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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
$43
Average price
$52
Fastest journey
4 h 12 m
Average duration
4 h 22 m
Buses per day
18
Distance
67 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Portsmouth to Brighton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Portsmouth to Brighton will cost around $52 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $43.
It's difficult to get from Portsmouth to Brighton without transferring at least once.
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NX030 · NX025Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Portsmouth to Brighton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $31. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 23m. 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 train costs an average of $31, and a bus costs an average of $20.
Distance: 41 miles (67 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$45 Average price | $32 Average price Cheapest | $18 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 42m Average total duration 3h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 53m Average total duration Fastest 1h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Portsmouth to Brighton:
A train is $13 (€11) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Portsmouth to Brighton costing on average $45 (€37).
Other travel options to Brighton take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 12m.
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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 02:05AM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:05AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:20AM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:20AM | Arrival Time 10:05AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:35AM | Arrival Time 10:05AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:05AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Southern | Departure Time 07:36AM | Arrival Time 09:52AM | Duration 2h16 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 01:02PM | Duration 5h02 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:14AM | Arrival Time 01:02PM | Duration 4h48 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 01:02PM | Duration 4h42 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 02:02PM | Duration 5h02 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 02:02PM | Duration 4h42 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:34AM | Arrival Time 03:02PM | Duration 4h28 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:39PM | Arrival Time 05:12PM | Duration 4h33 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:55PM | Arrival Time 05:12PM | Duration 4h17 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:34PM | Arrival Time 06:27PM | Duration 4h53 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 06:27PM | Duration 4h37 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:35PM | Arrival Time 09:07PM | Duration 6h32 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 09:52PM | Duration 6h47 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:54PM | Arrival Time 08:22PM | Duration 4h28 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 08:22PM | Duration 4h12 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:29PM | Arrival Time 09:07PM | Duration 4h38 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:39PM | Arrival Time 08:57PM | Duration 4h18 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 09:07PM | Duration 4h22 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:55PM | Arrival Time 08:57PM | Duration 4h02 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:25PM | Arrival Time 12:35AM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:55PM | Arrival Time 11:35PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 11:37PM | Duration 4h27 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:55PM | Arrival Time 12:35AM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 12:35AM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $38 |
The table below shows live departures for Portsmouth to Brighton buses for tomorrow, Tuesday, June 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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NX030 · NX025 | Delayed 10:05 AM 3:20 AMPortsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 4h30 | 7:50 AM Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 transfer | |
NX030 · NX025 | Delayed 10:05 AM 5:35 AMPortsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 4h30 | 10:05 AM Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 transfer | |
NX030 · NX025 | Delayed 10:05 AM 9:20 AMPortsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 4h42 | 2:02 PM Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 transfer | |
NX030 · NX025 | On time 12:39 PM Portsmouth, University | 4h33 | 5:12 PM Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 transfer | |
NX030 · NX025 | 12:39 PM Portsmouth, University | 4h36 | 5:15 PM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 1 transfer | |
NX030 · NX025 | On time 12:55 PM Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 4h17 | 5:12 PM Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 transfer | |
NX030 · NX025 | On time 3:54 PM Portsmouth, University | 4h28 | 8:22 PM Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 transfer | |
NX030 · NX025 | 3:54 PM Portsmouth, University | 4h31 | 8:25 PM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 1 transfer | |
NX030 · NX025 | On time 4:10 PM Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 4h12 | 8:22 PM Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 transfer | |
NX030 · NX025 | On time 8:10 PM Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 4h25 | 12:35 AM Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Portsmouth to Brighton run on average 21 times per day, taking around 3h 12m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $20 (€16) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 02:45, the last at 22:57. The fastest bus covers the 41 miles (67 km) distance in 1h 47m.
Distance 41 miles (67 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price $20 (€16) |
Buses per day 21 |
Fastest bus 1h 47m |
First bus 2:45 AM |
Last bus 10:57 PM |
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Best time to book 77 days |
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Major city museum in the Royal Pavilion Estate with fine art, fashion, design, and local history collections.
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