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Which bus from Birmingham to Brighton is the best?

Check the bus schedule for Birmingham to Brighton. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like National Express or FlixBus. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.

today
£19
tomorrow
£11
Sunday
£19
Monday
£13
Tuesday
£8
Wednesday
£11
Thursday
£11

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 6h 40m 11:50 Birmingham Great Charles St Queensway 18:30 Brighton Central Bus Station  Economy £19
FlixBus 6h 55m 13:30 Birmingham Great Charles St Queensway 20:25 Brighton Central Bus Station  Economy £19
FlixBus 6h 36m 23:59 Birmingham Great Charles St Queensway 06:35 Brighton Central Bus Station  Economy £19
National Express 6h 20m 18:15 Birmingham Coach Station 00:35 Brighton Preston Circus  Economy £20
National Express 6h 17m 18:15 Birmingham Coach Station 00:32 Brighton Preston Park  Economy £20
  • Did you know that if you travel from Hove to Birmingham via Brighton, you can save more than £17? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      Save more than 89%
      0h 10m
      0 km
      02:35
      Hove
      King Alfred Leisure Centre
      02:45
      Brighton
      Pool Valley Coach Station
      219 km
      Birmingham
      National Express
      Economy
      £2

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 6h 22m 18:15 Birmingham Coach Station 00:37 Brighton York Place  Economy £11
National Express 6h 15m 18:15 Birmingham Coach Station 00:30 Brighton Withdean Park  Economy £11
National Express 6h 13m 18:15 Birmingham Coach Station 00:28 Brighton Patcham Place  Economy £15
FlixBus 6h 15m 02:15 Birmingham Great Charles St Queensway 08:30 Brighton Central Bus Station  Economy £15
FlixBus 6h 30m 04:00 Birmingham Great Charles St Queensway 10:30 Brighton Central Bus Station  Economy £15

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 6h 30m 18:15 Birmingham Coach Station 00:45 Brighton Pool Valley Coach Station  Economy £19
National Express 6h 20m 18:15 Birmingham Coach Station 00:35 Brighton Preston Circus  Economy £19
National Express 6h 15m 18:15 Birmingham Coach Station 00:30 Brighton Withdean Park  Economy £19
FlixBus 6h 15m 02:15 Birmingham Great Charles St Queensway 08:30 Brighton Central Bus Station  Economy £19
FlixBus 6h 30m 04:00 Birmingham Great Charles St Queensway 10:30 Brighton Central Bus Station  Economy £19

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 6h 15m 02:15 Birmingham Great Charles St Queensway 08:30 Brighton Central Bus Station  Economy £13
FlixBus 6h 30m 04:00 Birmingham Great Charles St Queensway 10:30 Brighton Central Bus Station  Economy £13
FlixBus 6h 55m 09:50 Birmingham Great Charles St Queensway 16:45 Brighton Central Bus Station  Economy £13
National Express 6h 15m 18:15 Birmingham Coach Station 00:30 Brighton Withdean Park  Economy £17
National Express 6h 22m 18:15 Birmingham Coach Station 00:37 Brighton York Place  Economy £17
  • Did you know that if you travel from Birmingham to Brighton via Hove, you can save more than £1? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      9h 0m
      0
      17:45
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      00:50
      Hove
      King Alfred Leisure Centre
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £10
      • Waiting Time 1h 42m
    • National Express
      0h 13m
      0
      02:32
      Hove
      Portslade
      02:45
      Brighton
      Pool Valley Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £2
    Travel time is 2h 45m longer, but you will save £1

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 7h 0m 17:45 Birmingham Coach Station 00:45 Brighton Pool Valley Coach Station  Economy £8
National Express 6h 45m 17:45 Birmingham Coach Station 00:30 Brighton Withdean Park  Economy £8
National Express 6h 43m 17:45 Birmingham Coach Station 00:28 Brighton Patcham Place  Economy £8
FlixBus 6h 15m 02:15 Birmingham Great Charles St Queensway 08:30 Brighton Central Bus Station  Economy £12
FlixBus 6h 30m 04:00 Birmingham Great Charles St Queensway 10:30 Brighton Central Bus Station  Economy £12

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 6h 52m 17:45 Birmingham Coach Station 00:37 Brighton York Place  Economy £11
National Express 6h 45m 17:45 Birmingham Coach Station 00:30 Brighton Withdean Park  Economy £11
National Express 7h 0m 17:45 Birmingham Coach Station 00:45 Brighton Pool Valley Coach Station  Economy £11
FlixBus 6h 30m 04:00 Birmingham Great Charles St Queensway 10:30 Brighton Central Bus Station  Economy £13
FlixBus 6h 55m 09:50 Birmingham Great Charles St Queensway 16:45 Brighton Central Bus Station  Economy £13

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 6h 52m 17:45 Birmingham Coach Station 00:37 Brighton York Place  Economy £11
National Express 6h 45m 17:45 Birmingham Coach Station 00:30 Brighton Withdean Park  Economy £11
National Express 6h 43m 17:45 Birmingham Coach Station 00:28 Brighton Patcham Place  Economy £11
FlixBus 6h 15m 02:15 Birmingham Great Charles St Queensway 08:30 Brighton Central Bus Station  Economy £13
FlixBus 6h 30m 04:00 Birmingham Great Charles St Queensway 10:30 Brighton Central Bus Station  Economy £13

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Birmingham to Brighton is £8 on 09/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.


