Bus and Coach from Bristol to Brighton: Compare all prices

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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Bristol to Brighton from various bus operators like National Express or FlixBus for the next days.

today

£10

tomorrow

£10

Sunday

£9

Monday

£8

Tuesday

£8

Wednesday

£8

Thursday

£8

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	7h 43m	14:12	Bristol	Black Boy Hill	21:55	Brighton	York Place	Economy	£10	A Bus from National Express goes from Black Boy Hill, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 14:12:00 to York Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/12/2025 21:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 43m
National Express	7h 33m	14:12	Bristol	Black Boy Hill	21:45	Brighton	Withdean Park	Economy	£10	A Bus from National Express goes from Black Boy Hill, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 14:12:00 to Withdean Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/12/2025 21:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 33m
National Express	7h 53m	14:12	Bristol	Black Boy Hill	22:05	Brighton	Pool Valley Coach Station	Economy	£10	A Bus from National Express goes from Black Boy Hill, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 14:12:00 to Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/12/2025 22:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 53m
FlixBus	6h 20m	04:10	Bristol	Coach Station	10:30	Brighton	Central Bus Station	Economy	£19	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 04:10:00 to Central Bus Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/12/2025 10:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
FlixBus	6h 30m	10:15	Bristol	Coach Station	16:45	Brighton	Central Bus Station	Economy	£19	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 10:15:00 to Central Bus Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/12/2025 16:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	7h 15m	12:42	Bristol	Black Boy Hill	19:57	Brighton	Preston Park	Economy	£10	A Bus from National Express goes from Black Boy Hill, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 12:42:00 to Preston Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 19:57:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
National Express	7h 20m	12:42	Bristol	Black Boy Hill	20:02	Brighton	Preston Circus	Economy	£10	A Bus from National Express goes from Black Boy Hill, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 12:42:00 to Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 20:02:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 20m
National Express	7h 13m	12:42	Bristol	Black Boy Hill	19:55	Brighton	Withdean Park	Economy	£10	A Bus from National Express goes from Black Boy Hill, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 12:42:00 to Withdean Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 19:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 13m
FlixBus	5h 15m	05:15	Bristol	Coach Station	10:30	Brighton	Central Bus Station	Economy	£19	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 05:15:00 to Central Bus Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 10:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m
FlixBus	6h 10m	14:15	Bristol	Coach Station	20:25	Brighton	Central Bus Station	Economy	£23	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 14:15:00 to Central Bus Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 20:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	7h 33m	12:42	Bristol	Black Boy Hill	20:15	Brighton	Pool Valley Coach Station	Economy	£9	A Bus from National Express goes from Black Boy Hill, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 07/12/2025 12:42:00 to Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/12/2025 20:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 33m
National Express	7h 11m	12:42	Bristol	Black Boy Hill	19:53	Brighton	Patcham Place	Economy	£9	A Bus from National Express goes from Black Boy Hill, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 07/12/2025 12:42:00 to Patcham Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/12/2025 19:53:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 11m
National Express	7h 13m	12:42	Bristol	Black Boy Hill	19:55	Brighton	Withdean Park	Economy	£9	A Bus from National Express goes from Black Boy Hill, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 07/12/2025 12:42:00 to Withdean Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/12/2025 19:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 13m
FlixBus	6h 20m	02:10	Bristol	Coach Station	08:30	Brighton	Central Bus Station	Economy	£23	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 07/12/2025 02:10:00 to Central Bus Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/12/2025 08:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
FlixBus	5h 15m	05:15	Bristol	Coach Station	10:30	Brighton	Central Bus Station	Economy	£23	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 07/12/2025 05:15:00 to Central Bus Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/12/2025 10:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	7h 53m	12:42	Bristol	Black Boy Hill	20:35	Brighton	Pool Valley Coach Station	Economy	£8	A Bus from National Express goes from Black Boy Hill, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 12:42:00 to Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 20:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 53m
National Express	7h 31m	12:42	Bristol	Black Boy Hill	20:13	Brighton	Patcham Place	Economy	£8	A Bus from National Express goes from Black Boy Hill, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 12:42:00 to Patcham Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 20:13:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 31m
