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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 an average ticket price of $58 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 57m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $58, while a train costs an average of $80.
Distance: 80 miles (129 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$80 Average price | $58 Average price Cheapest | $34 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 57m Average total duration Fastest 2h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 4m Average total duration 3h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg 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 Oxford to Brighton:
A bus is $21 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oxford to Brighton costing on average $80 (€67).
Other travel options to Brighton take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 4m.
Tickets start at around $80 (€67) compared to roughly $34 (€28) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-45.86 (€-38.53). The journey takes 2h 27m versus 2h 10m 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 Oxford to Brighton
How to get from Oxford to Brighton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Oxford to Brighton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus1:25 AM5h25Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station6:50 AMBrighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)$201One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus1:25 AM5h25Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station6:50 AMBrighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)$201One-way1 transfer
Fastest
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Tube from London Paddington to London Victoria+
G772876:48 AM2h39Oxford station (OXF)9:27 AMBrighton station (BTN)$801One-way2 transfers
Other options
- W45472+G15120+Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon9:32 AM2h46Oxford station (OXF)12:18 PMBrighton station (BTN)$611One-way2 transfers
- W45482+W35362+Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon10:29 AM2h49Oxford station (OXF)1:18 PMBrighton station (BTN)$611One-way2 transfers
- W45402+W34867+Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon9:59 AM2h49Oxford station (OXF)12:48 PMBrighton station (BTN)$611One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus1:25 AM5h35Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station7:00 AMBrighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road$201One-way1 transfer
- OLOXT · NX02512:01 AM4h24Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station4:25 AMBrighton, Preston Circus$491One-way1 transfer
- OLOXT · NX02512:01 AM4h29Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station4:30 AMBrighton, York Place (St Peter's Church)$491One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Oxford to Brighton:
A bus is $21 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oxford to Brighton costing on average $80 (€67).
Other travel options to Brighton take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 4m.
- Around 54 buses per day.
- Around 7 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.
- 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.
- Travel with Thameslink, Great Western Railway, Gatwick Express, Chiltern Railways, Southern, South Western Railway to go to Brighton by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Brighton by bus.
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