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Compare train and bus for Newhaven to Brighton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Newhaven to Brighton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 28m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $4, and a bus costs an average of $9.
Distance: 8 miles (14 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$9 Average price | $9 Average price Cheapest | $4 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 23m Average total duration 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 58m Average total duration Fastest 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
The cheapest way to travel from Newhaven to Brighton is a train with an average price of $9 (€7).
This is compared to other travel options from Newhaven to Brighton:
A train is $0.06 (€0.05) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Newhaven to Brighton costing on average $9 (€7).
The fastest way to travel from Newhaven to Brighton is by train with an average journey time of 28m.
Other travel options to Brighton take longer:
Bus takes on average 53m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Newhaven and Brighton including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Newhaven to Brighton among Omio's users.
Take the bus. On this route, it's both cheaper and quicker than driving.
You'll arrive about -1h -22m sooner (53m by bus vs 31m by car) and save roughly $-4.32 (€-3.57) compared to fuel and tolls ($9 (€7) vs $4 (€4)). 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.
Direct coaches are operated by Brighton & Hove.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Newhaven to Brighton Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator Brighton & Hove | Departure Time 05:13AM | Arrival Time 05:39AM | Duration 0h26 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Brighton & Hove | Departure Time 05:29AM | Arrival Time 05:57AM | Duration 0h28 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Brighton & Hove | Departure Time 05:36AM | Arrival Time 06:14AM | Duration 0h38 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Brighton & Hove | Departure Time 05:44AM | Arrival Time 06:12AM | Duration 0h28 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Brighton & Hove | Departure Time 05:59AM | Arrival Time 06:28AM | Duration 0h29 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Brighton & Hove | Departure Time 06:04AM | Arrival Time 06:33AM | Duration 0h29 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Brighton & Hove | Departure Time 06:08AM | Arrival Time 06:38AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Brighton & Hove | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 06:52AM | Duration 0h42 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Brighton & Hove | Departure Time 06:16AM | Arrival Time 06:48AM | Duration 0h32 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Brighton & Hove | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 06:53AM | Duration 0h33 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Brighton & Hove | Departure Time 06:24AM | Arrival Time 06:58AM | Duration 0h34 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Brighton & Hove | Departure Time 06:33AM | Arrival Time 07:09AM | Duration 0h36 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Brighton & Hove | Departure Time 06:37AM | Arrival Time 07:26AM | Duration 0h49 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Brighton & Hove | Departure Time 06:42AM | Arrival Time 07:19AM | Duration 0h37 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Brighton & Hove | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 07:29AM | Duration 0h39 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Brighton & Hove | Departure Time 06:58AM | Arrival Time 07:38AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Brighton & Hove | Departure Time 07:04AM | Arrival Time 07:58AM | Duration 0h54 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Brighton & Hove | Departure Time 07:08AM | Arrival Time 07:51AM | Duration 0h43 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Brighton & Hove | Departure Time 07:18AM | Arrival Time 08:03AM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Brighton & Hove | Departure Time 07:29AM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 0h46 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Brighton & Hove | Departure Time 07:39AM | Arrival Time 08:26AM | Duration 0h47 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Brighton & Hove | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 08:37AM | Duration 0h47 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Brighton & Hove | Departure Time 08:01AM | Arrival Time 08:48AM | Duration 0h47 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Brighton & Hove | Departure Time 08:12AM | Arrival Time 08:59AM | Duration 0h47 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Southern | Departure Time 08:21AM | Arrival Time 09:08AM | Duration 0h47 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Brighton & Hove | Departure Time 08:23AM | Arrival Time 09:07AM | Duration 0h44 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Brighton & Hove | Departure Time 08:35AM | Arrival Time 09:17AM | Duration 0h42 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Brighton & Hove | Departure Time 08:46AM | Arrival Time 09:26AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Brighton & Hove | Departure Time 08:57AM | Arrival Time 09:35AM | Duration 0h38 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Brighton & Hove | Departure Time 09:09AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 0h36 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Brighton & Hove | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 0h35 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Brighton & Hove | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 10:04AM | Duration 0h34 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Southern | Departure Time 09:37AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 0h58 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Brighton & Hove | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 10:14AM | Duration 0h34 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Brighton & Hove | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 10:23AM | Duration 0h33 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Brighton & Hove | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 10:33AM | Duration 0h33 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Brighton & Hove | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 10:43AM | Duration 0h33 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Brighton & Hove | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 10:53AM | Duration 0h33 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Brighton & Hove | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 11:03AM | Duration 0h33 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Brighton & Hove | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 11:13AM | Duration 0h33 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Brighton & Hove | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 11:23AM | Duration 0h33 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Brighton & Hove | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 11:33AM | Duration 0h33 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Brighton & Hove | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 11:43AM | Duration 0h33 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Brighton & Hove | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 11:53AM | Duration 0h33 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Brighton & Hove | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 12:03PM | Duration 0h33 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Brighton & Hove | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 12:13PM | Duration 0h33 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Brighton & Hove | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 12:23PM | Duration 0h33 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Brighton & Hove | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 12:34PM | Duration 0h34 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Brighton & Hove | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 12:44PM | Duration 0h34 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Brighton & Hove | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 12:54PM | Duration 0h34 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Brighton & Hove | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 01:04PM | Duration 0h34 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Brighton & Hove | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 01:14PM | Duration 0h34 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Newhaven to Brighton
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Buses from Newhaven to Brighton run on average 7 times per day, taking around 53m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $9 (€7) but you can travel from only $4 (€4) by train.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:02, the last at 23:57. The fastest bus covers the 8 miles (14 km) distance in 47m.
