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Compare bus and train 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 prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 26m. 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 $26, and a train costs an average of $46.
Distance: 219 miles (354 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$101 Average price | $49 Average price Cheapest | $96 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 56m Average total duration Fastest 3h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 16m Average total duration 8h 46m 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 |
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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 $52 (€41) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from York to Brighton costing on average $101 (€80).
Other travel options to Brighton take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 46m.
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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.
11:10 AM9h57York9:07 PMBrighton$311One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
11:10 AM9h57York9:07 PMBrighton$311One-way0 transfers
Fastest
11:10 AM9h57York9:07 PMBrighton$311One-way0 transfers
Other options
8:10 AM9h57York6:07 PMBrighton$1051One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from York to Brighton:
A bus is $52 (€41) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from York to Brighton costing on average $101 (€80).
Other travel options to Brighton take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 46m.
- Around 36 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between York and Brighton as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from York, Rail Station and arrive in Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church).
- Trains mostly depart from York station (YRK) and arrive in Brighton station (BTN).
- Travel with National Express to go to Brighton by bus.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, Thameslink, Grand Central Trains to go to Brighton by train.
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