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 or Southern for the next days.

today

£29

tomorrow

£31

Sunday

£22

Monday

£27

Tuesday

£30

Wednesday

£29

Thursday

£28

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	4h 32m	07:30	Southampton	Coach Station	12:02	Brighton	Preston Circus	Economy	£29	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 07:30:00 to Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/12/2025 12:02:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 32m
National Express	4h 45m	07:30	Southampton	Coach Station	12:15	Brighton	Pool Valley Coach Station	Economy	£29	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 07:30:00 to Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/12/2025 12:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m
National Express	4h 25m	07:30	Southampton	Coach Station	11:55	Brighton	Withdean Park	Economy	£29	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 07:30:00 to Withdean Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/12/2025 11:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
National Express	4h 18m	07:30	Southampton	Coach Station	11:48	Brighton	Patcham Place	Economy	£29	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 07:30:00 to Patcham Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/12/2025 11:48:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 18m
National Express	4h 27m	07:30	Southampton	Coach Station	11:57	Brighton	Preston Park	Economy	£29	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 07:30:00 to Preston Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/12/2025 11:57:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 27m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	4h 3m	10:45	Southampton	Coach Station	14:48	Brighton	Patcham Place	Economy	£31	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 10:45:00 to Patcham Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 14:48:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 3m
National Express	4h 8m	14:45	Southampton	Coach Station	18:53	Brighton	Patcham Place	Economy	£31	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 14:45:00 to Patcham Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 18:53:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 8m
National Express	4h 10m	14:45	Southampton	Coach Station	18:55	Brighton	Withdean Park	Economy	£31	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 14:45:00 to Withdean Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 18:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
National Express	4h 12m	14:45	Southampton	Coach Station	18:57	Brighton	Preston Park	Economy	£31	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 14:45:00 to Preston Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 18:57:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 12m
National Express	4h 30m	14:45	Southampton	Coach Station	19:15	Brighton	Pool Valley Coach Station	Economy	£31	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 14:45:00 to Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 19:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Southern	2h 29m	08:52	Southampton	Central Station	11:21	Brighton	Central Station	Economy	£22	A Bus from Southern goes from Central Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 07/12/2025 08:52:00 to Central Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/12/2025 11:21:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 29m
Southern	2h 29m	09:52	Southampton	Central Station	12:21	Brighton	Central Station	Economy	£22	A Bus from Southern goes from Central Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 07/12/2025 09:52:00 to Central Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/12/2025 12:21:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 29m
Southern	2h 30m	06:52	Southampton	Central Station	09:22	Brighton	Central Station	Economy	£23	A Bus from Southern goes from Central Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 07/12/2025 06:52:00 to Central Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/12/2025 09:22:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
National Express	4h 2m	08:55	Southampton	Coach Station	12:57	Brighton	Preston Park	Economy	£33	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 07/12/2025 08:55:00 to Preston Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/12/2025 12:57:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 2m
National Express	4h 20m	08:55	Southampton	Coach Station	13:15	Brighton	Pool Valley Coach Station	Economy	£33	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 07/12/2025 08:55:00 to Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/12/2025 13:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	4h 10m	10:45	Southampton	Coach Station	14:55	Brighton	Withdean Park	Economy	£27	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 10:45:00 to Withdean Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 14:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
National Express	3h 45m	12:15	Southampton	Coach Station	16:00	Brighton	Withdean Park	Economy	£27	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 12:15:00 to Withdean Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 16:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m
National Express	4h 17m	10:45	Southampton	Coach Station	15:02	Brighton	Preston Circus	Economy	£27	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 10:45:00 to Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 15:02:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 17m
National Express	3h 52m	12:15	Southampton	Coach Station	16:07	Brighton	Preston Circus	Economy	£27	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 12:15:00 to Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 16:07:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 52m
National Express	3h 47m	12:15	Southampton	Coach Station	16:02	Brighton	Preston Park	Economy	£27	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 12:15:00 to Preston Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 16:02:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 47m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	4h 25m	01:50	Southampton	Coach Station	06:15	Brighton	Preston Circus	Economy	£30	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 01:50:00 to Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 06:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
National Express	4h 7m	08:55	Southampton	Coach Station	13:02	Brighton	Preston Circus	Economy	£30	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 08:55:00 to Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 13:02:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 7m
National Express	4h 12m	13:00	Southampton	Coach Station	17:12	Brighton	Preston Circus	Economy	£30	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 13:00:00 to Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 17:12:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 12m
National Express	4h 7m	15:20	Southampton	Coach Station	19:27	Brighton	Preston Circus	Economy	£30	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 15:20:00 to Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 19:27:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 7m
National Express	4h 45m	18:35	Southampton	Coach Station	23:20	Brighton	Preston Circus	Economy	£30	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 18:35:00 to Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 23:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	4h 18m	15:00	Southampton	Coach Station	19:18	Brighton	Patcham Place	Economy	£29	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 15:00:00 to Patcham Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 19:18:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 18m
National Express	4h 40m	15:00	Southampton	Coach Station	19:40	Brighton	Pool Valley Coach Station	Economy	£29	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 15:00:00 to Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 19:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m
National Express	4h 20m	15:20	Southampton	University	19:40	Brighton	Pool Valley Coach Station	Economy	£29	A Bus from National Express goes from University, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 15:20:00 to Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 19:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m
National Express	4h 7m	15:20	Southampton	University	19:27	Brighton	Preston Circus	Economy	£29	A Bus from National Express goes from University, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 15:20:00 to Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 19:27:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 7m
National Express	4h 22m	15:00	Southampton	Coach Station	19:22	Brighton	Preston Park	Economy	£30	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 15:00:00 to Preston Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 19:22:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 22m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	4h 22m	15:00	Southampton	Coach Station	19:22	Brighton	Preston Park	Economy	£28	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 15:00:00 to Preston Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 19:22:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 22m
National Express	4h 27m	15:00	Southampton	Coach Station	19:27	Brighton	Preston Circus	Economy	£28	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 15:00:00 to Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 19:27:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 27m
National Express	4h 20m	15:00	Southampton	Coach Station	19:20	Brighton	Withdean Park	Economy	£28	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 15:00:00 to Withdean Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 19:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m
National Express	4h 18m	15:00	Southampton	Coach Station	19:18	Brighton	Patcham Place	Economy	£28	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 15:00:00 to Patcham Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 19:18:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 18m
National Express	4h 5m	12:15	Southampton	Coach Station	16:20	Brighton	Pool Valley Coach Station	Economy	£28	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 12:15:00 to Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 16:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 5m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Southampton to Brighton is £22 on 07/12/2025. 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.

