Bus and Coach from Cambridge to Brighton: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from Cambridge to Brighton

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

today

£26

tomorrow

£8

Sunday

£9

Monday

£8

Tuesday

Wednesday

£7

Thursday

£36

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	6h 20m	01:35	Cambridge	Parkside	07:55	Brighton	York Place	Economy	£26	A Bus from National Express goes from Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 01:35:00 to York Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/12/2025 07:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
National Express	6h 10m	01:35	Cambridge	Parkside	07:45	Brighton	Withdean Park	Economy	£26	A Bus from National Express goes from Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 01:35:00 to Withdean Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/12/2025 07:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
National Express	6h 30m	01:35	Cambridge	Parkside	08:05	Brighton	Pool Valley Coach Station	Economy	£26	A Bus from National Express goes from Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 01:35:00 to Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/12/2025 08:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
National Express	6h 8m	01:35	Cambridge	Parkside	07:43	Brighton	Patcham Place	Economy	£26	A Bus from National Express goes from Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 01:35:00 to Patcham Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/12/2025 07:43:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 8m
National Express	6h 15m	01:35	Cambridge	Parkside	07:50	Brighton	Preston Circus	Economy	£26	A Bus from National Express goes from Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 01:35:00 to Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/12/2025 07:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	3h 50m	04:40	Cambridge	Parkside	08:30	Brighton	Central Bus Station	Economy	£8	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 04:40:00 to Central Bus Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 08:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
FlixBus	4h 0m	06:30	Cambridge	Parkside	10:30	Brighton	Central Bus Station	Economy	£8	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 06:30:00 to Central Bus Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 10:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
FlixBus	4h 5m	12:40	Cambridge	Parkside	16:45	Brighton	Central Bus Station	Economy	£8	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 12:40:00 to Central Bus Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 16:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 5m
National Express	6h 30m	01:35	Cambridge	Parkside	08:05	Brighton	Pool Valley Coach Station	Economy	£23	A Bus from National Express goes from Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 01:35:00 to Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 08:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
National Express	6h 8m	01:35	Cambridge	Parkside	07:43	Brighton	Patcham Place	Economy	£23	A Bus from National Express goes from Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 01:35:00 to Patcham Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 07:43:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 8m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	3h 35m	03:00	Cambridge	Parkside	06:35	Brighton	Central Bus Station	Economy	£9	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) at 07/12/2025 03:00:00 to Central Bus Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/12/2025 06:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m
FlixBus	3h 50m	04:40	Cambridge	Parkside	08:30	Brighton	Central Bus Station	Economy	£9	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) at 07/12/2025 04:40:00 to Central Bus Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/12/2025 08:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
FlixBus	4h 0m	06:30	Cambridge	Parkside	10:30	Brighton	Central Bus Station	Economy	£9	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) at 07/12/2025 06:30:00 to Central Bus Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/12/2025 10:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
National Express	6h 5m	03:50	Cambridge	Parkside	09:55	Brighton	Preston Circus	Economy	£32	A Bus from National Express goes from Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) at 07/12/2025 03:50:00 to Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/12/2025 09:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
National Express	5h 57m	06:05	Cambridge	Parkside	12:02	Brighton	Preston Circus	Economy	£32	A Bus from National Express goes from Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) at 07/12/2025 06:05:00 to Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/12/2025 12:02:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 57m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	3h 35m	03:00	Cambridge	Parkside	06:35	Brighton	Central Bus Station	Economy	£8	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 03:00:00 to Central Bus Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 06:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m
FlixBus	3h 50m	04:40	Cambridge	Parkside	08:30	Brighton	Central Bus Station	Economy	£8	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 04:40:00 to Central Bus Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 08:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
FlixBus	4h 0m	06:30	Cambridge	Parkside	10:30	Brighton	Central Bus Station	Economy	£8	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 06:30:00 to Central Bus Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 10:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
National Express	6h 15m	12:15	Cambridge	Parkside	18:30	Brighton	York Place	Economy	£28	A Bus from National Express goes from Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 12:15:00 to York Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 18:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
National Express	6h 12m	12:15	Cambridge	Parkside	18:27	Brighton	Preston Circus	Economy	£28	A Bus from National Express goes from Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 12:15:00 to Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 18:27:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 12m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	3h 50m	04:40	Cambridge	Parkside	08:30	Brighton	Central Bus Station	Economy	£7	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 04:40:00 to Central Bus Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 08:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
FlixBus	4h 0m	06:30	Cambridge	Parkside	10:30	Brighton	Central Bus Station	Economy	£7	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 06:30:00 to Central Bus Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 10:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
FlixBus	4h 5m	12:40	Cambridge	Parkside	16:45	Brighton	Central Bus Station	Economy	£7	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 12:40:00 to Central Bus Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 16:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 5m
National Express	6h 10m	01:35	Cambridge	Parkside	07:45	Brighton	Withdean Park	Economy	£25	A Bus from National Express goes from Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 01:35:00 to Withdean Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 07:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
National Express	6h 8m	01:35	Cambridge	Parkside	07:43	Brighton	Patcham Place	Economy	£25	A Bus from National Express goes from Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 01:35:00 to Patcham Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 07:43:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 8m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	5h 5m	08:00	Cambridge	Parkside	13:05	Brighton	York Place	Economy	£36	A Bus from National Express goes from Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 08:00:00 to York Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 13:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m
National Express	5h 7m	18:15	Cambridge	Parkside	23:22	Brighton	York Place	Economy	£36	A Bus from National Express goes from Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 18:15:00 to York Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 23:22:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 7m
National Express	4h 57m	08:00	Cambridge	Parkside	12:57	Brighton	Preston Park	Economy	£36	A Bus from National Express goes from Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 08:00:00 to Preston Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 12:57:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 57m
National Express	5h 2m	18:15	Cambridge	Parkside	23:17	Brighton	Preston Park	Economy	£36	A Bus from National Express goes from Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 18:15:00 to Preston Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 23:17:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 2m
National Express	4h 55m	08:00	Cambridge	Parkside	12:55	Brighton	Withdean Park	Economy	£36	A Bus from National Express goes from Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 08:00:00 to Withdean Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 12:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 55m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Cambridge to Brighton is £7 on 10/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Cambridge and Brighton

