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Compare train and bus for Reading to Brighton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Reading to Brighton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $64 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 27m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $64, while a train costs an average of $78.
Distance: 56 miles (91 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$78 Average price | $64 Average price Cheapest | $26 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 27m Average total duration Fastest 1h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 7m Average total duration 2h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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 Reading to Brighton:
A train is $7 (€6) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Reading to Brighton costing on average $64 (€52).
Other travel options to Brighton take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 7m.
Tickets start at around $57 (€46) compared to roughly $26 (€21) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-30.95 (€-25.32). The journey takes 2h 0m versus 1h 46m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Reading to Brighton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Reading to Brighton is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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C8231612:19 AM5h22Reading station (RDG)5:41 AMBrighton station (BTN)$821One-way1 transfer
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- C47922+C8231612:19 AM5h22Reading station (RDG)5:41 AMBrighton station (BTN)$821One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- C47922+C8231612:19 AM5h22Reading station (RDG)5:41 AMBrighton station (BTN)$821One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Reading to Brighton:
A bus is $14 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Reading to Brighton costing on average $78 (€64).
Other travel options to Brighton take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 7m.
- Around 17 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Reading and Brighton as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Reading station (RDG) and arrive in Brighton station (BTN).
- Buses mostly depart from Reading, Blagrave Street and arrive in Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z).
- Travel with National Express to go to Brighton by bus.
- Travel with Southern, Thameslink, Gatwick Express, Great Western Railway to go to Brighton by train.
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