- Must visit
Brighton Museum & Art Gallery
Museum inside the Royal Pavilion Estate covering Brighton’s history, fashion, art, and design in one of the city’s core heritage sites.
Cheapest price
€47
Average price
€47
Fastest journey
3 h 24 m
Average duration
3 h 24 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
91 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Reading to Brighton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Reading to Brighton will cost around €47 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €47.
Of the 1 buses that leave Reading for Brighton on Wed, Aug 05, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 05 the direct buses cover the 91 km distance in an average of 3 h 24 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 24 m .
On Wed, Aug 05 the slowest buses will take 3 h 24 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 Reading to Brighton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €36. 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 €36, and a train costs an average of €39.
Distance: 56 miles (91 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€46 Average price Cheapest | €54 Average price | €21 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 4m Average total duration 2h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 29m Average total duration Fastest 1h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg 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 Reading to Brighton:
A bus is €8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Reading to Brighton costing on average €54.
Other travel options to Brighton take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 34m.
You'll arrive about {timeSavings} sooner ({durationInMinutes} by bus vs {drivingDurationInMinutes} by car) and save roughly {savingsAmount} compared to fuel and tolls ({cheapestPrice} vs {drivingPriceInCents}). 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.
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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 02:20AM | Arrival Time 05:15AM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €38 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:20AM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price €45 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:55AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €46 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €61 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:41AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 3h34 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €61 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:21AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 3h54 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €68 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:25AM | Arrival Time 12:02PM | Duration 3h37 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €55 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:23AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 3h52 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €36 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €61 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:25AM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €61 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:56AM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 3h19 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €39 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €61 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:56AM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 3h09 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €52 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:05PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €61 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €61 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €68 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 06:27PM | Duration 3h07 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €56 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:26PM | Arrival Time 07:02PM | Duration 3h36 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €48 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €49 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:43PM | Arrival Time 08:07PM | Duration 3h24 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €36 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 08:22PM | Duration 3h22 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price €49 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:43PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 3h37 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €44 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:49PM | Arrival Time 08:57PM | Duration 3h08 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €50 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:56PM | Arrival Time 08:57PM | Duration 3h01 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €54 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:31PM | Arrival Time 09:52PM | Duration 3h21 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu | Cheapest price €42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:31PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 3h59 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €49 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:03PM | Arrival Time 11:37PM | Duration 3h34 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €41 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:23PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 2h57 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €55 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:03PM | Arrival Time 12:45AM | Duration 3h42 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €40 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:03PM | Arrival Time 01:45AM | Duration 3h42 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €41 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:03PM | Arrival Time 02:45AM | Duration 3h42 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €49 |
The table below shows live departures for Reading to Brighton buses for today, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RRRA1 · NX025 | 6:45 AM Reading, Blagrave Street | 3h35 | 10:20 AM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 1 transfer | |
RRRA1 · NX025 | 7:41 AM Reading, Blagrave Street | 3h34 | 11:15 AM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 1 transfer | |
RRRA1 · NX025 | 8:21 AM Reading, Blagrave Street | 3h54 | 12:15 PM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 1 transfer | |
RRRA1 · NX025 | 9:45 AM Reading, Blagrave Street | 3h30 | 1:15 PM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 1 transfer | |
RRRA1 · NX025 | 10:25 AM Reading, Blagrave Street | 3h50 | 2:15 PM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 1 transfer | |
RRRA1 · NX025 | 11:45 AM Reading, Blagrave Street | 3h30 | 3:15 PM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 1 transfer | |
RRRA1 · NX025 | 1:05 PM Reading, Blagrave Street | 3h15 | 4:20 PM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 1 transfer | |
RRRA1 · NX025 | 1:45 PM Reading, Blagrave Street | 3h40 | 5:25 PM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 1 transfer | |
RRRA1 · NX025 | 3:05 PM Reading, Blagrave Street | 3h35 | 6:40 PM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 1 transfer | |
RRRA1 · NX025 | 4:20 PM Reading, Blagrave Street | 3h20 | 7:40 PM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 1 transfer | |
RRRA1 · NX025 | 5:00 PM Reading, Blagrave Street | 3h35 | 8:35 PM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 1 transfer | |
RRRA1 · NX025 | 5:43 PM Reading, Blagrave Street | 3h37 | 9:20 PM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 1 transfer | |
RRRA1 · NX025 | 6:31 PM Reading, Blagrave Street | 3h34 | 10:05 PM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 1 transfer | |
RRRA1 · NX025 | 7:31 PM Reading, Blagrave Street | 3h59 | 11:30 PM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 1 transfer | |
RRRA1 · NX025 | 9:03 PM Reading, Blagrave Street | 3h42 | 12:45 AM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 1 transfer | |
RRRA1 · NX025 | 11:03 PM Reading, Blagrave Street | 3h42 | 2:45 AM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Reading to Brighton run on average 17 times per day, taking around 2h 34m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €36 if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 01:20, the last at 23:35. The fastest bus covers the 56 miles (91 km) distance in 2h 55m.
Distance 56 miles (91 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price €36 |
Buses per day 17 |
Fastest bus 2h 55m |
First bus 1:20 AM |
Last bus 11:35 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.
Museum inside the Royal Pavilion Estate covering Brighton’s history, fashion, art, and design in one of the city’s core heritage sites.
Elegant historic house displaying decorative art, period interiors, and changing exhibitions. Strong choice for design and Regency culture.
Leading contemporary art gallery in the Royal Pavilion Estate, showing international artists and thought-provoking modern exhibitions.
Historic maze of narrow alleys filled with independent shops and old buildings. Essential for atmosphere, strolling, and Brighton character.
Open-air shopping district known for colourful streets, murals, markets, and creative independent culture. Popular with locals and visitors alike.
Wide seafront promenade ideal for walking, cycling, and sea views, linking major Brighton attractions along the coast.
Fresh local cod or haddock in crisp batter with chips. A British seaside staple strongly associated with Brighton’s beachfront food culture.
Kippers are herring split, salted and cold-smoked. Traditionally eaten for breakfast on the south coast and valued for their rich smoky flavour.
A Sussex pub classic of slow-braised beef cooked in dark ale, often with root vegetables. It reflects the county’s strong brewing and farming traditions.
Elegant fine dining destination in The Lanes serving refined tasting menus with strong local sourcing and a calm intimate atmosphere.
Well-known independent pizzeria using wood-fired ovens and quality toppings. Casual, lively and popular for a relaxed meal near the seafront.
Acclaimed modern British restaurant with tasting menus, polished service and creative seasonal cooking in central Brighton.
Brighton is pricier than many UK cities. Hotels, seafront dining, and attractions add up, though buses and casual eats help keep daily costs manageable.
Service may be included in restaurants; otherwise 10-12.5% is standard for good service. Round up taxi fares. Tipping in cafes is optional.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Reading 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.

Most Reading to Brighton buses use the Reading, Blagrave Street to Brighton, Preston Circus station pair, with some services arriving at Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church). Use this guide to compare Reading and Brighton bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Reading, Blagrave Street has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Reading, Blagrave Street: The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible.
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