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The cheapest and fastest buses from Newcastle to Brighton
Showing times and prices for May 04
Cheapest price
$64
Average price
$66
Fastest journey
11 h 5 m
Average duration
11 h 19 m
Buses per day
15
Distance
471 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Newcastle to Brighton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Newcastle to Brighton will cost around $66 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $64.
Fast buses
It's difficult to get from Newcastle to Brighton without transferring at least once.
NX591 · NX0251:30 PM11h07Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station12:37 AMBrighton, York Place (St Peter's Church)$641One-way1 transfer- NX426 · NX0255:30 AM11h32Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station5:02 PMBrighton, Preston Circus$641One-way1 transfer
- NX426 · NX0255:30 AM11h35Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station5:05 PMBrighton, York Place (St Peter's Church)$641One-way1 transfer
- NX591 · NX0251:30 PM11h05Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station12:35 AMBrighton, Preston Circus$641One-way1 transfer
- NX426 · NX0255:30 AM11h45Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station5:15 PMBrighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z)$641One-way1 transfer
- NX591 · NX0251:30 PM11h05Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station12:35 AMBrighton, Preston Circus$641One-way1 transfer
- NX591 · NX0251:30 PM11h07Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station12:37 AMBrighton, York Place (St Peter's Church)$641One-way1 transfer
- NX591 · NX0251:30 PM11h15Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station12:45 AMBrighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z)$641One-way1 transfer
- NX426 · NX0255:30 AM11h32Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station5:02 PMBrighton, Preston Circus$641One-way1 transfer
- NX426 · NX0255:30 AM11h35Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station5:05 PMBrighton, York Place (St Peter's Church)$641One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Newcastle to Brighton
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Newcastle to Brighton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $30. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 15m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $30, and a flight costs an average of $168.
Distance: 292 miles (471 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight |
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$52 Average price Cheapest | $137 Average price | $270 Average price |
10h 57m Average total duration 10h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 7m Average total duration 4h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.4 - 2.8kg CO2 emissions |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Newcastle to Brighton Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:45AM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 11h20 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:15AM | Arrival Time 05:12PM | Duration 11h57 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 05:02PM | Duration 11h32 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 06:27PM | Duration 12h27 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 12h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 07:02PM | Duration 11h47 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 12h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 12h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 11h50 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 12:35AM | Duration 11h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 02:37AM | Duration 11h52 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 02:45AM | Duration 11h45 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Live departures
Newcastle to Brighton bus times
The table below shows live departures for Newcastle to Brighton buses for today, Sunday, May 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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| NX426 · NX025 | Delayed 1:15 PM 7:15 AMNewcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 11h47 | 7:02 PM Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 transfer | |
| NX426 · NX025 | Delayed 1:15 PM 7:15 AMNewcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 11h50 | 11:37 PM 11:37 PMBrighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 1 transfer | |
| NX426 · NX025 | Delayed 1:15 PM 7:15 AMNewcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 12h00 | 7:15 PM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 1 transfer | |
| NX426 · NX025 | Delayed 1:15 PM 8:15 AMNewcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 11h50 | 11:37 PM 11:37 PMBrighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 1 transfer | |
| NX426 · NX025 | Delayed 1:15 PM 8:15 AMNewcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 11h47 | 8:02 PM Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 transfer | |
| NX426 · NX025 | Delayed 1:15 PM 8:15 AMNewcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 12h00 | 8:15 PM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 1 transfer | |
| NX591 · NX025 | Delayed 2:55 PM 1:30 PMNewcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 11h05 | 12:35 AM Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 transfer | |
| NX591 · NX025 | Delayed 2:55 PM 1:30 PMNewcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 11h07 | 12:37 AM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 1 transfer | |
| NX591 · NX025 | Delayed 2:55 PM 1:30 PMNewcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 11h15 | 12:45 AM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 1 transfer | |
| NX426 · NX025 | On time 3:00 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 11h45 | 2:45 AM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 1 transfer | |
| NX426 · NX025 | On time 3:00 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 11h37 | 2:37 AM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 1 transfer | |
| NX426 · NX025 | On time 3:00 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 11h35 | 2:35 AM Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 transfer | |
| Monday, May 4 | |||||
| NX426 · NX025 | On time 5:30 AM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 11h32 | 5:02 PM Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 transfer | |
| NX426 · NX025 | 5:30 AM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 11h35 | 5:05 PM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 1 transfer | |
| NX426 · NX025 | On time 5:30 AM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 11h45 | 5:15 PM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 1 transfer | |
| NX426 · NX025 | 7:15 AM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 11h50 | 7:05 PM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 1 transfer | |
| NX426 · NX025 | On time 7:15 AM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 12h00 | 7:15 PM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 1 transfer | |
| NX426 · NX025 | On time 7:15 AM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 11h47 | 7:02 PM Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 transfer | |
| NX426 · NX025 | 8:15 AM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 11h50 | 8:05 PM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 1 transfer | |
| NX426 · NX025 | On time 8:15 AM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 11h47 | 8:02 PM Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 transfer | |
| NX426 · NX025 | On time 8:15 AM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 12h00 | 8:15 PM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 1 transfer | |
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National Express operates all buses services from Newcastle to Brighton.
