- 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
$24
Average price
$43
Fastest journey
7 h 40 m
Average duration
7 h 41 m
Buses per day
33
Distance
250 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Derby to Brighton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Derby to Brighton will cost around $43 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $24.
It's difficult to get from Derby to Brighton without transferring at least once.
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NX230 · NX025Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Derby to Brighton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 48m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, and a train costs an average of $47.
Distance: 155 miles (250 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$28 Average price Cheapest | $106 Average price | $53 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 47m Average total duration 7h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 18m Average total duration Fastest 2h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Derby to Brighton:
A bus is $78 (€78) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Derby to Brighton costing on average $106 (€106).
Other travel options to Brighton take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 17m.
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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 National Express | Departure Time 02:25AM | Arrival Time 10:05AM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:40AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:10AM | Arrival Time 11:05AM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:10AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:40AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:05AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:05AM | Arrival Time 02:02PM | Duration 7h57 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 03:02PM | Duration 8h42 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:55AM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:35AM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 8h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 04:02PM | Duration 7h47 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 8h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 10:22PM | Duration 8h12 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 02:35AM | Duration 8h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:10PM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $25 |
The table below shows live departures for Derby to Brighton buses for today, Sunday, July 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 2:10 PM Derby | 8h12 | 10:22 PM Brighton | 0 transfersDirect | |
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NX230 · NX025 | 2:25 AM Derby, Bus Station | 7h40 | 10:05 AM Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 transfer | |
NX230 · NX025 | 2:25 AM Derby, Bus Station | 7h45 | 10:10 AM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 1 transfer | |
NX230 · NX025 | 2:25 AM Derby, Bus Station | 7h55 | 10:20 AM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:40 AM Derby, Bus Station | 7h50 | 10:30 AM Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:40 AM Derby, Bus Station | 7h40 | 10:20 AM Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 1 transfer | |
NX466 · NX025 | 3:10 AM Derby, Bus Station | 7h55 | 11:05 AM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 1 transfer | |
NX466 · NX025 | 3:10 AM Derby, Bus Station | 8h05 | 11:15 AM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 1 transfer | |
NX466 · NX025 | 3:10 AM Derby, Bus Station | 7h51 | 11:01 AM Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 transfer | |
NX230 · NX025 | 4:10 AM Derby, Bus Station | 8h05 | 12:15 PM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 1 transfer | |
NX230 · NX025 | 4:10 AM Derby, Bus Station | 7h55 | 12:05 PM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 1 transfer | |
NX230 · NX025 | 4:10 AM Derby, Bus Station | 7h52 | 12:02 PM Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:40 AM Derby, Bus Station | 7h50 | 12:30 PM Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:40 AM Derby, Bus Station | 7h40 | 12:20 PM Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 1 transfer | |
NX440 · NX025 | 6:20 AM Derby, Bus Station | 8h42 | 3:02 PM Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 transfer | |
NX440 · NX025 | 6:20 AM Derby, Bus Station | 8h55 | 3:15 PM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 1 transfer | |
NX440 · NX025 | 6:20 AM Derby, Bus Station | 8h45 | 3:05 PM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 1 transfer | |
NX230 · NX025 | 7:35 AM Derby, Bus Station | 8h35 | 4:10 PM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 1 transfer | |
NX230 · NX025 | 7:35 AM Derby, Bus Station | 8h32 | 4:07 PM Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 transfer | |
NX230 · NX025 | 7:35 AM Derby, Bus Station | 8h45 | 4:20 PM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 1 transfer | |
NX440 · NX025 | 9:15 AM Derby, Bus Station | 8h10 | 5:25 PM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 1 transfer | |
NX440 · NX025 | 9:15 AM Derby, Bus Station | 7h57 | 5:12 PM Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 transfer | |
NX440 · NX025 | 9:15 AM Derby, Bus Station | 8h00 | 5:15 PM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 1 transfer | |
NX230 · NX025 | 9:40 AM Derby, Bus Station | 8h50 | 6:30 PM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 1 transfer | |
NX230 · NX025 | 9:40 AM Derby, Bus Station | 9h00 | 6:40 PM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 1 transfer | |
NX230 · NX025 | 9:40 AM Derby, Bus Station | 8h47 | 6:27 PM Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 transfer | |
NX440 · NX025 | 11:45 AM Derby, Bus Station | 8h37 | 8:22 PM Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 transfer | |
NX440 · NX025 | 11:45 AM Derby, Bus Station | 8h50 | 8:35 PM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 1 transfer | |
NX440 · NX025 | 11:45 AM Derby, Bus Station | 8h40 | 8:25 PM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Derby to Brighton run on average 37 times per day, taking around 7h 17m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $16 (€16) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:50, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 155 miles (250 km) distance in 7h 47m.
Distance 155 miles (250 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price $16 (€16) |
Buses per day 37 |
Fastest bus 7h 47m |
First bus 12:50 AM |
Last bus 11:45 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.
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 Derby 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 Derby to Brighton buses use the Derby, Bus Station to Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) station pair, with some services arriving at Brighton, Preston Circus. Use this guide to compare Derby and Brighton bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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