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Compare train and bus for Northampton to Brighton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Northampton to Brighton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 19m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, and a train costs an average of $48.
Distance: 103 miles (166 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$85 Average price | $32 Average price Cheapest | $45 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 49m Average total duration Fastest 2h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 58m Average total duration 5h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - 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 Northampton to Brighton:
A bus is $60 (€48) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Northampton to Brighton costing on average $85 (€68).
Other travel options to Brighton take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 48m.
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How to get from Northampton to Brighton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Northampton to Brighton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
1:55 AM6h25Northampton8:20 AMBrighton$221One-way0 transfers
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1:55 AM6h25Northampton8:20 AMBrighton$221One-way0 transfers
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1:55 AM6h25Northampton8:20 AMBrighton$221One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Northampton to Brighton:
A bus is $53 (€42) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Northampton to Brighton costing on average $85 (€68).
Other travel options to Brighton take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 28m.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Northampton and Brighton as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Northampton station (NMP) and arrive in Brighton station (BTN).
- Buses mostly depart from Northampton, Town Centre and arrive in Brighton, Pool Valley Coach Station.
- Travel with National Express to go to Brighton by bus.
- Travel with West Midlands Trains, Southern, Thameslink, Gatwick Express, West Midlands Trains to go to Brighton by train.
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