How to travel from Nottingham to Brighton

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Compare train and bus for Nottingham to Brighton

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nottingham to Brighton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 4m. 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 $17, and a train costs an average of $53.

Distance: 152 miles (246 km)

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Bus

$141

Average price

$25

Average price

Cheapest

3h 34m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 4m

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30m

Additional time*

6h 25m

Average total duration

5h 55m

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30m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.2 - 0.6kg

CO2 emissions

East Midlands Railway

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National Express

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from Nottingham to Brighton

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    7:40 AM8h55
    Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station
    4:35 PMBrighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)
    $341One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    7:40 AM8h55
    Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station
    4:35 PMBrighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)
    $341One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • East Midlands RailwayC51566+ThameslinkW59530
    8:50 AM3h23
    Nottingham station (NOT)
    12:13 PMBrighton station (BTN)
    $1341One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • East Midlands RailwayC51607+ThameslinkW59534
    9:12 AM3h31
    Nottingham station (NOT)
    12:43 PMBrighton station (BTN)
    $881One-way
    1 transfer
  • East Midlands RailwayC51568+ThameslinkG84476
    8:12 AM3h36
    Nottingham station (NOT)
    11:48 AMBrighton station (BTN)
    $881One-way
    1 transfer
  • East Midlands RailwayY12468 · Y12145+ThameslinkG84476
    8:16 AM3h32
    Nottingham station (NOT)
    11:48 AMBrighton station (BTN)
    $1211One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    7:40 AM9h05
    Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station
    4:45 PMBrighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z)
    $341One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    12:25 PM8h00
    Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station
    8:25 PMBrighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)
    $341One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    12:25 PM8h10
    Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station
    8:35 PMBrighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z)
    $341One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Nottingham to Brighton

Travel to Brighton 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 Nottingham to Brighton.

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There are 2 options to travel between Nottingham and Brighton including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Nottingham to Brighton is a bus with an average price of $17 (€13).

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

A bus is $37 (€30) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nottingham to Brighton costing on average $53 (€43).

The fastest way to travel from Nottingham to Brighton is by train with an average journey time of 3h 23m.

Other travel options to Brighton take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 20m.

The distance from Nottingham to Brighton is approximately 152 miles (246 km).
The average frequency per day from Nottingham to Brighton is:
  • Around 20 buses per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nottingham and Brighton 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 Nottingham to Brighton:
  • Trains mostly depart from Nottingham station (NOT) and arrive in Brighton station (BTN).
  • Buses mostly depart from Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station and arrive in Brighton, Preston Circus.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Nottingham to Brighton, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Brighton by bus.
  • Travel with East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway, east_midlands_trains to go to Brighton by train.
Omio customers who travel from Nottingham to Brighton often also extend their vacation to go to London, London Victoria (VIC), London Gatwick Airport, London Bridge (LBG), Manchester. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Brighton and these popular destinations at a great price.

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