National Express	7h 43m	12:42	Bristol	Black Boy Hill	20:25	Brighton	York Place	Economy	£8	A Bus from National Express goes from Black Boy Hill, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 12:42:00 to York Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 20:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 43m
FlixBus	6h 20m	02:10	Bristol	Coach Station	08:30	Brighton	Central Bus Station	Economy	£17	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 02:10:00 to Central Bus Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 08:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
FlixBus	6h 20m	04:10	Bristol	Coach Station	10:30	Brighton	Central Bus Station	Economy	£17	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 04:10:00 to Central Bus Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 10:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	7h 33m	13:27	Bristol	Black Boy Hill	21:00	Brighton	Withdean Park	Economy	£8	A Bus from National Express goes from Black Boy Hill, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 13:27:00 to Withdean Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 21:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 33m
National Express	7h 35m	13:27	Bristol	Black Boy Hill	21:02	Brighton	Preston Park	Economy	£8	A Bus from National Express goes from Black Boy Hill, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 13:27:00 to Preston Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 21:02:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
National Express	7h 40m	13:27	Bristol	Black Boy Hill	21:07	Brighton	Preston Circus	Economy	£8	A Bus from National Express goes from Black Boy Hill, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 13:27:00 to Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 21:07:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
National Express	7h 26m	13:27	Bristol	Black Boy Hill	20:53	Brighton	Patcham Place	Economy	£8	A Bus from National Express goes from Black Boy Hill, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 13:27:00 to Patcham Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 20:53:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 26m
National Express	7h 53m	13:27	Bristol	Black Boy Hill	21:20	Brighton	Pool Valley Coach Station	Economy	£8	A Bus from National Express goes from Black Boy Hill, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 13:27:00 to Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 21:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 53m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	7h 40m	13:27	Bristol	Black Boy Hill	21:07	Brighton	Preston Circus	Economy	£8	A Bus from National Express goes from Black Boy Hill, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 13:27:00 to Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 21:07:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
National Express	7h 43m	13:27	Bristol	Black Boy Hill	21:10	Brighton	York Place	Economy	£8	A Bus from National Express goes from Black Boy Hill, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 13:27:00 to York Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 21:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 43m
National Express	7h 35m	13:27	Bristol	Black Boy Hill	21:02	Brighton	Preston Park	Economy	£8	A Bus from National Express goes from Black Boy Hill, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 13:27:00 to Preston Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 21:02:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
FlixBus	6h 20m	04:10	Bristol	Coach Station	10:30	Brighton	Central Bus Station	Economy	£18	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 04:10:00 to Central Bus Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 10:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
FlixBus	6h 30m	10:15	Bristol	Coach Station	16:45	Brighton	Central Bus Station	Economy	£18	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 10:15:00 to Central Bus Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 16:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	7h 40m	13:27	Bristol	Black Boy Hill	21:07	Brighton	Preston Circus	Economy	£8	A Bus from National Express goes from Black Boy Hill, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 13:27:00 to Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 21:07:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
National Express	7h 26m	13:27	Bristol	Black Boy Hill	20:53	Brighton	Patcham Place	Economy	£8	A Bus from National Express goes from Black Boy Hill, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 13:27:00 to Patcham Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 20:53:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 26m
National Express	7h 43m	13:27	Bristol	Black Boy Hill	21:10	Brighton	York Place	Economy	£8	A Bus from National Express goes from Black Boy Hill, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 13:27:00 to York Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 21:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 43m
FlixBus	6h 20m	02:10	Bristol	Coach Station	08:30	Brighton	Central Bus Station	Economy	£12	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 02:10:00 to Central Bus Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 08:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
FlixBus	6h 20m	04:10	Bristol	Coach Station	10:30	Brighton	Central Bus Station	Economy	£12	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 04:10:00 to Central Bus Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 10:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Bristol to Brighton is £6 on 04/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Bristol and Brighton

See here how frequent the connections between Bristol and Brighton are, during different times and days of the week.

