How to travel from Plymouth to Brighton

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Compare bus and train for Plymouth to Brighton

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Plymouth to Brighton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €30. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 46m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €30, and a train costs an average of €50.

Distance: 178 miles (287 km)

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€97

Average price

€58

Average price

Cheapest

5h 16m

Average total duration

Fastest

4h 46m

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7h 47m

Average total duration

7h 17m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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0.3 - 0.7kg

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Great Western Rail

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National Express

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from Plymouth to Brighton

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

National ExpressNX504 · NX025
09:15AM9h12
Plymouth, Coach Station
06:27PMBrighton, Preston Circus
$871One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

National ExpressNX504 · NX025
03:30PM7h50
Plymouth, Coach Station
11:20PMBrighton, Preston Circus
$821One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

Great Western RailP22600+TubeTube from London Paddington to London Victoria+Gatwick ExpressP25968
08:16AM5h11
Plymouth station (PLY)
01:27PMBrighton station (BTN)
$1381One-way
2 transfers

Other options

Great Western RailP22602+TubeTube from London Paddington to London Victoria+Gatwick ExpressP25980
09:15AM5h12
Plymouth station (PLY)
02:27PMBrighton station (BTN)
$1121One-way
2 transfers
Great Western RailP22601+TubeTube from London Paddington to London Victoria+Gatwick ExpressP25974
08:35AM5h22
Plymouth station (PLY)
01:57PMBrighton station (BTN)
$1121One-way
2 transfers
Great Western RailP29721+TubeTube from London Paddington to London Victoria+Gatwick ExpressP25988
10:15AM5h12
Plymouth station (PLY)
03:27PMBrighton station (BTN)
$1121One-way
2 transfers
National ExpressNX504 · NX025
09:15AM9h15
Plymouth, Coach Station
06:30PMBrighton, York Place (St Peter's Church)
$871One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX504 · NX025
09:15AM9h25
Plymouth, Coach Station
06:40PMBrighton
$871One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX504 · NX025
06:20AM7h42
Plymouth, Coach Station
02:02PMBrighton, Preston Circus
$891One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Plymouth 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 Plymouth to Brighton.

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There are 2 options to travel between Plymouth and Brighton including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Plymouth to Brighton is a bus with an average price of $38 (€30).

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

A bus is $24 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Plymouth to Brighton costing on average $62 (€50).

The fastest way to travel from Plymouth to Brighton is by train with an average journey time of 5h 2m.

Other travel options to Brighton take longer:

Bus takes on average 7h 30m.

The distance from Plymouth to Brighton is approximately 178 miles (287 km).
The average frequency per day from Plymouth to Brighton is:
  • Around 19 buses per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Plymouth to Brighton:
  • Buses mostly depart from Plymouth, Coach Station and arrive in Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church).
  • Trains mostly depart from Plymouth station (PLY) and arrive in Brighton station (BTN).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Plymouth to Brighton, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Great Western Rail to go to Brighton by train.
  • Travel with National Express, Megabus to go to Brighton by bus.
Omio customers who travel from Plymouth 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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