- Must visit
Worthing Museum and Art Gallery
Worthing’s main museum showcases local history, costume, archaeology, and decorative art in a well-curated town-centre building.
Cheapest price on Sep 18
$9
Average ticket price on Sep 18
$9
Fastest journey on Sep 18
25 m
Average journey duration on Sep 18
33 m
Buses on Sep 18
4
Distance
16 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Brighton to Worthing is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brighton to Worthing will cost around $9 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $9.
On Fri, Sep 18, we found 4 buses from Brighton to Worthing, including 4 direct services.
On Fri, Sep 18 the direct buses cover the 16 km distance in an average of 33 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 25 m .
On Fri, Sep 18 the slowest buses will take 35 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.








Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brighton to Worthing among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $9 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 54m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, while a train costs an average of $11.
Distance: 9 miles (16 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$9 Average price Cheapest | $11 Average price | $6 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 1m Average total duration 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 54m Average total duration Fastest 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Brighton to Worthing:
A bus is $3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brighton to Worthing costing on average $11.
Other travel options to Worthing take longer:
Bus takes on average 31m.
Tickets start at around $9 compared to roughly $6 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-3.11. The journey takes 31m versus 31m 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 12:35AM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 0h35 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:37AM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 0h33 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:45AM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 0h25 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:35AM | Arrival Time 03:10AM | Duration 0h35 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:37AM | Arrival Time 03:10AM | Duration 0h33 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:45AM | Arrival Time 03:10AM | Duration 0h25 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:25AM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 0h35 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:30AM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:35AM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 0h25 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:25AM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 0h35 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:35AM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 0h25 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:15AM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 0h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 0h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:25AM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 0h25 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:02PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 0h38 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:02PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 0h38 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:22PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 0h38 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:25PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 0h35 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:35PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 0h25 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:55PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 0h35 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:52PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 0h38 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:55PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 0h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:05PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 0h25 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 0h35 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 0h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:20PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 0h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:22PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 0h33 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 0h25 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 0h25 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
The table below shows live departures for Brighton to Worthing buses for today, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX025 | 3:25 AM Brighton, Preston Circus | 0h35 | 4:00 AM Worthing, Marine Parade | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 3:30 AM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 0h30 | 4:00 AM Worthing, Marine Parade | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 3:35 AM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 0h25 | 4:00 AM Worthing, Marine Parade | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 4:25 AM Brighton, Preston Circus | 0h35 | 5:00 AM Worthing, Marine Parade | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 4:30 AM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 0h30 | 5:00 AM Worthing, Marine Parade | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 4:35 AM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 0h25 | 5:00 AM Worthing, Marine Parade | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 6:15 AM Brighton, Preston Circus | 0h35 | 6:50 AM Worthing, Marine Parade | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 6:20 AM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 0h30 | 6:50 AM Worthing, Marine Parade | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 6:25 AM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 0h25 | 6:50 AM Worthing, Marine Parade | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 8:22 PM Brighton, Preston Circus | 0h38 | 9:00 PM Worthing, Marine Parade | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 8:25 PM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 0h35 | 9:00 PM Worthing, Marine Parade | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 8:35 PM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 0h25 | 9:00 PM Worthing, Marine Parade | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 9:52 PM Brighton, Preston Circus | 0h38 | 10:30 PM Worthing, Marine Parade | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 9:55 PM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 0h35 | 10:30 PM Worthing, Marine Parade | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 10:05 PM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 0h25 | 10:30 PM Worthing, Marine Parade | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 11:20 PM Brighton, Preston Circus | 0h35 | 11:55 PM Worthing, Marine Parade | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 11:22 PM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 0h33 | 11:55 PM Worthing, Marine Parade | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 11:30 PM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 0h25 | 11:55 PM Worthing, Marine Parade | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Brighton to Worthing run on average 18 times per day, taking around 31m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $8 if you book in advance.
There are 18 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:03, the last at 23:58. The fastest bus covers the 9 miles (16 km) distance in 25m.
Distance 9 miles (16 km) |
Average bus duration 31m |
Cheapest ticket price $8 |
Buses per day 18 |
Direct buses 18 |
Fastest bus 25m |
First bus 12:03 AM |
Last bus 11:58 PM |
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Discover the best of Worthing — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Worthing trip today.
Worthing’s main museum showcases local history, costume, archaeology, and decorative art in a well-curated town-centre building.
Contemporary visual arts venue near the seafront, presenting changing exhibitions, artist projects, and a strong local cultural programme.
Artist-led gallery and studio venue in East Worthing, valued for independent exhibitions and a creative local atmosphere.
Lively seafront promenade ideal for walking, cycling, and sunsets, linking the pier with beaches, gardens, and classic resort views.
Open downland and archaeological landscape with excellent walking routes and panoramic views over Worthing and the Sussex coast.
Central gardens by the sea with mature planting, shelters, and easy access to the pier, promenade, and nearby historic terraces.
Sussex pond pudding is a suet pastry pudding filled with butter and lemon, long linked to Sussex home cooking and celebrated as a rich regional classic.
Brighton rock cakes are simple fruity buns long sold across Sussex seaside towns, valued for their old-fashioned teatime appeal and local coastal nostalgia.
Sussex smokie is smoked haddock baked in a creamy cheese sauce, a hearty coastal dish reflecting the county's fishing heritage and comfort-food tradition.
Popular independent venue in Worthing serving modern British and European plates in a stylish, lively setting with strong local reputation.
Established seafront restaurant in nearby Ferring, known for polished British dining, local seafood, and a refined but relaxed atmosphere.
Long-established fish and chip shop and restaurant, valued for classic seaside seafood and casual family-friendly dining.
Moderate for a UK seaside town: lodging and dining are usually cheaper than London, but summer stays, seafront dining, and rail travel can raise daily costs.
Service may be included in restaurants; otherwise tip 10-12.5% for good service. Taxis are often rounded up or tipped about 10%. Cafes usually do not require tips.
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Marine Parade -> Worthing Railway Station
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Brighton to Worthing 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 Worthing, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Brighton to Worthing buses use the Brighton, Preston Circus to Worthing, Marine Parade station pair. Use this guide to compare Brighton and Worthing bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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, 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 Park is 1 km from Brighton city centre. Public transport options include:
Brighton, Preston Park has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Brighton, Preston Park. ATMs are aTM available at the nearby convenience store.
Ticket office support is available at Brighton, Preston Park.
Available at Brighton, Preston Park: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Brighton, Preston Park: Station is accessible with ramps for wheelchairs.
Worthing, Marine Parade has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Nearby eateries available
Wi-Fi is available at Worthing, Marine Parade. ATMs are available at Worthing, Marine Parade.
Ticket office support is available at Worthing, Marine Parade.
Available at Worthing, Marine Parade: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Worthing, Marine Parade: Wheelchair accessible.
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