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Compare train and bus for Shoreham-by-Sea to Horley
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Shoreham-by-Sea to Horley among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $5 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 15m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $5, while a train costs an average of $28.
Distance: 24 miles (39 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$28 Average price | $5 Average price Cheapest | $12 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 21m Average total duration 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 15m Average total duration Fastest 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Shoreham-by-Sea to Horley
Compare the available ways to get from Shoreham-by-Sea to Horley, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Shoreham-by-Sea to Horley:
A bus is $23 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Shoreham-by-Sea to Horley costing on average $28 (€24).
Other travel options to Horley take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 21m.
Tickets start at around $28 (€24) compared to roughly $12 (€10) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$16 (-€13). The journey takes 51m versus 41m 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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This is compared to other travel options from Shoreham-by-Sea to Horley:
A bus is $23 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Shoreham-by-Sea to Horley costing on average $28 (€24).
Other travel options to Horley take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 21m.
- Around 34 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Shoreham-by-Sea and Horley as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Shoreham-by-Sea station (SSE) and arrive in Gatwick Airport (GTW).
- Buses mostly depart from Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) and arrive in London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Horley by bus.
- Travel with Southern, Gatwick Express to go to Horley by train.
- 34 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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