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Compare train and bus for London to Brighton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Brighton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 40m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $8, and a train costs an average of $12.
Distance: 47 miles (76 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$33 Average price | $17 Average price Cheapest | $38 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 29m Average total duration 1h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 London to Brighton:
A bus is $16 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Brighton costing on average $33 (€27).
Other travel options to Brighton take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 59m.
Travel optionsfrom London to Brighton
How to get from London to Brighton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Brighton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus2:20 PM2h15London, Stratford City Bus Station4:35 PMBrighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)$71One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus2:20 PM2h15London, Stratford City Bus Station4:35 PMBrighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)$71One-way0 transfers
Fastest
P2595311:29 AM0h58London Victoria (VIC)12:27 PMBrighton station (BTN)$381One-way0 transfers
Other options
W60250+W5953811:54 AM1h19London Victoria (VIC)1:13 PMBrighton station (BTN)$101One-way1 transfer- W59554+W602711:54 PM1h19London Victoria (VIC)3:13 PMBrighton station (BTN)$121One-way1 transfer
- P25064 · P422901:46 PM1h19London Victoria (VIC)3:05 PMBrighton station (BTN)$121One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus2:20 PM2h25London, Stratford City Bus Station4:45 PMBrighton$71One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus6:35 PM1h50London, Stratford City Bus Station8:25 PMBrighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)$71One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus6:35 PM2h00London, Stratford City Bus Station8:35 PMBrighton$71One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Brighton:
A bus is $16 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Brighton costing on average $33 (€27).
Other travel options to Brighton take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 59m.
- Around 56 buses per day.
- Around 11 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Brighton as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from London Bridge (LBG) and arrive in Brighton station (BTN).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church).
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Brighton by bus.
- Travel with Thameslink, Southern, Gatwick Express, Southern to go to Brighton by train.
- 56 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
- 8 direct trains per day with Thameslink, Southern, Gatwick Express, Southern.
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