Cambridge to Brighton bus with National Express

Bus from Cambridge to Brighton

Buses from Cambridge to Brighton run regularly from Monday to Sunday, with a similar number of services on each day. There are no direct services from Cambridge to Brighton, and all of them have one change. Journey times can be shorter or longer depending on the day of the week and the time of day, but most buses take around 6 hours to reach Brighton. 

How long is the journey by bus from Cambridge to Brighton?

The fastest buses from Cambridge to Brighton tend to leave late in the evening, and take around 5 hours and 35 minutes. During rush hour, such as at around 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., this can increase to around 7 hours and 10 minutes. Journey times may also increase due to the length of time between changes, usually at Heathrow Airport, and especially on Sundays.

How many buses are there from Cambridge to Brighton?

There are around 13 buses from Cambridge to Brighton each day, with the same amount of services on weekdays and weekends. The first Bus of the day tends to leave at around 3:00 a.m., before more regular services start at around 5:00 a.m. There are more buses around breakfast time, lunchtime, and teatime, with reduced services in the midmorning and mid-afternoon. The last bus of the day usually leaves at just before 9:00 p.m.

What are the departure and arrival stations for buses from Cambridge to Brighton? 

Departure bus station: Cambridge Parkside Bus Station. The bus station is located 0.4 miles from the city center, around an 8 minute walk down Parker Street. Buses leave for the city center every 30 minutes and take around 7 minutes. Cambridge Parkside Bus Station is about 0.8 miles from Cambridge Train Station, which can be reached on foot or by bus. There are various bus stops by the bus station, as well as a taxi rank. There are sheltered seating areas by the bus stops, and shops and cafés nearby. 

Arrival bus station: Brighton Bus Station. This station is situated right by the seafront, and is 0.8 miles from Brighton Train Station - around a 20 minute walk. There are multiple bus services that leave for the train station every hour, and these take around 10 minutes. There are also several buses that connect the bus station to the London Road Train Station. There are no facilities at Brighton Bus Station apart from a small bus stop with some seats, but there are public bathrooms and shops nearby.

Which bus providers travel from Cambridge to Brighton?

All of the buses from Cambridge to Brighton are provided by National Express. 

National Express Cambridge to Brighton

Most of the National Express buses from Cambridge to Brighton have one stop, usually at Heathrow Airport or London Victoria Bus Station. Services run every day of the week, from early in the morning until around 9:00 p.m., with the same number of services on Saturdays and Sundays. The journey time of buses to Brighton can vary depending on the day of the week and the time of day but generally National Express buses take around 6 hours.

Cambridge to Brighton Bus: Services on Board

Passengers are permitted to bring 2 - 3 pieces of luggage on board National Express buses. Hand luggage bags must be soft and fit the maximum specified dimensions, and any hard cases or briefcases must be stored in the hold. Travelers can then bring two medium suitcases, up to 20 kg, or one large suitcase up to 20 kg, as long as they are below the dimension limits National Express specifies. Bikes cannot be brought on National Express buses, unless they are folding bikes in a protective case, and they count as part of the baggage allowance. Passengers with extra baggage may be able to bring it but will need to pay an extra fee. Pushchairs are allowed onto buses as long as they can be properly folded up. No pets are allowed on board, but assistance dogs are always welcome as long as they are secured on a lead. There are no first class seating areas on National Express buses, but all of the seats benefit from free WiFi and inbuilt TV screens. Disabled passengers do not need to reserve assistance in advance but National Express recommend calling ahead 36 hours before travel to ensure there is space on the Bus, and that all of the conditions for traveling with a wheelchair are met.