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Compare train and bus for Norwich to Brighton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Norwich to Brighton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $28 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 50m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $28, while a train costs an average of $62.
Distance: 138 miles (223 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$62 Average price | $28 Average price Cheapest | $65 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 50m Average total duration Fastest 3h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 17m Average total duration 5h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg 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.
Compare ways to travel from Norwich to Brighton
Compare the available ways to get from Norwich to Brighton, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Norwich to Brighton:
A bus is $34 (€29) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Norwich to Brighton costing on average $62 (€52).
Other travel options to Brighton take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 17m.
Tickets start at around $62 (€52) compared to roughly $65 (€55) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $4 (€3). The journey takes 3h 20m versus 3h 13m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Norwich to Brighton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Norwich to Brighton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
2:45 PM 5h50 Norwich 8:35 PM Brighton $26 1 One-way 0 transfers
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2:45 PM 5h50 Norwich 8:35 PM Brighton $26 1 One-way 0 transfers
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2:45 PM 5h50 Norwich 8:35 PM Brighton $26 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Norwich to Brighton:
A bus is $34 (€29) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Norwich to Brighton costing on average $62 (€52).
Other travel options to Brighton take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 17m.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Norwich and Brighton as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Norwich station (NRW) and arrive in Brighton station (BTN).
- Buses mostly depart from Norwich, Bus Station and arrive in Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Brighton by bus.
- Travel with Greater Anglia, Thameslink, Great Northern to go to Brighton by train.
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