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 149 daily coaches from Bristol to Brighton. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 126 daily coaches between Bristol and Brighton.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 384 coaches from Bristol to Brighton, while Night sees the fewest connections between Bristol and Brighton, with 138 offers.

Facts about coaches from Bristol to Brighton

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 140 times every day by bus from Bristol to Brighton in one click! Book your bus ticket from Bristol to Brighton starting from £6!

Cheapest Bus	£6
Fastest Bus	4h 38m
Earliest Coach	00:55
Latest Coach	20:45
Daily Bus Connections	140 Ø
Distance	184.8 km
Coach Companies	National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest coach connections from Bristol to Brighton

Every day, 140 buses from 2 coach companies leave Bristol for Brighton: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 05/12/2025 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 01/12

Tuesday 02/12

Wednesday 03/12

Thursday 04/12

Friday 05/12

£10

Saturday 06/12

£11

Sunday 07/12

£9

Monday 08/12

£8

Tuesday 09/12

£8

Wednesday 10/12

£8

Thursday 11/12

£8

Friday 12/12

£18

Saturday 13/12

£22

Sunday 14/12

£22

Monday 15/12

£12

Tuesday 16/12

£14

Wednesday 17/12

£18

Thursday 18/12

Friday 19/12

£24

Saturday 20/12

£22

Sunday 21/12

Monday 22/12

£20

Tuesday 23/12

£22

Wednesday 24/12

£22

Thursday 25/12

£51

Friday 26/12

Saturday 27/12

£23

Sunday 28/12

The cheapest time to travel from Bristol to Brighton

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Bristol to Brighton, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from £8, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Bristol to Brighton. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £10.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Bristol to Brighton, with £8. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £10.

How to save money travelling from Bristol to Brighton

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Bristol 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 bus from Bristol 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 Bristol to Brighton are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Bristol to Brighton

These are the most booked bus companies between Bristol to Brighton from our users.

National Express from Bristol to Brighton

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

Cheapest Price	£8
Fastest Coach	4h 38m
Earliest Coach	00:55
Last Coach	20:45
Daily Connections	136 Ø
Found on	03/12/2025

FlixBus from Bristol to Brighton

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

Cheapest Price	£12
Fastest Coach	5h 15m
Earliest Coach	02:10
Last Coach	14:15
Daily Connections	5 Ø
Found on	02/12/2025

All bus stations and stops in Bristol and Brighton

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Bristol and Brighton.

UWE

Coldharbour Lane

Coach Station

Cannon Street/Whitson St

Bond Street

Bond Street 34

Clifton Down

Whiteladies Road 1-3

University Queens Rd

Queens Road

Patcham Place

London Road

Pool Valley Coach Station

Pool Valley 11-12

Preston Circus

Preston Road

Preston Park

Preston Road 223A

Central Bus Station

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 Bristol to Brighton? Compare all modes of transports from Bristol to Brighton.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Bristol to Brighton

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Bristol to Brighton? Or which bus companies serve the route Bristol to Brighton? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Bristol to Brighton bus

How much does a Bristol - Brighton coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Bristol - Brighton bus trip is available from £6 and takes 7h 53m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Bristol to Brighton is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £6 to £47. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

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

Each day, the bus route from Bristol to Brighton is offered by roughly 140 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Brighton from Bristol take?

The quickest coach from Bristol to Brighton is provided by National Express and takes 4h 38m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £31. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Bristol to Brighton?

The earliest bus to Brighton departs from Bristol at 00:55. 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 Bristol to Brighton?

The latest bus to Brighton departs from Bristol at 20:45. 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 Bristol - Brighton route?

Passengers looking to travel from Bristol 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 Bristol and Brighton?

You can check all the direct connections between Bristol 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 Bristol?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Bristol 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 Bristol 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 Bristol to Brighton on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Bristol and to Brighton

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Bristol and to Brighton. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!