The distance between Oxford and Brighton is around 166km (103 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 55m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Oxford to Brighton by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to London Paddington and then to Brighton.
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Take the bus to Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 Heathrow Terminal 5 and then to Brighton.
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There are several options for getting from Oxford to Brighton by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £18 ($21) and will take around 3hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £19 ($23).
The distance between Oxford and Brighton is around 166km (103 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 129km (80 miles)
It takes around 2hrs to get from Oxford and Brighton by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Oxford to Brighton is to drive which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx £19 ($23).
The cheapest way to travel between Oxford and Brighton, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £18 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Oxford and Brighton. It typically takes around 2hrs and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Oxford to Brighton. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Paddington and Victoria station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2hrs.
Great Western Railway, Gatwick Express, Southern Service, CrossCountry and Thameslink run train services between Oxford and Brighton. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Oxford and Brighton. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs hourly.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Oxford to Brighton. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 Heathrow Terminal 5. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3hrs.
Oxford Bus Company and National Express run regular bus services between Oxford and Brighton. Buses run hourly and take around 3hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Oxford to Brighton. We recommend that you take the train to London Paddington and then to Brighton. instead which will take 2hrs.
The closest major airport to Brighton is Gatwick Airport (LGW) (LGW) which is approximately 37km (23 miles) from Brighton. Heathrow Airport (LHR) (LHR) and London City Airport (LCY) (LCY) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Oxford and Brighton. The distance is around 171km (106 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Oxford to Brighton is to take the train which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around £32 ($38).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 2hrs | £32($38) | hourly | 189km (117 miles) |
Train via Reading | 2h 25m | £50($59) | hourly | 166km (103 miles) |
Bus | 3hrs | £18($21) | hourly | 181km (112 miles) |
Drive | 1h 55m | £19($23) | on demand | 171km (106 miles) |
Gatwick Express
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Stagecoach Oxfordshire
Oxford Bus Company
The following major airports near Brighton offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.