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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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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$56 Average price | $38 Average price Cheapest | $35 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 2m Average total duration Fastest 2h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 52m Average total duration 3h 22m 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 $18 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oxford to Brighton costing on average $56 (€45).
Other travel options to Brighton take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 22m.
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)$261One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus1:25 AM5h25Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station6:50 AMBrighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)$261One-way1 transfer
Fastest
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Tube from Bond Street (Elizabeth line) to London Bridge10:56 AM2h57Oxford station (OXF)1:53 PMBrighton station (BTN)$621One-way3 transfers
Other options
- W35373+Tube from London Paddington to London Victoria+
G260879:02 AM3h03Oxford station (OXF)12:05 PMBrighton station (BTN)$621One-way2 transfers - C33147+G26088+Tube from London Paddington to London Victoria9:31 AM3h04Oxford station (OXF)12:35 PMBrighton station (BTN)$621One-way2 transfers
- W35384+G26090+Tube from London Paddington to London Victoria10:28 AM3h07Oxford station (OXF)1:35 PMBrighton station (BTN)$621One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus1:25 AM5h35Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station7:00 AMBrighton$261One-way1 transfer
- TALGW · NX0253:30 AM4h20Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station7:50 AMBrighton, Preston Circus$601One-way1 transfer
- TALGW · NX0256:30 AM4h21Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station10:51 AMBrighton, Preston Circus$601One-way1 transfer
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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).
Other travel options to Brighton take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 22m.
- 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.
- 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 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.
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