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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
$12
Average price
$23
Fastest journey
2 h 50 m
Average duration
4 h 3 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
118 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Luton to Brighton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Luton to Brighton will cost around $23 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $12.
Of the 5 buses that leave Luton for Brighton on Tue, Jun 16, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 16 the direct buses cover the 118 km distance in an average of 4 h 3 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 50 m .
On Tue, Jun 16 the slowest buses will take 6 h 45 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 Luton 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 1h 59m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a train costs an average of $22.
Distance: 73 miles (118 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$21 Average price Cheapest | $36 Average price | $32 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 41m Average total duration 3h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 29m Average total duration Fastest 1h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg 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 Luton to Brighton:
A bus is $15 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Brighton costing on average $36 (€29).
Other travel options to Brighton take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 11m.
Tickets start at around $21 (€17) compared to roughly $32 (€26) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $11 (€9). The journey takes 3h 11m versus 1h 53m 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.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus.
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 12:10AM | Arrival Time 04:35AM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:50AM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:50AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:05AM | Arrival Time 10:05AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 12:02PM | Duration 3h52 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 02:02PM | Duration 4h22 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:35AM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:25AM | Arrival Time 03:02PM | Duration 3h37 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:35AM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 04:07PM | Duration 3h52 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 05:12PM | Duration 3h42 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:25PM | Arrival Time 07:27PM | Duration 4h02 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 08:22PM | Duration 4h17 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 09:07PM | Duration 3h47 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 11:05PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 12:35AM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25PM | Arrival Time 12:25AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 02:35AM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:25PM | Arrival Time 01:15AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:05PM | Arrival Time 03:25AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:35PM | Arrival Time 04:25AM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
The table below shows live departures for Luton to Brighton buses for today, Monday, June 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX230 · NX025 | Delayed 8:40 AM 1:50 AMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 4h25 | 6:15 AM Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 transfer | |
NX230 · NX025 | Delayed 8:40 AM 3:50 AMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 4h00 | 7:50 AM Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 transfer | |
NX230 · NX025 | Delayed 8:40 AM 6:05 AMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 4h00 | 10:05 AM Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 transfer | |
NX230 · NX025 | Delayed 8:40 AM 8:10 AMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 3h52 | 12:02 PM Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 9:15 AM Luton | 3h15 | 12:30 PM Brighton | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:15 AM Luton | 3h05 | 12:20 PM Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX230 · NX025 | On time 9:40 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 4h22 | 2:02 PM Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 transfer | |
NX230 · NX025 | On time 11:25 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 3h37 | 3:02 PM Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 11:35 AM Luton | 3h20 | 2:55 PM Brighton | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:35 AM Luton | 3h10 | 2:45 PM Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX240 · NX025 | On time 12:15 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 3h52 | 4:07 PM Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 transfer | |
NX230 · NX025 | On time 1:30 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 3h42 | 5:12 PM Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 transfer | |
NX230 · NX025 | On time 3:25 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 4h02 | 7:27 PM Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 transfer | |
NX230 · NX025 | On time 4:05 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 4h17 | 8:22 PM Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 transfer | |
NX230 · NX025 | On time 5:20 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 3h47 | 9:07 PM Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 transfer | |
NX230 · NX025 | On time 7:00 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 4h20 | 11:20 PM Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 8:15 PM Luton | 2h50 | 11:05 PM Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:15 PM Luton | 3h00 | 11:15 PM Brighton | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX231 · NX025 | On time 9:10 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 3h25 | 12:35 AM Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 transfer | |
NX231 · NX025 | On time 10:10 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 4h25 | 2:35 AM Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 10:25 PM Luton | 2h50 | 1:15 AM Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:25 PM Luton | 3h00 | 1:25 AM Brighton | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Luton to Brighton run on average 19 times per day, taking around 3h 11m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $11 (€9) if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:01, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 73 miles (118 km) distance in 2h 50m.
Distance 73 miles (118 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price $11 (€9) |
Buses per day 19 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 2h 50m |
First bus 12:01 AM |
Last bus 11:50 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.
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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