How to travel from Oxford to Brighton

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Compare bus and train for Oxford to Brighton

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Oxford to Brighton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €34. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 32m. 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 €34, and a train costs an average of €25.

Distance: 80 miles (129 km)

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€65

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€45

Average price

Cheapest

3h 2m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 32m

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30m

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3h 56m

Average total duration

3h 26m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

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0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

Great Western Rail

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National Express

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from Oxford to Brighton

How to get from Oxford to Brighton by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Oxford to Brighton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

National Express
11:50AM4h22
Oxford
04:12PMBrighton
$561One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

National Express
11:50AM4h22
Oxford
04:12PMBrighton
$561One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National Express
08:15PM3h30
Oxford
11:45PMBrighton
$591One-way
0 transfers

Other options

National Express
01:15AM4h10
Oxford
05:25AMBrighton
$571One-way
0 transfers
National Express
07:50AM4h25
Oxford
12:15PMBrighton
$571One-way
0 transfers
National Express
10:30PM3h55
Oxford
02:25AMBrighton
$581One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Oxford to Brighton

Travel to Brighton easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Oxford to Brighton.

FAQs

There are 2 ways to get from Oxford to Brighton: bus or train.

The cheapest way to go to Brighton from Oxford is by taking a train, which costs on average $30 (€27).

This is compared to other ways of getting from Oxford to Brighton:

A train is $2 (€2) less than a bus with an average ticket price of $33 (€29) from Oxford to Brighton.

The fastest way from Oxford to Brighton is by train with an average journey time of 2 h 53 min.

There are alternative travel options to Brighton that take longer:

Getting to Brighton by bus takes 3 h 47 min on average.

The distance from Oxford to Brighton is approximately 79 miles (128 km).

The average frequency per day from Oxford to Brighton is:

  • Around 46 buses per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Brighton from Oxford as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Oxford to Brighton:

    The following travel companies offer services from Oxford to Brighton:

    • National Express can get you to Brighton by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with National Express from Oxford to Brighton for $33 (€29) on Omio.
    • Travel with Great Western Rail, Thameslink, Gatwick Express, Chiltern Railways, Southern or South Western Railway to go to Brighton by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Great Western Rail Oxford to Brighton tickets on Omio for $30 (€27).

    Yes, there are direct routes from Oxford to Brighton with the following travel companies:

    • You can travel directly by bus with.
    • You can book a direct train with.

    Direct services to Brighton tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.

    Looking to extend your trip from Oxford to Brighton? Many Omio customers who go from Oxford to Brighton usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like London, London Gatwick Airport, Manchester, London Victoria or Bristol. If you're looking to explore London, London Gatwick Airport, Manchester, London Victoria or Bristol from Brighton, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.

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