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Compare bus and train for Plymouth to Brighton
Omio recommends booking the bus 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 $41. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 45m. 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 $41, and a train costs an average of $60.
Distance: 178 miles (287 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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$78 Average price Cheapest | $104 Average price |
8h 29m Average total duration 7h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 15m Average total duration Fastest 4h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
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 Plymouth to Brighton by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Plymouth to Brighton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Plymouth to Brighton:
A bus is $19 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Plymouth to Brighton costing on average $60 (€49).
Other travel options to Brighton take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 35m.
- Around 19 buses per day.
- Around 6 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Plymouth station (PLY) and arrive in Brighton station (BTN).
- Buses mostly depart from Plymouth, Coach Station and arrive in Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church).
- Travel with Great Western Rail to go to Brighton by train.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus to go to Brighton by bus.
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