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The cheapest and fastest buses from Brighton to Nottingham
Showing times and prices for Jan 20
Cheapest price
$18
Average price
$35
Fastest journey
7 h
Average duration
7 h 8 m
Buses per day
25
Distance
246 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Brighton to Nottingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brighton to Nottingham will cost around $35 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $18.
Fast buses
It's difficult to get from Brighton to Nottingham without transferring at least once.
NX025 · NX45010:50PM11h25
Brighton, Preston Circus10:15AMNottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station
$181One-way
1 transfer
NX025 · NX45011:12AM7h43
Brighton, Preston Circus06:55PMNottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station
$201One-way
1 transfer
NX025 · NX45004:12PM7h58
Brighton, Preston Circus12:10AMNottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station
$201One-way
1 transfer
NX025 · NX45005:41AM8h09
Brighton, Preston Circus01:50PMNottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station
$201One-way
1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus06:25PM7h50
Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)02:15AMNottingham, University of Nottingham
$231One-way
1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus08:15AM7h00
Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)03:15PMNottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station
$251One-way
1 transfer
NX025 · NX23006:27PM7h03
Brighton, Preston Circus01:30AMNottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station
$731One-way
1 transfer
NX025 · NX23007:37PM7h08
Brighton, Preston Circus02:45AMNottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station
$561One-way
1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus08:05AM7h10
Brighton, Pool Valley Coach Station03:15PMNottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station
$251One-way
1 transfer
NX025 · NX23012:12PM7h18
Brighton, Preston Circus07:30PMNottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station
$581One-way
1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Brighton to Nottingham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brighton to Nottingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 6m. 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 €13, and a train costs an average of €35.
Distance: 152 miles (246 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
€18 Average price Cheapest | €85 Average price |
7h 13m Average total duration 6h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 36m Average total duration Fastest 3h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Brighton to Nottingham Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:55AM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:45AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:41AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 8h09 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:51AM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 8h04 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:05AM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:12AM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 7h28 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:12AM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 7h53 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:12AM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 7h43 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:12PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 7h18 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:12PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 7h48 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:02PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 7h48 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:57PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 7h33 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:12PM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 7h58 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:17PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 7h43 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:25PM | Arrival Time 02:15AM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:27PM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 7h03 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:37PM | Arrival Time 02:45AM | Duration 7h08 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:47PM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 8h03 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 11h25 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $18 |
Live departures
Brighton to Nottingham bus times
The table below shows live departures for Brighton to Nottingham buses for today, Monday, January 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
Last updated at 5:10 PM
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:37 PM Brighton | 6h53 | 1:30 AM Nottingham | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9:45 PM Brighton | 11h30 | 9:15 AM Nottingham | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, January 20 | |||||
| NX025 · NX450 | Delayed 11:12 AM 2:55 AMBrighton, Preston Circus | 7h20 | 5:15 PM 5:15 PMNottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX025 · NX450 | Delayed 11:12 AM 4:45 AMBrighton, Preston Circus | 7h35 | 5:15 PM 5:15 PMNottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX025 · NX450 | Delayed 11:12 AM 5:41 AMBrighton, Preston Circus | 8h09 | 5:15 PM 5:15 PMNottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX025 · NX230 | Delayed 11:12 AM 6:51 AMBrighton, Preston Circus | 8h04 | 2:55 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:05 AM Brighton, Pool Valley Coach Station | 7h10 | 3:15 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:15 AM Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 7h00 | 3:15 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX025 · NX230 | Delayed 11:12 AM 9:12 AMBrighton, Preston Circus | 7h28 | 4:40 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX025 · NX450 | On time 11:12 AM Brighton, Preston Circus | 7h43 | 6:55 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:45 AM Brighton, Pool Valley Coach Station | 8h15 | 8:00 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:45 AM Brighton, Pool Valley Coach Station | 8h30 | 8:15 PM Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:55 AM Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 8h20 | 8:15 PM Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:55 AM Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 8h05 | 8:00 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX025 · NX230 | On time 12:12 PM Brighton, Preston Circus | 7h18 | 7:30 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX025 · NX450 | On time 1:12 PM Brighton, Preston Circus | 7h48 | 9:00 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX025 · NX230 | On time 2:02 PM Brighton, Preston Circus | 7h48 | 9:50 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX025 · NX230 | On time 2:57 PM Brighton, Preston Circus | 7h33 | 10:30 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX025 · NX450 | On time 4:12 PM Brighton, Preston Circus | 7h58 | 12:10 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX025 · NX230 | On time 6:27 PM Brighton, Preston Circus | 7h03 | 1:30 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX025 · NX230 | On time 7:37 PM Brighton, Preston Circus | 7h08 | 2:45 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX025 · NX230 | On time 8:47 PM Brighton, Preston Circus | 8h03 | 4:50 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX025 · NX450 | On time 10:50 PM Brighton, Preston Circus | 11h25 | 10:15 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Brighton to Nottingham
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Buses from Brighton to Nottingham run on average 17 times per day, taking around 6h 43m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $16 (€13) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 01:15, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 152 miles (246 km) distance in 6h 53m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 152 miles (246 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price $16 (€13) |
Buses per day 17 |
Fastest bus 6h 53m |
First bus 01:15 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Key Takeaways
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Brighton to Nottingham start from as low as $16 (€13) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $22 (€18) depending on the train type and class.
