24Margate station (MAR)11:48 AMBrighton station (BTN)$1161One-way2 transfers
- P85648+W455458:47 AM3h26Margate station (MAR)12:13 PMBrighton station (BTN)$1161One-way1 transfer
- NX022 · NX0253:55 PM7h27Margate, Marine Terrace11:22 PMBrighton, York Place (St Peter's Church)$161One-way1 transfer
- NX022 · NX0253:55 PM7h35Margate, Marine Terrace11:30 PMBrighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z)$161One-way1 transfer
- NX022 · NX02512:00 PM7h27Margate, Marine Terrace7:27 PMBrighton, Preston Circus$191One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Margate to Brighton:
A bus is $40 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Margate to Brighton costing on average $66.
Other travel options to Brighton take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 52m.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Margate and Brighton as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Margate, Marine Terrace and arrive in Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church).
- Ferries mostly depart from Port of Dover and arrive in Port of Dover.
- Trains mostly depart from Margate station (MAR) and arrive in Brighton station (BTN).
- Travel with National Express to go to Brighton by bus.
- Travel with Southern, Thameslink, Southeastern to go to Brighton by train.
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