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Compare train and bus for Poole to Brighton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Poole to Brighton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $31. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 54m. 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 $31, and a train costs an average of $47.
Distance: 81 miles (131 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$54 Average price | $50 Average price Cheapest | $36 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 24m Average total duration Fastest 2h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 42m Average total duration 4h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 25m 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 Poole to Brighton:
A bus is $3 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Poole to Brighton costing on average $54 (€43).
Other travel options to Brighton take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 12m.
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How to get from Poole to Brighton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Poole to Brighton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 8:00 PM4h37Poole12:37 AMBrighton$491One-way0 transfers
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- 8:00 PM4h37Poole12:37 AMBrighton$491One-way0 transfers
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- 8:00 PM4h37Poole12:37 AMBrighton$491One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Poole to Brighton:
A bus is $3 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Poole to Brighton costing on average $54 (€43).
Other travel options to Brighton take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 12m.
- Around 33 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Poole and Brighton as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Ferries mostly depart from Fishbourne and arrive in Portsmouth Harbour.
- Trains mostly depart from Poole station (POO) and arrive in Brighton station (BTN).
- Buses mostly depart from Poole, Seldown Coach Park and arrive in Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church).
- Travel with Southern, South Western Railway to go to Brighton by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Brighton by bus.
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