Journey Duration & Frequency
- On average there are 17 daily trains from Brighton to Nottingham with 0 direct service.
- The fastest trains can take as little as 6h 53m but the average duration is 6h 43m
Train Operators
- Travel from Brighton to Nottingham with National Express
- The most booked train company for this route on Omio is National Express.
Stations & Schedule
- Most trains depart from Brighton, Preston Circus and arrive in Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station
- First train typically departs at 01:15 AM and the last at 11:45 PM
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Bus providers: National Express from Brighton to NottinghamYou can travel by bus between Brighton to Nottingham with National Express for as low as $16 (€13). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
National Express
About
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach company, operating over 550 services per day and serving more than 900 destinations nationwide. It also runs frequent services to major UK airports — including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and Bristol — 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and offer free Wi-Fi and onboard entertainment. Most vehicles are equipped with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, allowing you to charge your phone or laptop during your journey. Ticket options include Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare, with the latter providing maximum flexibility for cancellations or changes.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
6h 53m
Cheapest Price
$17 (€14)
National Express frequency
16 a day
Luggage included
Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible toilets.
Bikes
Folding Bikes are allowed; non-folding bikes are not allowed.
FAQs: Bus from Brighton to Nottingham
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Brighton to Nottingham 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 Nottingham, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Cheap bus tickets from Brighton to Nottingham can start from as little as $17 (€14) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Brighton to Nottingham is $37 (€30); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by bus from Brighton to Nottingham is 6 h 50 min to travel the 153 mile (246 km) long trip, with around there are 15 buses per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.
The first bus from Brighton to Nottingham leaves at 2: 50AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The last bus from Brighton to Nottingham leaves at 10: 50PM.
There are 15 buses a day from Brighton to Nottingham which require at least one change with National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer buses.
When taking a bus from Brighton to Nottingham, you can count on National Express for the best way to get you to Nottingham. You can also check all possible bus providers who offer a service from Brighton to Nottingham and compare the amenities they offer before buying a bus ticket.
The cheapest month for a bus from Brighton to Nottingham is November.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel from Brighton to Nottingham including taking a train or bus.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the bus from Brighton to Nottingham:
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the bus from Brighton to Nottingham for bus company National Express.
Some of the most interesting sights to explore in Nottingham are:
- Nottingham Castle, a historic site offering panoramic views and a museum with art and archaeology exhibits
- Wollaton Hall, an Elizabethan mansion set in a deer park, housing the Nottingham Natural History Museum
- The City of Caves, an underground attraction exploring Nottingham's network of sandstone caves
- Nottingham Contemporary, a leading contemporary art gallery hosting diverse exhibitions and events
- Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem, one of England's oldest pubs, built into the rocks beneath Nottingham Castle.
The best things to do in Nottingham include:
- Old Market Square, the city's central hub for shopping, dining, and events
- Attenborough Nature Reserve, a beautiful area for birdwatching and walking trails
- Nottingham Playhouse, a vibrant theatre offering a range of performances
- Green's Windmill and Science Centre, a restored 19th-century windmill with interactive exhibits
- The Arboretum, a historic park perfect for a leisurely stroll and picnics.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the bus with bus company National Express.
Whether you can cancel your bus ticket from Brighton to Nottingham depends on the bus company:
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from Brighton to Nottingham, follow these tips:
Start your search now and compare ticket prices to find the best deal!
Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the bus from Brighton to Nottingham.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a bus ticket from Brighton to Nottingham:
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a bus ticket from Brighton to Nottingham:
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the bus from Brighton to Nottingham.
You can reserve your seat on the bus from Brighton to Nottingham with the following bus company: National Express
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the bus from Brighton to Nottingham with the following bus company: National Express.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the bus from Brighton to Nottingham with the following bus company: National Express.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Brighton to Nottingham
Brighton
Nottingham
The major bus station for departures in Brighton is Brighton, Preston Circus. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Brighton, Preston Circus for your trip from Brighton to Nottingham.
Brighton, Preston Circus
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Brighton, Pool Valley Coach Station
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Brighton, Preston Park
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The major bus station for arrivals in Nottingham is Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station for your trip to Nottingham from Brighton.
Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station
Amenities at bus station
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Officeinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 06:00-23:00
Car connection
Canal StreetWifi
- Free Wi-Fi
Dining
- Cafeteria Broadmarsh (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station)
- Coffee Corner (in the station).
Taxis
- Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
- Elevators, ramps
WC
- Available in the station.
Public transit options for Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station
- Bus: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 Train: East Midlands Railway
Nottingham, North Entrance (Stop UN14)
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Nottingham, University of Nottingham
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