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

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 120 daily coaches from Cambridge to Brighton. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 66 daily coaches between Cambridge and Brighton.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 222 coaches from Cambridge to Brighton, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Cambridge and Brighton, with 66 offers.

Facts about coaches from Cambridge to Brighton

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 107 times every day by bus from Cambridge to Brighton in one click! Book your bus ticket from Cambridge to Brighton starting from £7!

Cheapest Bus	£7
Fastest Bus	3h 20m
Earliest Coach	01:35
Latest Coach	18:35
Daily Bus Connections	107 Ø
Distance	154.6 km
Coach Companies	National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest coach connections from Cambridge to Brighton

Every day, 107 buses from 2 coach companies leave Cambridge 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

£26

Saturday 06/12

£34

Sunday 07/12

£9

Monday 08/12

£28

Tuesday 09/12

Wednesday 10/12

£25

Thursday 11/12

£36

Friday 12/12

Saturday 13/12

£39

Sunday 14/12

Monday 15/12

Tuesday 16/12

Wednesday 17/12

Thursday 18/12

Friday 19/12

Saturday 20/12

Sunday 21/12

Monday 22/12

Tuesday 23/12

Wednesday 24/12

Thursday 25/12

Friday 26/12

Saturday 27/12

Sunday 28/12

The cheapest time to travel from Cambridge to Brighton

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

With a price starting from £7, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Cambridge to Brighton. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £36.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Cambridge to Brighton, with £7. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £32.

How to save money travelling from Cambridge 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 Cambridge 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 Cambridge 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 Cambridge to Brighton are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Cambridge to Brighton

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

National Express from Cambridge to Brighton

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

Cheapest Price	£23
Fastest Coach	4h 33m
Earliest Coach	01:35
Last Coach	18:35
Daily Connections	99 Ø
Found on	03/12/2025

FlixBus from Cambridge to Brighton

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

Cheapest Price	£7
Fastest Coach	3h 20m
Earliest Coach	03:00
Last Coach	16:50
Daily Connections	12 Ø
Found on	01/12/2025

All bus stations and stops in Cambridge and Brighton

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

Parkside

Parkside 36

Trumpington Park and Ride

Hauxton Road

Babraham Crossroads

Cambridge Rd

Jesus College

Victoria Ave

Trumpington

High Street

Patcham Place

London Road

Pool Valley Coach Station

Pool Valley 11-12

Preston Circus

Preston Road

Preston Park

Preston Road 223A

Central Bus Station

Service and Comfort on the bus from Cambridge to Brighton

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

FAQs about the Cambridge to Brighton bus

How much does a Cambridge - Brighton coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Cambridge - Brighton bus trip is available from £7 and takes 3h 50m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Cambridge to Brighton is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £7 to £51. 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 Cambridge - Brighton route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Cambridge to Brighton is offered by roughly 107 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Brighton from Cambridge take?

The quickest coach from Cambridge to Brighton is provided by FlixBus and takes 3h 20m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £9. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Cambridge to Brighton?

The earliest bus to Brighton departs from Cambridge at 01:35. 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 Cambridge to Brighton?

The latest bus to Brighton departs from Cambridge at 18:35. 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 Cambridge - Brighton route?

Passengers looking to travel from Cambridge 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 Cambridge and Brighton?

You can check all the direct connections between Cambridge 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 Cambridge?

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 Cambridge 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 Cambridge 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 Cambridge to Brighton on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Cambridge and to Brighton

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