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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 zł102 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 46m. 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 zł102, while a train costs an average of zł290.
Distance: 138 miles (223 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
zł290 Average price | zł102 Average price Cheapest | zł253 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 46m Average total duration Fastest 3h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 4m Average total duration 5h 34m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Norwich to Brighton:
A bus is zł47 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Norwich to Brighton costing on average zł149.
Other travel options to Brighton take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 4m.
Tickets start at around zł149 compared to roughly zł253 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about zł104. The journey takes 3h 35m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Norwich to Brighton
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.
2:30 PM5h55Norwich8:25 PMBrightonzł731One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 2:30 PM5h55Norwich8:25 PMBrightonzł731One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 2:30 PM5h55Norwich8:25 PMBrightonzł731One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 8:05 AM7h40Norwich3:45 PMBrightonzł971One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Norwich to Brighton:
A bus is zł47 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Norwich to Brighton costing on average zł149.
Other travel options to Brighton take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 4m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses 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, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park).
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Brighton by bus.
- Travel with Greater Anglia, Thameslink, Great Northern to go to Brighton by train.
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