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Newcastle to Brighton
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Buses from Newcastle to Brighton run on average 17 times per day, taking around 10h 27m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $30 (€24) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:02, the last at 23:15. The fastest bus covers the 292 miles (471 km) distance in 11h 5m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 292 miles (471 km) |
Average bus duration 10h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price $30 (€24) |
Buses per day 17 |
Fastest bus 11h 5m |
First bus 12:02 AM |
Last bus 11:15 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 35 days |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Bus providers: National Express from Newcastle to BrightonYou can travel by bus between Newcastle to Brighton with National Express for as low as $30 (€24). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
National Express
About
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach company, operating over 550 services per day and serving more than 900 destinations nationwide. It also runs frequent services to major UK airports — including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and Bristol — 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and offer free Wi-Fi and onboard entertainment. Most vehicles are equipped with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, allowing you to charge your phone or laptop during your journey. Ticket options include Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare, with the latter providing maximum flexibility for cancellations or changes.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
11h 5m
Cheapest Price
$30 (€24)
Luggage included
Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible toilets.
Bikes
Folding Bikes are allowed; non-folding bikes are not allowed.
FAQs: Bus from Newcastle to Brighton
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Newcastle 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.
Cheap bus tickets from Newcastle to Brighton can start from as little as $30 (€24) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Newcastle to Brighton is $52 (€42) ; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by bus from Newcastle to Brighton is 11h 5m to travel the 292 miles (471 km) long journey. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest bus from Newcastle to Brighton leaves at 12:02 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest bus from Newcastle to Brighton leaves at 11:15 PM.
There are 17 buses a day from Newcastle to Brighton which require at least one change with National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer buses.
When taking a bus from Newcastle to Brighton, you can count on National Express for the best way to get you to Brighton. You can also check all possible bus companies who offer a service between Newcastle and Brighton and compare the amenities they offer before buying a bus ticket.
A trip to Brighton from Newcastle is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 11h 5m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a bus from Newcastle to Brighton is October.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Newcastle and Brighton including taking a bus, train, and flight.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the bus from Newcastle to Brighton:
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the bus from Newcastle to Brighton for bus company National Express.
Some of the most interesting sights to explore in Brighton are:
- Royal Pavilion, an exotic palace with Indian and Chinese architectural influences and lavish interiors
- Brighton Pier, a historic pier offering amusement rides, arcade games, and seaside views
- Brighton Beach, a popular pebble beach known for its vibrant atmosphere and water sports
- The Lanes, a maze of narrow streets filled with independent shops, cafes, and antique stores
- Brighton Museum & Art Gallery, a cultural venue featuring diverse exhibits on art, history, and design.
The best things to do in Brighton include:
- Explore the vibrant street art scene in Brighton, with guided tours available to discover hidden murals and graffiti
- Visit the British Airways i360, a futuristic observation tower offering panoramic views of the city and coastline
- Enjoy a performance at the Brighton Dome, a renowned venue hosting music, theatre, and dance events
- Take a scenic walk along the Undercliff Walk, a picturesque path offering stunning views of the cliffs and sea
- Experience the nightlife in Brighton's bustling bars and clubs, known for their lively atmosphere and diverse music scenes.
Whether you can cancel your bus ticket from Newcastle to Brighton depends on the bus companies:
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the bus with bus company National Express.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the bus from Newcastle to Brighton.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a bus ticket from Newcastle to Brighton:
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a bus ticket from Newcastle to Brighton:
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the bus from Newcastle to Brighton.
You can reserve your seat on the bus from Newcastle to Brighton with the following bus company: National Express
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the bus from Newcastle to Brighton with the following bus company: National Express.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the bus from Newcastle to Brighton with the following bus company: National Express.
Since neither Newcastle nor Brighton are in the Schengen Area, passport requirements depend on the specific immigration rules of United Kingdom and United Kingdom. Entry and visa requirements can be subject to change. For the latest information, check with your destination's embassy or consulate.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Newcastle to Brighton among Omio's users.
The currency used in the United Kingdom is the British Pound Sterling (GBP). For travelers, using a card is generally more convenient and widely accepted, especially in cities and for transportation tickets, though carrying some cash can be useful for small purchases or in rural areas.
In Brighton, travelers should be cautious of pickpocketing, especially in crowded areas like the pier, the Lanes, and busy streets. Scams involving overcharging in taxis and unlicensed cabs are reported, so it’s advisable to use licensed services or pre-book transportation. Additionally, travelers should be wary of fake charity collectors and street vendors selling counterfeit goods. Staying vigilant and securing personal belongings can help ensure a safe visit.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Newcastle to Brighton
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Brighton
The major bus station for departures in Newcastle is Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station for your trip from Newcastle to Brighton.
Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station
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The major bus station for arrivals in Brighton is Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church). Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) for your trip to Brighton from Newcastle.
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