- Must visit
Royal Pavilion
Brighton’s most famous historic palace, visited partly as a museum of royal interiors and Regency design. Known for its Indo-Islamic exterior and lavish Chinese-inspired rooms.
Cheapest price
$18
Average price
$18
Fastest journey
7 h 37 m
Average duration
7 h 37 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
199 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Coventry to Brighton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Coventry to Brighton will cost around $18 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $18.
Of the 1 buses that leave Coventry for Brighton on Sun, Jun 07, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 07 the direct buses cover the 199 km distance in an average of 7 h 37 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 37 m .
On Sun, Jun 07 the slowest buses will take 7 h 37 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 bus as it is the most popular option from Coventry to Brighton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 46m. 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 $14, and a train costs an average of $32.
Distance: 123 miles (199 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$22 Average price Cheapest | $103 Average price | $57 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 45m Average total duration 6h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 16m Average total duration Fastest 2h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Coventry to Brighton:
A bus is $81 (€66) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Coventry to Brighton costing on average $103 (€84).
Other travel options to Brighton take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 15m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:25AM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 10:51AM | Duration 6h51 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:20AM | Arrival Time 12:02PM | Duration 6h42 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 02:02PM | Duration 7h02 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 04:07PM | Duration 7h02 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 06:07PM | Duration 6h52 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:35AM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 09:07PM | Duration 7h47 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:05PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 12:35AM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 12:15AM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 11:05PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 01:35AM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 02:45AM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $38 |
The table below shows live departures for Coventry to Brighton buses for today, Saturday, June 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX460 · NX025 | Delayed 5:20 AM 2:25 AMCoventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 7h30 | 9:55 AM Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 transfer | |
NX460 · NX025 | Delayed 5:20 AM 2:25 AMCoventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 7h45 | 10:10 AM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 1 transfer | |
NX460 · NX025 | Delayed 5:20 AM 5:00 AMCoventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 7h15 | 12:15 PM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 1 transfer | |
NX460 · NX025 | Delayed 5:20 AM 5:00 AMCoventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 7h02 | 12:02 PM Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 transfer | |
NX460 · NX025 | On time 6:20 AM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 6h55 | 1:15 PM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 1 transfer | |
NX460 · NX025 | On time 6:20 AM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 6h42 | 1:02 PM Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 transfer | |
NX460 · NX025 | On time 7:00 AM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 7h02 | 2:02 PM Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 transfer | |
NX460 · NX025 | On time 7:00 AM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 7h15 | 2:15 PM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:50 AM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 4h30 | 12:20 PM Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:50 AM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 4h40 | 12:30 PM Brighton | 1 transfer | |
NX460 · NX025 | On time 9:05 AM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 7h02 | 4:07 PM Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 transfer | |
NX460 · NX025 | On time 9:05 AM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 7h15 | 4:20 PM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 1 transfer | |
NX460 · NX025 | On time 11:15 AM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 6h52 | 6:07 PM Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 transfer | |
NX460 · NX025 | On time 11:15 AM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 7h05 | 6:20 PM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:35 AM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 5h10 | 4:45 PM Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:35 AM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 5h20 | 4:55 PM Brighton | 1 transfer | |
NX460 · NX025 | On time 1:20 PM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 7h50 | 9:10 PM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 1 transfer | |
NX460 · NX025 | On time 1:20 PM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 7h37 | 8:57 PM Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 transfer | |
NX460 · NX025 | On time 3:05 PM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 7h00 | 10:05 PM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 1 transfer | |
NX460 · NX025 | On time 3:05 PM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 6h47 | 9:52 PM Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 transfer | |
NX460 · NX025 | On time 5:15 PM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 7h20 | 12:35 AM Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 transfer | |
NX460 · NX025 | On time 5:15 PM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 7h30 | 12:45 AM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:30 PM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 4h35 | 11:05 PM Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:30 PM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 4h45 | 11:15 PM Brighton | 1 transfer | |
NX460 · NX025 | On time 8:10 PM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 6h35 | 2:45 AM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 1 transfer | |
NX460 · NX025 | On time 8:10 PM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 6h25 | 2:35 AM Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Coventry to Brighton run on average 31 times per day, taking around 6h 15m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $14 (€11) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 123 miles (199 km) distance in 5h 55m.
Distance 123 miles (199 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price $14 (€11) |
Buses per day 31 |
Fastest bus 5h 55m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Discover the best of Brighton — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Brighton trip today.
Brighton’s most famous historic palace, visited partly as a museum of royal interiors and Regency design. Known for its Indo-Islamic exterior and lavish Chinese-inspired rooms.
City museum in the Royal Pavilion Estate with fine art, fashion, design, and local history collections. A strong all-round introduction to Brighton’s culture and heritage.
Natural history museum with Victorian displays, bird collections, fossils, and insects. Popular with visitors seeking an unusual, old-school museum experience.
Brighton’s best-known historic quarter, a maze of narrow alleyways filled with independent shops and atmospheric streets. Essential for first-time visitors.
Creative shopping and street-art district known for independent stores, cafés, and colorful character. Especially popular with younger visitors and on social media.
Long promenade with beach views, arches, street life, and classic seaside atmosphere. One of the city’s main walking areas from Hove to the Marina.
A traditional hard-boiled seaside sweet, usually striped through the middle with the town name. It is one of Brighton’s most iconic nostalgic treats.
Fresh battered fish with chips is a classic meal on the Brighton seafront, reflecting the city’s long relationship with the sea and British coastal dining.
A rich local dish of smoked haddock baked in a creamy sauce, often with cheese or mustard. It is associated with Sussex coastal cooking and seafood traditions.
A celebrated vegetarian restaurant in Brighton, known for creative meat-free cooking and an inventive, long-running menu.
A stylish seafront restaurant known for seafood, grilled fish, and polished modern British cooking with sea views.
A well-known steak and seafood restaurant with a smart but relaxed setting, recognized for charcoal cooking and quality British produce.
Prices are high by UK standards, especially for hotels and dining in central seafront areas, though pubs and takeaway spots can be reasonable.
Service is sometimes included. If not, tip 10-12.5% in restaurants for good service. Round up in taxis. Tipping is optional in cafes, pubs, and for counter service.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Coventry 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.

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