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Compare train and bus for York to Brighton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from York to Brighton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $51 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 47m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $51, while a train costs an average of $122.
Distance: 219 miles (354 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$122 Average price | $51 Average price Cheapest | $94 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 47m Average total duration Fastest 3h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 27m Average total duration 8h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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 York to Brighton:
A bus is $71 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from York to Brighton costing on average $122.
Other travel options to Brighton take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 27m.
You'll arrive about 1h 41m sooner (3h 17m by train vs 4h 58m by car). Tickets start at around $122 compared to roughly $94 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom York to Brighton
How to get from York to Brighton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from York to Brighton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
YC840 · NX467 · NX0259:12 PM12h58York, Station Rd10:10 AMBrighton, York Place (St Peter's Church)$301One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- YC840 · NX467 · NX0259:12 PM12h58York, Station Rd10:10 AMBrighton, York Place (St Peter's Church)$301One-way2 transfers
Fastest
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W4577812:11 PM3h48York station (YRK)3:59 PMBrighton station (BTN)$1381One-way1 transfer
Other options
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G26096+
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Victoria12:31 PM4h13York station (YRK)4:44 PMBrighton station (BTN)$1151One-way2 transfers- C01974+X0777712:31 PM4h20York station (YRK)4:51 PMBrighton station (BTN)$1151One-way1 transfer
- C01974+W4580512:31 PM4h28York station (YRK)4:59 PMBrighton station (BTN)$1151One-way1 transfer
- YC843 · NX591 · NX0252:21 PM10h16York, Station Rd12:37 AMBrighton, York Place (St Peter's Church)$331One-way2 transfers
- YC843 · NX426 · NX0259:11 AM10h54York, Station Rd8:05 PMBrighton, York Place (St Peter's Church)$331One-way2 transfers
- YC843 · NX561 · NX02512:11 PM11h11York, Station Rd11:22 PMBrighton, York Place (St Peter's Church)$331One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from York to Brighton:
A bus is $59 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from York to Brighton costing on average $111.
Other travel options to Brighton take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 27m.
- Around 31 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between York and Brighton as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from York station (YRK) and arrive in Brighton station (BTN).
- Buses mostly depart from York, Station Rd and arrive in Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church).
- Travel with Grand Central Trains, Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway to go to Brighton by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Brighton by bus.
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