What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Birmingham and Brighton?

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Birmingham to Brighton. See on which day of the week you have more travel options and what time you have more bus trips to choose from.
Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 126 daily coaches from Birmingham to Brighton. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 120 daily coaches between Birmingham and Brighton.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 308 coaches from Birmingham to Brighton, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Birmingham and Brighton, with 73 offers.

All facts for Birmingham to Brighton bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like National Express and FlixBus that travel daily 121 times by bus from Birmingham to Brighton in one click. Book your Birmingham to Brighton bus ticket starting from £8!

Cheapest Bus £8
Fastest Bus 4h 48m
Earliest Coach 00:15
Latest Coach 23:59
Daily Bus Connections 121 Ø
Distance 221.0 km
Coach Companies National Express and FlixBus

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Birmingham to Brighton?

Every day, 121 buses from 2 coach companies leave Birmingham for Brighton. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 05/12/2025 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 01/12
Tuesday 02/12
Wednesday 03/12
Thursday 04/12
Friday 05/12
£19
Saturday 06/12
£38
Sunday 07/12
£18
Monday 08/12
£40
Tuesday 09/12
£8
Wednesday 10/12
£43
Thursday 11/12
£38
Friday 12/12
£36
Saturday 13/12
£21
Sunday 14/12
£36
Monday 15/12
Tuesday 16/12
£21
Wednesday 17/12
£40
Thursday 18/12
£13
Friday 19/12
£27
Saturday 20/12
£23
Sunday 21/12
£14
Monday 22/12
£30
Tuesday 23/12
Wednesday 24/12
£30
Thursday 25/12
£75
Friday 26/12
Saturday 27/12
£59
Sunday 28/12

The cheapest time to travel from Birmingham to Brighton

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Birmingham to Brighton, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £8, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Birmingham to Brighton. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £19.
Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Birmingham to Brighton, with £8. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £12.

How to save money travelling from Birmingham to Brighton

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying higher prices for your trip? Plan your bus trips smartly. Here are a few hacks to save money on your coach journey.

Book the ticket from Birmingham to Brighton in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the coach from Birmingham to Brighton, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Birmingham to Brighton are also emptier.

Check for bus deals and promotions for all bus companies in this route. On CheckMyBus we show special offers directly in the coach trip on our search. Sign-up and check or deals sections and get notifications on our latest travel hacks.

What are the most popular bus companies from Birmingham to Brighton?

These are the most booked bus companies by our users on the Birmingham to Brighton timetable.

National Express from Birmingham to Brighton

National Express

Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Birmingham to Brighton:

Cheapest Price £8
Fastest Coach 4h 48m
Earliest Coach 00:15
Last Coach 21:30
Daily Connections 115 Ø
Found on 04/12/2025

FlixBus from Birmingham to Brighton

FlixBus

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Birmingham to Brighton:

Cheapest Price £12
Fastest Coach 6h 15m
Earliest Coach 02:15
Last Coach 23:59
Daily Connections 6 Ø
Found on 04/12/2025
In total 2 operators offer buses for this route. Find all bus timetables for them. Each coach company has a dedicated cancellation policy and possibilities for transport luggage on the bus. Check also special conditions to travel with kids or coach cards with rebates.

All bus stations and stops in Birmingham and Brighton

Here is a map with all coach stations in Birmingham and Brighton. Compare which stop is closest to your destination to save time to find the fastest buses and connections.

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Birmingham to Brighton? Compare all modes of transports from Birmingham to Brighton.

All you need to know when you travel by bus from Birmingham to Brighton

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Birmingham to Brighton. Which seat classes are available or what are the amenities of operators on your coach trip? Below you´ll find answers to your questions.

FAQs for Birmingham to Brighton bus

How much does a Birmingham Brighton coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Birmingham Brighton bus trip is available from £8 and takes 7h 0m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Birmingham to Brighton?

This connection is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £8 to £59. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to Brighton.

How many connections are available for the Birmingham Brighton route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Birmingham to Brighton is offered by roughly 121 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Brighton from Birmingham take?

The quickest coach from Birmingham to Brighton is provided by National Express and takes 4h 48m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £59. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Birmingham to Brighton?

The earliest bus to Brighton departs from Birmingham at 00:15. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Birmingham to Brighton?

The latest bus to Brighton departs from Birmingham at 23:59. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Birmingham Brighton route?

Passengers looking to travel from Birmingham to Brighton can travel with National Express and FlixBus. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and Brighton?

You can check all the direct connections between Birmingham and Brighton by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: National Express and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the bus to Brighton from Birmingham?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Birmingham Brighton bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Birmingham Brighton bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Birmingham to Brighton on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Birmingham to Brighton

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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