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.
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Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from $4 (€4)
Distance 8 miles (14 km) |
Average bus duration 53m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 (€7) |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 47m |
First bus 5:02 AM |
Last bus 11:57 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Thu |
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from $4 (€4)
Bus providers: Brighton & Hove from Newhaven to BrightonYou can travel by bus between Newhaven to Brighton with Brighton & Hove for as low as $4 (€4). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
Brighton & Hove
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
26m
Cheapest Price
$5 (€4)
Brighton & Hove frequency
50 a day
Complete guide to Brighton
Things to do in Brighton
Discover the best of Brighton — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Brighton trip today.
- Recommended
Hove Museum of Creativity
Family-friendly museum in a Victorian villa, known for toys, film exhibits, craft, and local design displays.
- Recommended
Booth Museum of Natural History
Compact natural history museum with Victorian displays, bird collections, fossils, and educational exhibits.
- Must visit
The Lanes
Historic maze of narrow alleyways filled with independent shops and distinctive character, central to Brighton's identity.
- Must visit
North Laine
Creative shopping and street-art district known for colourful facades, indie culture, and lively local atmosphere.
- Must visit
Brighton Seafront
Classic promenade area for walking, sea views, and easy access to major sights such as the pier and i360.
Fish And Chips
Fresh white fish in crisp batter with chips, a classic British seaside meal strongly associated with Brighton’s seafront.
Sussex Smokie
A traditional Sussex dish of smoked haddock baked in a creamy sauce, often with cheese; a regional comfort food from the surrounding county.
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
Brighton Rock
A hard boiled striped sugar sweet sold in sticks, famous as a nostalgic Brighton seaside treat.
The Ginger Pig
Respected gastropub near Hove serving modern British cooking with quality ingredients in a relaxed upscale room.
The Coal Shed Brighton
Established steak and seafood restaurant known for charcoal grilling, smart interiors, and strong local produce.
Riddle And Finns The Lanes
Well-known seafood and oyster venue in The Lanes, popular for shellfish platters and a lively yet polished setting.
Pound Sterling
Prices are high by UK standards, especially for hotels and dining in central seafront areas, though pubs, cafés, and takeaway spots can still be reasonable.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- GBP 8-15 for takeaway or a simple lunch.
- Mid-range
- GBP 18-35 per person at a casual restaurant.
- Fine dining
- GBP 60+ per person at upscale restaurants.
- Coffee
- GBP 3-4.50 for a cappuccino or latte.
Tipping culture
Service charge may be added in restaurants; if not, tip 10-12.5% for good service. Round up in taxis. Small tips are optional in cafés, bars, hotels, and for delivery.
Brighton & Hove Buses
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Prices
- Single ticket
- GBP 2.00
- Day pass
- GBP 5.50
To the city center
Brighton, Preston Circus -> Brighton Railway Station
- Distance
- 1.2 km
- Travel time
- 8 min
- Tap on with contactless or buy tickets in the Brighton & Hove Buses app; card payment is accepted on buses.
- A City Saver day ticket is usually the best value if you plan multiple bus trips in one day.
FAQs: Bus from Newhaven to Brighton
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Newhaven 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 Newhaven to Brighton can start from as little as $9 (€7) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Newhaven to Brighton is $9 (€7) ; 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 Newhaven to Brighton is 47m to travel the 8 miles (14 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 Newhaven to Brighton leaves at 5:02 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest bus from Newhaven to Brighton leaves at 11:57 PM.
Yes, there are 3 direct buses a day from Newhaven to Brighton with Brighton & Hove. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct buses.
When taking a bus from Newhaven to Brighton, you can count on Brighton & Hove for the best way to get you to Brighton. You can also check all possible bus companies who offer a service between Newhaven and Brighton and compare the amenities they offer before buying a bus ticket.
A day trip to Brighton from Newhaven is worth doing with a journey time of 47m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a bus from Newhaven to Brighton is December.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Newhaven and Brighton including taking a train and bus.
No, the bus from Newhaven to Brighton has no accessibility options.
No, there are no bathrooms on board the bus from Newhaven to Brighton.
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.
No, bikes are not allowed on board the bus from Newhaven to Brighton.
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.
No, there is no food available to purchase on board the bus from Newhaven to Brighton.
No, luggage for the bus from Newhaven to Brighton needs to be booked in addition.
No, there are no additional luggage options for the bus from Newhaven to Brighton.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the bus from Newhaven to Brighton.
No, there are no USB plugs on board the bus from Newhaven to Brighton.
No, there is no WiFi on board the bus from Newhaven to Brighton.
Since neither Newhaven 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 train as it is the most popular way to get from Newhaven 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.
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