Bus and Coach from Sheffield to Brighton: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from Sheffield to Brighton

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

today

£12

tomorrow

Thursday

Friday

£13

Saturday

£12

Sunday

£13

Monday

£8

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	8h 20m	16:15	Sheffield	Coach Station	00:35	Brighton	Preston Circus	Economy	£12	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 05/05/2026 16:15:00 to Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/05/2026 00:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m
National Express	8h 13m	16:15	Sheffield	Coach Station	00:28	Brighton	Patcham Place	Economy	£12	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 05/05/2026 16:15:00 to Patcham Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/05/2026 00:28:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 13m
National Express	8h 0m	16:35	Sheffield	Greenhill	00:35	Brighton	Preston Circus	Economy	£12	A Bus from National Express goes from Greenhill, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 05/05/2026 16:35:00 to Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/05/2026 00:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
National Express	8h 28m	10:50	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station	19:18	Brighton	Patcham Place	Economy	£14	A Bus from National Express goes from Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 05/05/2026 10:50:00 to Patcham Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/05/2026 19:18:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 28m
National Express	7h 18m	17:10	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station	00:28	Brighton	Patcham Place	Economy	£14	A Bus from National Express goes from Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 05/05/2026 17:10:00 to Patcham Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/05/2026 00:28:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 18m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	8h 7m	06:50	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station	14:57	Brighton	Preston Park	Economy	£13	A Bus from National Express goes from Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 08/05/2026 06:50:00 to Preston Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/05/2026 14:57:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 7m
National Express	8h 25m	06:50	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station	15:15	Brighton	Pool Valley Coach Station	Economy	£13	A Bus from National Express goes from Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 08/05/2026 06:50:00 to Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/05/2026 15:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 25m
National Express	7h 58m	06:50	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station	14:48	Brighton	Patcham Place	Economy	£13	A Bus from National Express goes from Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 08/05/2026 06:50:00 to Patcham Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/05/2026 14:48:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 58m
National Express	8h 12m	06:50	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station	15:02	Brighton	Preston Circus	Economy	£14	A Bus from National Express goes from Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 08/05/2026 06:50:00 to Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/05/2026 15:02:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 12m
National Express	9h 0m	14:20	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station	23:20	Brighton	Preston Circus	Economy	£14	A Bus from National Express goes from Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 08/05/2026 14:20:00 to Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/05/2026 23:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	9h 7m	01:40	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station	10:47	Brighton	Preston Park	Economy	£12	A Bus from National Express goes from Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 09/05/2026 01:40:00 to Preston Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/05/2026 10:47:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 7m
National Express	9h 25m	01:40	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station	11:05	Brighton	Pool Valley Coach Station	Economy	£12	A Bus from National Express goes from Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 09/05/2026 01:40:00 to Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/05/2026 11:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m
National Express	9h 3m	01:40	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station	10:43	Brighton	Patcham Place	Economy	£12	A Bus from National Express goes from Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 09/05/2026 01:40:00 to Patcham Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/05/2026 10:43:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 3m
National Express	9h 11m	01:40	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station	10:51	Brighton	Preston Circus	Economy	£12	A Bus from National Express goes from Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 09/05/2026 01:40:00 to Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/05/2026 10:51:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 11m
National Express	7h 37m	07:20	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station	14:57	Brighton	Preston Park	Economy	£16	A Bus from National Express goes from Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 09/05/2026 07:20:00 to Preston Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/05/2026 14:57:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 37m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	7h 52m	09:10	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station	17:02	Brighton	Preston Circus	Economy	£13	A Bus from National Express goes from Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 10/05/2026 09:10:00 to Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/05/2026 17:02:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 52m
National Express	7h 47m	09:10	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station	16:57	Brighton	Preston Park	Economy	£14	A Bus from National Express goes from Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 10/05/2026 09:10:00 to Preston Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/05/2026 16:57:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 47m
National Express	8h 5m	09:10	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station	17:15	Brighton	Pool Valley Coach Station	Economy	£14	A Bus from National Express goes from Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 10/05/2026 09:10:00 to Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/05/2026 17:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
National Express	7h 43m	09:10	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station	16:53	Brighton	Patcham Place	Economy	£14	A Bus from National Express goes from Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 10/05/2026 09:10:00 to Patcham Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/05/2026 16:53:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 43m
National Express	8h 7m	12:45	Sheffield	Coach Station	20:52	Brighton	Preston Park	Economy	£14	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 10/05/2026 12:45:00 to Preston Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/05/2026 20:52:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 7m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	10h 30m	06:15	Sheffield	Coach Station	16:45	Brighton	Central Bus Station	Economy	£8	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 11/05/2026 06:15:00 to Central Bus Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/05/2026 16:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 30m
FlixBus	10h 15m	06:30	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station	16:45	Brighton	Central Bus Station	Economy	£8	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 11/05/2026 06:30:00 to Central Bus Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/05/2026 16:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 15m
National Express	9h 21m	01:40	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station	11:01	Brighton	Preston Circus	Economy	£12	A Bus from National Express goes from Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 11/05/2026 01:40:00 to Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/05/2026 11:01:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 21m
National Express	9h 35m	01:40	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station	11:15	Brighton	Pool Valley Coach Station	Economy	£12	A Bus from National Express goes from Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 11/05/2026 01:40:00 to Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/05/2026 11:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m
National Express	9h 17m	01:40	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station	10:57	Brighton	Preston Park	Economy	£12	A Bus from National Express goes from Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 11/05/2026 01:40:00 to Preston Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/05/2026 10:57:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 17m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Sheffield to Brighton is £8 on 11/05/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Sheffield and Brighton

