How to travel from Brighton to Bristol

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Compare train and bus for Brighton to Bristol

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Brighton to Bristol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 19m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a train costs an average of $22.

Distance: 114 miles (185 km)

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$20

Average price

Cheapest

$66

Average price

5h 20m

Average total duration

4h 50m

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30m

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3h 49m

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Fastest

3h 19m

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30m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.2kg

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from Brighton to Bristol

How to get from Brighton to Bristol by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Brighton to Bristol is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:15 AM6h25
    Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)
    2:40 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
    $291One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • National ExpressNX025 · NX040
    5:17 PM6h48
    Brighton, Preston Circus
    12:05 AMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
    $221One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Gatwick ExpressP25879+TubeTube from London Victoria to London Paddington+Great Western RailwayP22654
    8:36 AM3h22
    Brighton station (BTN)
    11:58 AMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)
    $711One-way
    2 transfers

Other options

  • SouthernP25526+Great Western RailwayP22728
    9:13 AM3h39
    Brighton station (BTN)
    12:52 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)
    $661One-way
    1 transfer
  • ThameslinkG84464+TubeTube from London Bridge to London Paddington+Great Western RailwayP22624 · P23199
    8:39 AM3h49
    Brighton station (BTN)
    12:28 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)
    $751One-way
    3 transfers
  • SouthernP25520+Great Western RailwayP22726
    8:13 AM3h40
    Brighton station (BTN)
    11:53 AMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)
    $881One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:10 AM6h35
    Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)
    4:45 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
    $291One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:05 AM6h35
    Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z)
    2:40 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
    $291One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:00 AM6h45
    Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z)
    4:45 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
    $291One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Brighton to Bristol

Travel to Bristol easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Brighton to Bristol.

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There are 2 options to travel between Brighton and Bristol including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Brighton to Bristol is a bus with an average price of $12 (€10).

This is compared to other travel options from Brighton to Bristol:

A bus is $9 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brighton to Bristol costing on average $22 (€18).

The fastest way to travel from Brighton to Bristol is by train with an average journey time of 3h 21m.

Other travel options to Bristol take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 30m.

The distance from Brighton to Bristol is approximately 114 miles (185 km).
The average frequency per day from Brighton to Bristol is:
  • Around 19 buses per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Brighton and Bristol as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Brighton to Bristol:
  • Trains mostly depart from Brighton station (BTN) and arrive in Bristol Temple Meads (BRI).
  • Buses mostly depart from Brighton, Preston Circus and arrive in Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St).
  • Ferries mostly depart from Portsmouth Harbour and arrive in Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Brighton to Bristol, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Metrobus to go to Bristol by bus.
  • Travel with Great Western Railway, Southern, South Western Railway, Southern to go to Bristol by train.
Omio customers who travel from Brighton to Bristol often also extend their vacation to go to London, Cardiff, Bath, Manchester, Edinburgh. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Bristol and these popular destinations at a great price.

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