The cheapest and fastest buses from Oxford to Brighton
Cheapest price
$58
Average price
$62
Fastest journey
3 h 20 m
Average duration
3 h 37 m
Buses per day
54
Distance
129 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Oxford to Brighton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Oxford to Brighton will cost around $62 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $58.
It's difficult to get from Oxford to Brighton without transferring at least once.
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Compare bus and train for Oxford to Brighton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Oxford to Brighton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €34. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 32m. 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 €34, and a train costs an average of €25.
Distance: 80 miles (129 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
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€45 Average price Cheapest | €65 Average price |
3h 56m Average total duration 3h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 2m Average total duration Fastest 2h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Oxford to Brighton Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:15AM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:30AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 10:05AM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 11:05AM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 01:02PM | Duration 4h12 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 06:27PM | Duration 4h37 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 08:22PM | Duration 4h32 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 12:35AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 03:25AM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $58 |
Live departures
Oxford to Brighton bus times
The table below shows live departures for Oxford to Brighton buses for today, Tuesday, December 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 8:15 PM Oxford | 3h30 | 11:45 PM Brighton | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:30 PM Oxford | 3h55 | 2:25 AM Brighton | 0 transfersDirect | |
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TALGW · NX025 | Delayed 2:15 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 4h00 | 6:27 PM 6:27 PMBrighton, Preston Circus | 1 transfer | |
TALGW · NX025 | Delayed 2:15 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 4h05 | 1:05 PM 1:05 PMBrighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 1 transfer | |
TALGW · NX025 | Delayed 2:15 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 4h10 | 12:15 PM 12:15 PMBrighton | 1 transfer | |
TALGW · NX025 | Delayed 3:30 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 4h20 | 6:27 PM 6:27 PMBrighton, Preston Circus | 1 transfer | |
TALGW · NX025 | Delayed 3:30 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 4h35 | 12:15 PM 12:15 PMBrighton | 1 transfer | |
TALGW · NX025 | Delayed 3:30 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 4h25 | 1:05 PM 1:05 PMBrighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 1 transfer | |
TALGW · NX025 | Delayed 5:30 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 4h35 | 6:27 PM 6:27 PMBrighton, Preston Circus | 1 transfer | |
TALGW · NX025 | Delayed 5:30 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 4h50 | 12:15 PM 12:15 PMBrighton | 1 transfer | |
TALGW · NX025 | Delayed 5:30 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 4h40 | 1:05 PM 1:05 PMBrighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 1 transfer | |
TALHR · NX025 | Delayed 6:50 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 4h15 | 1:05 PM 1:05 PMBrighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 1 transfer | |
TALHR · NX025 | Delayed 6:50 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 4h25 | 12:15 PM 12:15 PMBrighton | 1 transfer | |
TALHR · NX025 | Delayed 6:50 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 4h11 | 6:27 PM 6:27 PMBrighton, Preston Circus | 1 transfer | |
TALHR · NX025 | Delayed 7:50 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 4h15 | 1:05 PM 1:05 PMBrighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 1 transfer | |
TALHR · NX025 | On time 7:50 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 4h25 | 12:15 PM Brighton | 1 transfer | |
TALHR · NX025 | Delayed 7:50 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 4h12 | 6:27 PM 6:27 PMBrighton, Preston Circus | 1 transfer | |
TALHR · NX025 | Delayed 8:50 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 4h12 | 6:27 PM 6:27 PMBrighton, Preston Circus | 1 transfer | |
TALHR · NX025 | On time 8:50 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 4h25 | 1:15 PM Brighton | 1 transfer | |
TALHR · NX025 | On time 8:50 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 4h15 | 1:05 PM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 1 transfer | |
TALHR · NX025 | On time 9:50 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 4h15 | 2:05 PM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 1 transfer | |
TALHR · NX025 | Delayed 9:50 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 4h12 | 6:27 PM 6:27 PMBrighton, Preston Circus | 1 transfer | |
TALHR · NX025 | On time 9:50 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 4h25 | 2:15 PM Brighton | 1 transfer | |
TALHR · NX025 | On time 10:50 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 4h15 | 3:05 PM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 1 transfer | |
TALHR · NX025 | On time 10:50 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 4h25 | 3:15 PM Brighton | 1 transfer | |
TALHR · NX025 | Delayed 10:50 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 4h12 | 6:27 PM 6:27 PMBrighton, Preston Circus | 1 transfer | |
TALHR · NX025 | On time 11:50 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 4h30 | 4:20 PM Brighton | 1 transfer | |
TALHR · NX025 | On time 11:50 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 4h20 | 4:10 PM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 1 transfer | |
TALHR · NX025 | Delayed 11:50 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 4h17 | 6:27 PM 6:27 PMBrighton, Preston Circus | 1 transfer | |
TALHR · NX025 | On time 12:50 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 4h25 | 5:15 PM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 1 transfer | |
TALHR · NX025 | Delayed 12:50 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 4h22 | 6:27 PM 6:27 PMBrighton, Preston Circus | 1 transfer | |
TALHR · NX025 | On time 12:50 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 4h35 | 5:25 PM Brighton | 1 transfer | |
TALHR · NX025 | On time 1:50 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 4h37 | 6:27 PM Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 transfer | |
TALHR · NX025 | On time 1:50 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 4h50 | 6:40 PM Brighton | 1 transfer | |
TALHR · NX025 | On time 1:50 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 4h40 | 6:30 PM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 1 transfer | |
TALHR · NX025 | On time 2:50 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 4h50 | 7:40 PM Brighton | 1 transfer | |
TALHR · NX025 | On time 2:50 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 4h40 | 7:30 PM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 1 transfer | |
TALHR · NX025 | On time 2:50 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 4h37 | 7:27 PM Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 transfer | |
TALHR · NX025 | On time 3:50 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 4h32 | 8:22 PM Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 transfer | |
TALHR · NX025 | On time 3:50 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 4h35 | 8:25 PM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 1 transfer | |
TALHR · NX025 | On time 3:50 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 4h45 | 8:35 PM Brighton | 1 transfer | |
TALGW · NX025 | On time 4:30 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 4h50 | 9:20 PM Brighton | 1 transfer | |
TALGW · NX025 | On time 4:30 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 4h37 | 9:07 PM Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 transfer | |
TALGW · NX025 | On time 4:30 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 4h40 | 9:10 PM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 1 transfer | |
TALHR · NX025 | On time 5:20 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 4h45 | 10:05 PM Brighton | 1 transfer | |
TALHR · NX025 | On time 5:20 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 4h35 | 9:55 PM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 1 transfer | |
TALHR · NX025 | On time 5:20 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 4h32 | 9:52 PM Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Oxford to Brighton
Buses from Oxford to Brighton run on average 50 times per day, taking around 3h 26m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $42 (€34) but you can travel from only $31 (€25) by train.
The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 80 miles (129 km) distance in 3h 30m.
Distance 80 miles (129 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price $42 (€34) |
Buses per day 50 |
Fastest bus 3h 30m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Bus providers: National Express from Oxford to BrightonYou can travel by bus between Oxford to Brighton with National Express for as low as $31 (€25). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Oxford to Brighton
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Oxford 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.

- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Oxford to Brighton
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café Nero (in the station)
- The Four Candles (0.2 km)
- The White Rabbit (0.3 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available near the waiting area.
- Bus: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 27, 28, 31, 35, 36, 40, 41, 44, 46, 63, 66, 70, 77, 100, 280, 500, S1, S2, S3, S5, S8, S9, X3, X13, X32, X39, X40, X90
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