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

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 72 daily coaches from Sheffield to Brighton. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 15 daily coaches between Sheffield and Brighton.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 116 coaches from Sheffield to Brighton, while Night sees the fewest connections between Sheffield and Brighton, with 32 offers.

Facts about coaches from Sheffield to Brighton

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 58 times every day by bus from Sheffield to Brighton in one click! Book your bus ticket from Sheffield to Brighton starting from £8!

Cheapest Bus	£8
Fastest Bus	7h 18m
Earliest Coach	08:25
Latest Coach	19:00
Daily Bus Connections	58 Ø
Distance	298.7 km
Coach Companies	National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest coach connections from Sheffield to Brighton

Every day, 58 buses from 2 coach companies leave Sheffield for Brighton: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 05/05/2026 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 04/05

Tuesday 05/05

£14

Wednesday 06/05

Thursday 07/05

Friday 08/05

£14

Saturday 09/05

£12

Sunday 10/05

£13

Monday 11/05

£8

Tuesday 12/05

£8

Wednesday 13/05

£19

Thursday 14/05

£12

Friday 15/05

£14

Saturday 16/05

£8

Sunday 17/05

£14

Monday 18/05

£17

Tuesday 19/05

£12

Wednesday 20/05

£12

Thursday 21/05

£12

Friday 22/05

£14

Saturday 23/05

£14

Sunday 24/05

£14

Monday 25/05

£13

Tuesday 26/05

£10

Wednesday 27/05

£10

Thursday 28/05

£13

Friday 29/05

£14

Saturday 30/05

£19

Sunday 31/05

The cheapest time to travel from Sheffield to Brighton

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

With a price starting from £8, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Sheffield to Brighton. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £13.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Sheffield to Brighton, with £8. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £14.

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

Beloved bus companies from Sheffield to Brighton

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

National Express from Sheffield to Brighton

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

Cheapest Price	£12
Fastest Coach	7h 18m
Earliest Coach	08:25
Last Coach	19:00
Daily Connections	58 Ø
Found on	20/04/2026

FlixBus from Sheffield to Brighton

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

Cheapest Price	£8
Fastest Coach	10h 15m
Earliest Coach	06:15
Last Coach	06:30
Daily Connections	2 Ø
Found on	20/04/2026

All bus stations and stops in Sheffield and Brighton

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

Coach Station

Pond Hill

Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station

Meadowhall Road 1-4

Greenhill

Chesterfield Road

SUFC Stadium

Bramall Lane

Arena/Don Valley Bowl

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 Sheffield to Brighton

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

FAQs about the Sheffield to Brighton bus

How much does a Sheffield - Brighton coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Sheffield - Brighton bus trip is available from £8 and takes 10h 30m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Sheffield to Brighton is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £8 to £35. 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 Sheffield - Brighton route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Sheffield to Brighton is offered by roughly 58 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Brighton from Sheffield take?

The quickest coach from Sheffield to Brighton is provided by National Express and takes 7h 18m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £14. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Sheffield to Brighton?

The earliest bus to Brighton departs from Sheffield at 08:25. 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 Sheffield to Brighton?

The latest bus to Brighton departs from Sheffield at 19:00. 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 Sheffield - Brighton route?

Passengers looking to travel from Sheffield 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 Sheffield and Brighton?

You can check all the direct connections between Sheffield 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 Sheffield?

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 Sheffield 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 Sheffield 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 Sheffield to Brighton on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Sheffield to Brighton?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 58 daily trips between Sheffield and Brighton. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Sheffield to Brighton?

Prices and availability for 58 trips between Sheffield and Brighton change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Sheffield and to Brighton

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