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Compare train and bus for Sheffield to Brighton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sheffield to Brighton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 33m. 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 $11, and a train costs an average of $51.
Distance: 185 miles (298 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$96 Average price | $25 Average price Cheapest | $78 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 3m Average total duration Fastest 3h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 3m Average total duration 7h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg 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 Sheffield to Brighton:
A bus is $71 (€58) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sheffield to Brighton costing on average $96 (€78).
Other travel options to Brighton take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 33m.
Travel optionsfrom Sheffield to Brighton
How to get from Sheffield to Brighton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Sheffield to Brighton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus3:00 AM9h05Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)12:05 PMBrighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)$281One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus3:00 AM9h05Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)12:05 PMBrighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)$281One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- W70781+
W454829:35 AM3h43Sheffield station (SHF)1:18 PMBrighton station (BTN)$1221One-way1 transfer
Other options
- C21667+
Tube from London St Pancras International to London Victoria+
G773277:59 AM3h58Sheffield station (SHF)11:57 AMBrighton station (BTN)$1921One-way2 transfers 
L01624+Tube from London Kings Cross to London Victoria+
W84653+G773358:11 AM4h16Sheffield station (SHF)12:27 PMBrighton station (BTN)$2241One-way3 transfers- W70775+W454728:35 AM3h43Sheffield station (SHF)12:18 PMBrighton station (BTN)$2581One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus3:00 AM9h15Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)12:15 PMBrighton$281One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:15 AM10h30Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)4:45 PMBrighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)$281One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:15 AM10h40Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)4:55 PMBrighton$281One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Sheffield to Brighton:
A bus is $71 (€58) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sheffield to Brighton costing on average $96 (€78).
Other travel options to Brighton take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 33m.
- Around 17 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Sheffield and Brighton as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Sheffield station (SHF) and arrive in Brighton station (BTN).
- Buses mostly depart from Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) and arrive in Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church).
- Travel with National Express to go to Brighton by bus.
- Travel with East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway, east_midlands_trains to go to Brighton by train.
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