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Compare bus and train for Wolverhampton to Brighton
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Wolverhampton to Brighton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €61 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 58m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €61, while a train costs an average of €93.
Distance: 147 miles (238 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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€61 Average price Cheapest | €93 Average price | €55 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 16m Average total duration 5h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 58m Average total duration Fastest 3h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Wolverhampton to Brighton
Compare the available ways to get from Wolverhampton to Brighton, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Wolverhampton to Brighton:
A bus is €32 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Wolverhampton to Brighton costing on average €93.
Other travel options to Brighton take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 16m.
Tickets start at around €61 compared to roughly €55 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€5. The journey takes 5h 46m versus 3h 32m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Wolverhampton to Brighton
How to get from Wolverhampton to Brighton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Wolverhampton to Brighton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

11:35 PM 6h40 Wolverhampton 6:15 AM Brighton €43 1 One-way 0 transfers
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11:35 PM 6h40 Wolverhampton 6:15 AM Brighton €43 1 One-way 0 transfers
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11:35 PM 6h40 Wolverhampton 6:15 AM Brighton €43 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Wolverhampton to Brighton:
A bus is €32 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Wolverhampton to Brighton costing on average €93.
Other travel options to Brighton take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 16m.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Wolverhampton and Brighton as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Wolverhampton station (WVH) and arrive in Brighton station (BTN).
- Buses mostly depart from Wolverhampton, Bus Station and arrive in Brighton, Preston Circus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways, Great Western Railway to go to Brighton by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Brighton by bus.
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