- Must visit
Brighton Museum & Art Gallery
Museum inside the Royal Pavilion Estate covering Brighton’s history, fashion, art, and design in one of the city’s core heritage sites.
Cheapest price on Sep 05
$24
Average ticket price on Sep 05
$70
Fastest journey on Sep 05
4 h 50 m
Average journey duration on Sep 05
5 h 1 m
Buses on Sep 05
41
Distance
220 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Birmingham to Brighton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Birmingham to Brighton will cost around $70 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $24.
It's difficult to get from Birmingham to Brighton without transferring at least once.
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NX210 · NX025Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Brighton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $56 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 32m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $56, while a train costs an average of $110.
Distance: 136 miles (220 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$56 Average price Cheapest | $110 Average price | $75 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 9m Average total duration 4h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 32m Average total duration Fastest 3h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Birmingham to Brighton:
A bus is $54 (€43) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Brighton costing on average $110 (€88).
Other travel options to Brighton take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 39m.
Tickets start at around $56 (€45) compared to roughly $75 (€60) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $19 (€15). The journey takes 4h 39m versus 3h 10m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:05AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:15AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:40AM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $100 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:55AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 11:05AM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $100 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:25AM | Arrival Time 12:02PM | Duration 5h37 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:35AM | Arrival Time 12:02PM | Duration 5h27 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $100 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:35AM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:55AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:25AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 02:02PM | Duration 5h02 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 04:55PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 04:07PM | Duration 5h07 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:25PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $101 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 07:27PM | Duration 5h07 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:35PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 09:52PM | Duration 5h47 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 12:35AM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 11:05PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 02:35AM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 03:35AM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 03:25AM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 05:35AM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 06:35AM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $17 |
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham to Brighton buses for today, Friday, September 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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NX210 · NX025 | 4:05 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 5h47 | 9:52 PM Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 transfer | |
NX210 · NX025 | 4:05 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 6h00 | 10:05 PM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 1 transfer | |
NX210 · NX025 | 4:05 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 5h50 | 9:55 PM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 1 transfer | |
NX210 · NX025 | 5:45 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 5h35 | 11:20 PM Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 transfer | |
NX210 · NX025 | 5:45 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 5h45 | 11:30 PM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 1 transfer | |
NX210 · NX025 | 5:45 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 5h37 | 11:22 PM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:50 PM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 5h15 | 11:05 PM Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:50 PM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 5h25 | 11:15 PM Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road | 1 transfer | |
NX400 · NX025 | 7:40 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 6h55 | 2:35 AM Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 transfer | |
NX400 · NX025 | 7:40 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 7h05 | 2:45 AM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 1 transfer | |
NX400 · NX025 | 7:40 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 6h57 | 2:37 AM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 1 transfer | |
NX400 · NX025 | 9:00 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 6h25 | 3:25 AM Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 transfer | |
NX400 · NX025 | 9:00 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 6h35 | 3:35 AM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 1 transfer | |
NX400 · NX025 | 9:00 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 6h30 | 3:30 AM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:50 PM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 7h10 | 7:00 AM Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:50 PM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 7h00 | 6:50 AM Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 1 transfer | |
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NX210 · NX025 | 12:30 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 5h45 | 6:15 AM Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 transfer | |
NX210 · NX025 | 12:30 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 5h55 | 6:25 AM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:00 AM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 4h50 | 6:50 AM Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:00 AM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 5h00 | 7:00 AM Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road | 1 transfer | |
NX210 · NX025 | 2:05 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 5h45 | 7:50 AM Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 transfer | |
NX210 · NX025 | 2:05 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 6h00 | 8:05 AM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 1 transfer | |
NX210 · NX025 | 3:40 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 6h15 | 9:55 AM Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 transfer | |
NX210 · NX025 | 3:40 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 6h30 | 10:10 AM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:10 AM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 5h10 | 10:20 AM Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 1 transfer | |
NX210 · NX025 | 5:10 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 5h55 | 11:05 AM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 1 transfer | |
NX210 · NX025 | 5:10 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 5h41 | 10:51 AM Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:10 AM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 5h20 | 10:30 AM Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road | 1 transfer | |
NX210 · NX025 | 6:35 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 5h27 | 12:02 PM Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 transfer | |
NX210 · NX025 | 6:35 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 5h40 | 12:15 PM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:15 AM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 5h05 | 12:20 PM Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:15 AM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 5h15 | 12:30 PM Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:25 AM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 5h55 | 2:20 PM Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:25 AM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 6h05 | 2:30 PM Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road | 1 transfer | |
NX210 · NX025 | 9:00 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 5h15 | 2:15 PM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 1 transfer | |
NX210 · NX025 | 9:00 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 5h02 | 2:02 PM Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:10 AM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 6h35 | 4:45 PM Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:10 AM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 6h45 | 4:55 PM Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road | 1 transfer | |
NX210 · NX025 | 11:00 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 5h20 | 4:20 PM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 1 transfer | |
NX210 · NX025 | 11:00 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 5h07 | 4:07 PM Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 transfer | |
NX210 · NX025 | 12:25 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 5h55 | 6:20 PM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 1 transfer | |
NX210 · NX025 | 12:25 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 5h42 | 6:07 PM Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 transfer | |
NX409 · NX025 | 1:15 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 5h47 | 7:02 PM Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 transfer | |
NX409 · NX025 | 1:15 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 6h00 | 7:15 PM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 1 transfer | |
NX210 · NX025 | 2:20 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 5h55 | 8:15 PM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 1 transfer | |
NX210 · NX025 | 2:20 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 5h42 | 8:02 PM Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Birmingham to Brighton run on average 48 times per day, taking around 4h 39m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $15 (€12) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:02, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 136 miles (220 km) distance in 4h 10m.
