Bus and Coach from Southampton to Brighton: Compare all prices

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

today

£24

tomorrow

Thursday

Friday

£24

Saturday

£29

Sunday

£24

Monday

£24

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	3h 32m	12:35	Southampton	University	16:07	Brighton	Preston Circus	Economy	£24	A Bus from National Express goes from University, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 05/05/2026 12:35:00 to Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/05/2026 16:07:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 32m
National Express	4h 37m	13:50	Southampton	University	18:27	Brighton	Preston Circus	Economy	£24	A Bus from National Express goes from University, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 05/05/2026 13:50:00 to Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/05/2026 18:27:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 37m
National Express	4h 7m	15:20	Southampton	University	19:27	Brighton	Preston Circus	Economy	£24	A Bus from National Express goes from University, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 05/05/2026 15:20:00 to Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/05/2026 19:27:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 7m
National Express	3h 45m	12:35	Southampton	University	16:20	Brighton	Pool Valley Coach Station	Economy	£24	A Bus from National Express goes from University, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 05/05/2026 12:35:00 to Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/05/2026 16:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m
National Express	4h 50m	13:50	Southampton	University	18:40	Brighton	Pool Valley Coach Station	Economy	£24	A Bus from National Express goes from University, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 05/05/2026 13:50:00 to Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/05/2026 18:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	4h 5m	02:05	Southampton	Coach Station	06:10	Brighton	Withdean Park	Economy	£24	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 08/05/2026 02:05:00 to Withdean Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/05/2026 06:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 5m
National Express	4h 30m	06:25	Southampton	Coach Station	10:55	Brighton	Withdean Park	Economy	£24	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 08/05/2026 06:25:00 to Withdean Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/05/2026 10:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
National Express	3h 45m	12:15	Southampton	Coach Station	16:00	Brighton	Withdean Park	Economy	£24	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 08/05/2026 12:15:00 to Withdean Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/05/2026 16:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m
National Express	3h 50m	13:15	Southampton	Coach Station	17:05	Brighton	Withdean Park	Economy	£24	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 08/05/2026 13:15:00 to Withdean Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/05/2026 17:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
National Express	4h 0m	15:20	Southampton	Coach Station	19:20	Brighton	Withdean Park	Economy	£24	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 08/05/2026 15:20:00 to Withdean Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/05/2026 19:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	4h 5m	20:30	Southampton	Coach Station	00:35	Brighton	Preston Circus	Economy	£29	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 09/05/2026 20:30:00 to Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/05/2026 00:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 5m
National Express	4h 2m	20:30	Southampton	Coach Station	00:32	Brighton	Preston Park	Economy	£29	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 09/05/2026 20:30:00 to Preston Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/05/2026 00:32:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 2m
National Express	4h 15m	20:30	Southampton	Coach Station	00:45	Brighton	Pool Valley Coach Station	Economy	£29	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 09/05/2026 20:30:00 to Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/05/2026 00:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m
National Express	4h 0m	20:30	Southampton	Coach Station	00:30	Brighton	Withdean Park	Economy	£29	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 09/05/2026 20:30:00 to Withdean Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/05/2026 00:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
National Express	3h 58m	20:30	Southampton	Coach Station	00:28	Brighton	Patcham Place	Economy	£29	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 09/05/2026 20:30:00 to Patcham Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/05/2026 00:28:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 58m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	4h 3m	02:05	Southampton	Coach Station	06:08	Brighton	Patcham Place	Economy	£24	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 10/05/2026 02:05:00 to Patcham Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/05/2026 06:08:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 3m
National Express	3h 28m	04:15	Southampton	Coach Station	07:43	Brighton	Patcham Place	Economy	£24	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 10/05/2026 04:15:00 to Patcham Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/05/2026 07:43:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 28m
National Express	4h 8m	14:45	Southampton	Coach Station	18:53	Brighton	Patcham Place	Economy	£24	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 10/05/2026 14:45:00 to Patcham Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/05/2026 18:53:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 8m
National Express	4h 8m	15:45	Southampton	Coach Station	19:53	Brighton	Patcham Place	Economy	£24	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 10/05/2026 15:45:00 to Patcham Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/05/2026 19:53:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 8m
National Express	4h 7m	02:05	Southampton	Coach Station	06:12	Brighton	Preston Park	Economy	£24	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 10/05/2026 02:05:00 to Preston Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/05/2026 06:12:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 7m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	4h 20m	02:05	Southampton	Coach Station	06:25	Brighton	Pool Valley Coach Station	Economy	£24	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 11/05/2026 02:05:00 to Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/05/2026 06:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m
National Express	4h 50m	06:25	Southampton	Coach Station	11:15	Brighton	Pool Valley Coach Station	Economy	£24	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 11/05/2026 06:25:00 to Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/05/2026 11:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 50m
National Express	4h 10m	13:15	Southampton	Coach Station	17:25	Brighton	Pool Valley Coach Station	Economy	£24	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 11/05/2026 13:15:00 to Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/05/2026 17:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
National Express	4h 20m	15:20	Southampton	Coach Station	19:40	Brighton	Pool Valley Coach Station	Economy	£24	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 11/05/2026 15:20:00 to Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/05/2026 19:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m
National Express	4h 5m	02:05	Southampton	Coach Station	06:10	Brighton	Withdean Park	Economy	£24	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 11/05/2026 02:05:00 to Withdean Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/05/2026 06:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 5m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Southampton to Brighton is £24 on 05/05/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Southampton and Brighton