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 107 daily coaches from Southampton to Brighton. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 88 daily coaches between Southampton and Brighton.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 222 coaches from Southampton to Brighton, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Southampton and Brighton, with 98 offers.

Facts about coaches from Southampton to Brighton

Compare all providers like National Express and Southern that travel 96 times every day by bus from Southampton to Brighton in one click! Book your bus ticket from Southampton to Brighton starting from £22!

Cheapest Bus	£22
Fastest Bus	2h 29m
Earliest Coach	02:05
Latest Coach	20:30
Daily Bus Connections	96 Ø
Distance	89.5 km
Coach Companies	National Express and Southern

Cheapest coach connections from Southampton to Brighton

Every day, 96 buses from 2 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 05/12/2025 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

£29

Saturday 06/12

£31

Sunday 07/12

£23

Monday 08/12

£28

Tuesday 09/12

£30

Wednesday 10/12

£30

Thursday 11/12

£28

Friday 12/12

£33

Saturday 13/12

£35

Sunday 14/12

£31

Monday 15/12

Tuesday 16/12

Wednesday 17/12

Thursday 18/12

Friday 19/12

Saturday 20/12

£41

Sunday 21/12

Monday 22/12

Tuesday 23/12

Wednesday 24/12

Thursday 25/12

Friday 26/12

£70

Saturday 27/12

£39

Sunday 28/12

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 £22, Sunday is the cheapest day for a coach from Southampton to Brighton. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £31.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Southampton to Brighton, with £22. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £30.

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	£27
Fastest Coach	3h 18m
Earliest Coach	02:05
Last Coach	20:30
Daily Connections	95 Ø
Found on	03/12/2025

Southern from Southampton to Brighton

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

Cheapest Price	£22
Fastest Coach	2h 29m
Earliest Coach	06:52
Last Coach	09:52
Daily Connections	4 Ø
Found on	03/12/2025

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

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

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 £22 and takes 2h 29m. 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 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £22 to £40. 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 96 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 Southern and takes 2h 29m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £23. 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 02:05. 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 and Southern. 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 and Southern.

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.

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!