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Brighton Museum & Art Gallery
Major city museum in the Royal Pavilion Estate with fine art, fashion, design, and local history collections.
Cheapest price
$30
Average price
$42
Fastest journey
8 h 5 m
Average duration
8 h 16 m
Buses per day
43
Distance
344 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Leeds to Brighton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leeds to Brighton will cost around $42 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $30.
It's difficult to get from Leeds to Brighton without transferring at least once.
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NX561 · NX025Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leeds to Brighton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 48m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a train costs an average of $66.
Distance: 213 miles (344 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$34 Average price Cheapest | $109 Average price | $91 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 2m Average total duration 8h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 18m Average total duration Fastest 3h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Leeds to Brighton:
A bus is $75 (€62) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Brighton costing on average $109 (€90).
Other travel options to Brighton take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 32m.
You'll arrive about {timeSavings} sooner ({durationInMinutes} by bus vs {drivingDurationInMinutes} by car) and save roughly {savingsAmount} compared to fuel and tolls ({cheapestPrice} vs {drivingPriceInCents}). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
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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 01:00AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 10h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 10h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:15AM | Arrival Time 04:55PM | Duration 11h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:15AM | Arrival Time 02:02PM | Duration 8h47 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 03:02PM | Duration 8h47 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 04:07PM | Duration 8h52 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 05:12PM | Duration 9h27 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 8h55 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 08:22PM | Duration 8h52 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 09:07PM | Duration 8h37 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 09:52PM | Duration 8h22 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 9h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 11:35PM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 12:45AM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 02:35AM | Duration 8h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 03:35AM | Duration 8h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:40PM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 10h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
The table below shows live departures for Leeds to Brighton buses for tomorrow, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX466 · NX025 | 1:00 AM Leeds, Coach Station | 10h05 | 11:05 AM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 1 transfer | |
NX466 · NX025 | On time 1:00 AM Leeds, Coach Station | 10h15 | 11:15 AM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 1 transfer | |
NX466 · NX025 | Delayed 1:00 AM Leeds, Coach Station | 10h01 | 12:02 PM 12:02 PMBrighton, Preston Circus | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:00 AM Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre) | 10h15 | 12:15 PM Brighton | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:00 AM Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre) | 10h05 | 12:05 PM Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:15 AM Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre) | 11h40 | 4:55 PM Brighton | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:15 AM Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre) | 11h30 | 4:45 PM Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 1 transfer | |
NX561 · NX025 | On time 6:15 AM Leeds, Coach Station | 8h47 | 3:02 PM Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 transfer | |
NX561 · NX025 | On time 6:15 AM Leeds, Coach Station | 8h50 | 3:05 PM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 1 transfer | |
NX561 · NX025 | On time 6:15 AM Leeds, Coach Station | 9h00 | 3:15 PM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 1 transfer | |
NX561 · NX025 | On time 7:15 AM Leeds, Coach Station | 8h55 | 4:10 PM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 1 transfer | |
NX561 · NX025 | On time 7:15 AM Leeds, Coach Station | 8h52 | 4:07 PM Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 transfer | |
NX561 · NX025 | On time 7:15 AM Leeds, Coach Station | 9h05 | 4:20 PM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 1 transfer | |
NX561 · NX025 | On time 9:30 AM Leeds, Coach Station | 9h00 | 6:30 PM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 1 transfer | |
NX561 · NX025 | On time 9:30 AM Leeds, Coach Station | 9h10 | 6:40 PM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 1 transfer | |
NX561 · NX025 | On time 9:30 AM Leeds, Coach Station | 8h57 | 6:27 PM Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 transfer | |
NX561 · NX025 | On time 12:20 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 8h50 | 9:10 PM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 1 transfer | |
NX561 · NX025 | On time 12:20 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 8h47 | 9:07 PM Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 transfer | |
NX561 · NX025 | On time 12:20 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 9h00 | 9:20 PM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 1 transfer | |
NX561 · NX025 | On time 1:40 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 9h42 | 11:22 PM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 1 transfer | |
NX561 · NX025 | On time 1:40 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 9h50 | 11:30 PM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 1 transfer | |
NX561 · NX025 | On time 1:40 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 9h40 | 11:20 PM Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 transfer | |
NX591 · NX025 | 4:30 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 8h07 | 12:37 AM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 1 transfer | |
NX591 · NX025 | On time 4:30 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 8h05 | 12:35 AM Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 transfer | |
NX591 · NX025 | On time 4:30 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 8h15 | 12:45 AM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 1 transfer | |
NX561 · NX025 | On time 7:00 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 8h30 | 3:30 AM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 1 transfer | |
NX561 · NX025 | On time 7:00 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 8h25 | 3:25 AM Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 transfer | |
NX561 · NX025 | On time 7:00 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 8h35 | 3:35 AM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Leeds to Brighton run on average 31 times per day, taking around 8h 32m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $11 (€9) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 213 miles (344 km) distance in 8h 5m.
Distance 213 miles (344 km) |
Average bus duration 8h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price $11 (€9) |
Buses per day 31 |
Fastest bus 8h 5m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Best time to book 14 days |
Discover the best of Brighton — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Brighton trip today.
Major city museum in the Royal Pavilion Estate with fine art, fashion, design, and local history collections.
Contemporary art gallery in a converted church, known for ambitious installations and events.
Local museum focused on craft, design, film, toys, and community creativity in a historic villa.
Historic maze of narrow lanes filled with independent shops and classic Brighton atmosphere near the seafront.
Bohemian shopping and street-art district known for indie stores, colorful streets, and youthful energy.
Classic promenade area for walking, beach views, sunsets, and easy access to major attractions.
A traditional hard-boiled stick of seaside sugar candy, closely associated with Brighton’s pier and beach culture.
Fresh battered fish with chips is a classic British seaside meal and especially popular in Brighton.
A rich local fish dish, usually smoked haddock baked with cream and cheese, linked to Sussex coastal cooking.
One of Brighton’s most established seafood restaurants, serving oysters, fish and refined British classics in an elegant setting.
A highly regarded central Brighton restaurant serving bold Indian dishes with a modern presentation and lively atmosphere.
A stylish seafood and champagne bar in The Lanes, popular for oysters, shellfish platters and celebratory meals.
Prices are high by UK standards, especially for hotels and dining near the seafront. Budget options exist, but overall costs are above average.
Service is sometimes included. If not, tip 10-12.5% in restaurants for good service. Round up in taxis. Tipping is not expected for counter service, but small change is appreciated.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leeds 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 Leeds to Brighton buses use the Leeds, Coach Station to Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) station pair, with some services arriving at Brighton, Preston Circus. Use this guide to compare Leeds and Brighton bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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