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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 €6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 39m. 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 €6, and a train costs an average of €10.
Distance: 76 km
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€30 Average price | €11 Average price Cheapest |
2h 9m Average total duration Fastest 1h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 28m Average total duration 1h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from London 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 London to Brighton.

This is compared to other travel options from London to Brighton:
A bus is €4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Brighton costing on average €10.
Other travel options to Brighton take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 3m.
- 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 Thameslink, Southern, Gatwick Express, Southern to go to Brighton by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Brighton by bus.
- 8 direct trains per day with Thameslink, Southern, Gatwick Express, Southern.
- 56 direct buses per day with National Express.
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