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

Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 98 daily coaches from Southampton to Brighton. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 10 daily coaches between Southampton and Brighton.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 132 coaches from Southampton to Brighton, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Southampton and Brighton, with 58 offers.

Facts about coaches from Southampton to Brighton

Compare all providers like National Express that travel 79 times every day by bus from Southampton to Brighton in one click! Book your bus ticket from Southampton to Brighton starting from £24!

Cheapest Bus	£24
Fastest Bus	3h 28m
Earliest Coach	09:05
Latest Coach	20:30
Daily Bus Connections	79 Ø
Distance	89.5 km
Coach Companies	National Express

Cheapest coach connections from Southampton to Brighton

Every day, 79 buses from 1 coach companies leave Southampton 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

£24

Wednesday 06/05

Thursday 07/05

Friday 08/05

£24

Saturday 09/05

£29

Sunday 10/05

£24

Monday 11/05

£24

Tuesday 12/05

£24

Wednesday 13/05

£24

Thursday 14/05

£24

Friday 15/05

£24

Saturday 16/05

£24

Sunday 17/05

£24

Monday 18/05

£24

Tuesday 19/05

£24

Wednesday 20/05

£24

Thursday 21/05

£24

Friday 22/05

£24

Saturday 23/05

£30

Sunday 24/05

£24

Monday 25/05

£24

Tuesday 26/05

£24

Wednesday 27/05

£24

Thursday 28/05

£24

Friday 29/05

£24

Saturday 30/05

£27

Sunday 31/05

The cheapest time to travel from Southampton to Brighton

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

With a price starting from £24, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Southampton to Brighton. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £24.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Southampton to Brighton, with £24. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £24.

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

Beloved bus companies from Southampton to Brighton

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

National Express from Southampton to Brighton

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

Cheapest Price	£24
Fastest Coach	3h 28m
Earliest Coach	09:05
Last Coach	20:30
Daily Connections	79 Ø
Found on	01/05/2026

All bus stations and stops in Southampton and Brighton

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

Coach Station

Harbour Parade 2

Solent University

East Park Terrace

University

Highfield Interchange Highfield Interchange

Port

Town Quay

New 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

Service and Comfort on the bus from Southampton to Brighton

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

FAQs about the Southampton to Brighton bus

How much does a Southampton - Brighton coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Southampton - Brighton bus trip is available from £24 and takes 3h 32m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Southampton to Brighton is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £24 to £43. 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 Southampton - Brighton route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Southampton to Brighton is offered by roughly 79 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Brighton from Southampton take?

The quickest coach from Southampton to Brighton is provided by National Express and takes 3h 28m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £26. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Southampton to Brighton?

The earliest bus to Brighton departs from Southampton at 09:05. 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 Southampton to Brighton?

The latest bus to Brighton departs from Southampton at 20:30. 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 Southampton - Brighton route?

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

Is there a direct bus between Southampton and Brighton?

You can check all the direct connections between Southampton 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.

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

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 Southampton 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 Southampton 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 Southampton to Brighton on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Southampton 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 79 daily trips between Southampton 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 Southampton to Brighton?

Prices and availability for 79 trips between Southampton 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 Southampton to Brighton

Economy

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

More bus routes to Southampton and to Brighton

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