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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 Average price | €45 Average price Cheapest |
3h 2m Average total duration Fastest 2h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 56m Average total duration 3h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Oxford to Brighton by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Oxford to Brighton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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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.

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.
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