How to travel from Oxford to Brighton

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Compare train and bus 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 $15. 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 $15, and a train costs an average of $24.

Distance: 80 miles (129 km)

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Driving

$56

Average price

$38

Average price

Cheapest

$35

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

3h 2m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 32m

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30m

Additional time*

3h 52m

Average total duration

3h 22m

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30m

Additional time*

2h 10m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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Great Western Railway

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National Express

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Oxford to Brighton is a bus with an average price of $38 (€31).

This is compared to other travel options from Oxford to Brighton:

A bus is $18 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oxford to Brighton costing on average $56 (€45).

The fastest way to travel from Oxford to Brighton is by train with an average journey time of 2h 32m.

Other travel options to Brighton take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 22m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Oxford and Brighton including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Oxford to Brighton among Omio's users.

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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.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1:25 AM5h25
    Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
    6:50 AMBrighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)
    $261One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1:25 AM5h25
    Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
    6:50 AMBrighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)
    $261One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Great Western RailwayC00677+Elizabeth lineC38153+ThameslinkW45811+TubeTube from Bond Street (Elizabeth line) to London Bridge
    10:56 AM2h57
    Oxford station (OXF)
    1:53 PMBrighton station (BTN)
    $621One-way
    3 transfers

Other options

  • Great Western RailwayW35373+TubeTube from London Paddington to London Victoria+SouthernG26087
    9:02 AM3h03
    Oxford station (OXF)
    12:05 PMBrighton station (BTN)
    $621One-way
    2 transfers
  • Great Western RailwayC33147+SouthernG26088+TubeTube from London Paddington to London Victoria
    9:31 AM3h04
    Oxford station (OXF)
    12:35 PMBrighton station (BTN)
    $621One-way
    2 transfers
  • Great Western RailwayW35384+SouthernG26090+TubeTube from London Paddington to London Victoria
    10:28 AM3h07
    Oxford station (OXF)
    1:35 PMBrighton station (BTN)
    $621One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1:25 AM5h35
    Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
    7:00 AMBrighton
    $261One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressTALGW · NX025
    3:30 AM4h20
    Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
    7:50 AMBrighton, Preston Circus
    $601One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressTALGW · NX025
    6:30 AM4h21
    Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
    10:51 AMBrighton, Preston Circus
    $601One-way
    1 transfer

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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.

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There are 2 options to travel between Oxford and Brighton including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Oxford to Brighton is a bus with an average price of $38 (€31).

This is compared to other travel options from Oxford to Brighton:

A bus is $18 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oxford to Brighton costing on average $56 (€45).

The fastest way to travel from Oxford to Brighton is by train with an average journey time of 2h 32m.

Other travel options to Brighton take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 22m.

The distance from Oxford to Brighton is approximately 80 miles (129 km).
The average frequency per day from Oxford to Brighton is:
  • Around 52 buses per day.
  • Around 8 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Oxford to Brighton:
  • Trains mostly depart from Oxford station (OXF) and arrive in Brighton station (BTN).
  • Buses mostly depart from Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station and arrive in Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church).
  • Ferries mostly depart from Fishbourne and arrive in Portsmouth Harbour.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Oxford to Brighton, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Great Western Railway, Thameslink, Gatwick Express, Chiltern Railways, Southern, South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Brighton by train.
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Brighton by bus.
Omio customers who travel from Oxford to Brighton often also extend their vacation to go to London, London Victoria (VIC), London Gatwick Airport, London Bridge (LBG), Manchester. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Brighton and these popular destinations at a great price.

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