Distance 136 miles (220 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price $15 (€12) |
Buses per day 48 |
Fastest bus 4h 10m |
First bus 12:02 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 14 days |
Discover the best of Brighton — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Brighton trip today.
Museum inside the Royal Pavilion Estate covering Brighton’s history, fashion, art, and design in one of the city’s core heritage sites.
Elegant historic house displaying decorative art, period interiors, and changing exhibitions. Strong choice for design and Regency culture.
Leading contemporary art gallery in the Royal Pavilion Estate, showing international artists and thought-provoking modern exhibitions.
Historic maze of narrow alleys filled with independent shops and old buildings. Essential for atmosphere, strolling, and Brighton character.
Open-air shopping district known for colourful streets, murals, markets, and creative independent culture. Popular with locals and visitors alike.
Wide seafront promenade ideal for walking, cycling, and sea views, linking major Brighton attractions along the coast.
Fresh local cod or haddock in crisp batter with chips. A British seaside staple strongly associated with Brighton’s beachfront food culture.
Kippers are herring split, salted and cold-smoked. Traditionally eaten for breakfast on the south coast and valued for their rich smoky flavour.
A Sussex pub classic of slow-braised beef cooked in dark ale, often with root vegetables. It reflects the county’s strong brewing and farming traditions.
Elegant fine dining destination in The Lanes serving refined tasting menus with strong local sourcing and a calm intimate atmosphere.
Well-known independent pizzeria using wood-fired ovens and quality toppings. Casual, lively and popular for a relaxed meal near the seafront.
Acclaimed modern British restaurant with tasting menus, polished service and creative seasonal cooking in central Brighton.
Brighton is pricier than many UK cities. Hotels, seafront dining, and attractions add up, though buses and casual eats help keep daily costs manageable.
Service may be included in restaurants; otherwise 10-12.5% is standard for good service. Round up taxi fares. Tipping in cafes is optional.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham to Brighton by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Brighton, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Birmingham to Brighton buses use the Birmingham, Coach Station to Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) station pair, with some services arriving at Brighton, Preston Circus. Use this guide to compare Birmingham and Brighton bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Birmingham, Coach Station is 1 km from Birmingham city centre. Public transport options include:
Birmingham, Coach Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria and fast-food options inside the station
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Birmingham, Coach Station.
Available at Birmingham, Coach Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham, Coach Station: Elevators, ramps.
Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway. ATMs are available at Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway.
Ticket office support is available at Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway.
Available at Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway: Bus stops are wheelchair accessible.
Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport) is 1 km from Birmingham city centre. Public transport options include:
Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Restaurants available in the airport terminal.
Free WiFi available. ATMs are aTMs available inside the airport terminal.
Ticket office support is available at Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport).
Available at Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport): Facilities accessible for disabled persons.
Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church). ATMs are available at Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church).
Ticket office support is available at Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church).
Available at Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church): Basic accessibility features available.
Brighton, Preston Circus has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Brighton, Preston Circus. ATMs are available at Brighton, Preston Circus.
Ticket office support is available at Brighton, Preston Circus.
Available at Brighton, Preston Circus: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Brighton, Preston Circus: Buses with accessibility features serve this stop.
Brighton, Pool Valley Coach Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Several cafes and restaurants nearby
Wi-Fi is available at Brighton, Pool Valley Coach Station. ATMs are available at Brighton, Pool Valley Coach Station.
Ticket office support is available at Brighton, Pool Valley Coach Station.
Available at Brighton, Pool Valley Coach Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Brighton, Pool Valley Coach Station: Wheelchair accessible.
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