What is the best way to travel from Cheltenham to Brighton?
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What is the cheapest way to reach Brighton from Cheltenham?
You can reach Brighton with just £24 by taking a Bus from National Express, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.
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National Express6h 32m016:50CheltenhamRoyal Well Coach Station23:22BrightonYork Place0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Royal Well Coach Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 19/12/2025 16:50:00 to York Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/12/2025 23:22:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 32m
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National Express6h 37m018:00CheltenhamRoyal Well Coach Station00:37BrightonYork Place0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Royal Well Coach Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 19/12/2025 18:00:00 to York Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/12/2025 00:37:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 37m
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National Express7h 2m019:35CheltenhamRoyal Well Coach Station02:37BrightonYork Place0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Royal Well Coach Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 19/12/2025 19:35:00 to York Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/12/2025 02:37:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 2m
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National Express6h 27m016:50CheltenhamRoyal Well Coach Station23:17BrightonPreston Park0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Royal Well Coach Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 19/12/2025 16:50:00 to Preston Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/12/2025 23:17:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 27m
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National Express6h 32m018:00CheltenhamRoyal Well Coach Station00:32BrightonPreston Park0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Royal Well Coach Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 19/12/2025 18:00:00 to Preston Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/12/2025 00:32:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 32m
Cheapest Buses Friday
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National Express6h 22m017:00CheltenhamRoyal Well Coach Station23:22BrightonYork Place0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Royal Well Coach Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 21/12/2025 17:00:00 to York Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/12/2025 23:22:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 22m
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National Express6h 27m018:10CheltenhamRoyal Well Coach Station00:37BrightonYork Place0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Royal Well Coach Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 21/12/2025 18:10:00 to York Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/12/2025 00:37:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 27m
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National Express7h 2m019:35CheltenhamRoyal Well Coach Station02:37BrightonYork Place0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Royal Well Coach Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 21/12/2025 19:35:00 to York Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/12/2025 02:37:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 2m
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National Express6h 20m017:00CheltenhamRoyal Well Coach Station23:20BrightonPreston Circus0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Royal Well Coach Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 21/12/2025 17:00:00 to Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/12/2025 23:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
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National Express6h 25m018:10CheltenhamRoyal Well Coach Station00:35BrightonPreston Circus0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Royal Well Coach Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 21/12/2025 18:10:00 to Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/12/2025 00:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 25m
Cheapest Buses Sunday
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National Express7h 35m019:00CheltenhamRoyal Well Coach Station02:35BrightonPreston Circus0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Royal Well Coach Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 23/12/2025 19:00:00 to Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/12/2025 02:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
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National Express7h 28m019:00CheltenhamRoyal Well Coach Station02:28BrightonPatcham Place0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Royal Well Coach Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 23/12/2025 19:00:00 to Patcham Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/12/2025 02:28:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 28m
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National Express7h 45m019:00CheltenhamRoyal Well Coach Station02:45BrightonPool Valley Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Royal Well Coach Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 23/12/2025 19:00:00 to Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/12/2025 02:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m
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National Express7h 32m019:00CheltenhamRoyal Well Coach Station02:32BrightonPreston Park0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Royal Well Coach Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 23/12/2025 19:00:00 to Preston Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/12/2025 02:32:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 32m
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National Express7h 37m019:00CheltenhamRoyal Well Coach Station02:37BrightonYork Place0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Royal Well Coach Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 23/12/2025 19:00:00 to York Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/12/2025 02:37:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 37m
Cheapest Buses Tuesday
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National Express4h 43m003:00CheltenhamRoyal Well Coach Station07:43BrightonPatcham Place0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Royal Well Coach Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 24/12/2025 03:00:00 to Patcham Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/12/2025 07:43:00. 50 Economy ticket for £54 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 43m
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National Express5h 28m006:20CheltenhamRoyal Well Coach Station11:48BrightonPatcham Place0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Royal Well Coach Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 24/12/2025 06:20:00 to Patcham Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/12/2025 11:48:00. 50 Economy ticket for £54 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 28m
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National Express4h 43m009:05CheltenhamRoyal Well Coach Station13:48BrightonPatcham Place0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Royal Well Coach Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 24/12/2025 09:05:00 to Patcham Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/12/2025 13:48:00. 50 Economy ticket for £54 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 43m
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National Express5h 38m012:35CheltenhamRoyal Well Coach Station18:13BrightonPatcham Place0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Royal Well Coach Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 24/12/2025 12:35:00 to Patcham Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/12/2025 18:13:00. 50 Economy ticket for £54 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 38m
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National Express5h 28m014:45CheltenhamRoyal Well Coach Station20:13BrightonPatcham Place0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Royal Well Coach Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 24/12/2025 14:45:00 to Patcham Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/12/2025 20:13:00. 50 Economy ticket for £54 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 28m
Cheapest Buses Wednesday
What are the fastest trips from Cheltenham to Brighton?
You can get to Brighton from Cheltenham in just 4h 43m with a Bus from National Express. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
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National Express6h 27m016:50CheltenhamRoyal Well Coach Station23:17BrightonPreston Park0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Royal Well Coach Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 19/12/2025 16:50:00 to Preston Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/12/2025 23:17:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 27m
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National Express6h 32m016:50CheltenhamRoyal Well Coach Station23:22BrightonYork Place0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Royal Well Coach Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 19/12/2025 16:50:00 to York Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/12/2025 23:22:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 32m
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National Express6h 32m018:00CheltenhamRoyal Well Coach Station00:32BrightonPreston Park0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Royal Well Coach Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 19/12/2025 18:00:00 to Preston Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/12/2025 00:32:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 32m
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National Express6h 37m018:00CheltenhamRoyal Well Coach Station00:37BrightonYork Place0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Royal Well Coach Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 19/12/2025 18:00:00 to York Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/12/2025 00:37:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 37m
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National Express7h 2m019:35CheltenhamRoyal Well Coach Station02:37BrightonYork Place0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Royal Well Coach Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 19/12/2025 19:35:00 to York Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/12/2025 02:37:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 2m
Fastest Buses Friday
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National Express6h 20m017:00CheltenhamRoyal Well Coach Station23:20BrightonPreston Circus0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Royal Well Coach Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 21/12/2025 17:00:00 to Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/12/2025 23:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
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National Express6h 22m017:00CheltenhamRoyal Well Coach Station23:22BrightonYork Place0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Royal Well Coach Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 21/12/2025 17:00:00 to York Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/12/2025 23:22:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 22m
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National Express6h 25m018:10CheltenhamRoyal Well Coach Station00:35BrightonPreston Circus0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Royal Well Coach Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 21/12/2025 18:10:00 to Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/12/2025 00:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 25m
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National Express6h 27m018:10CheltenhamRoyal Well Coach Station00:37BrightonYork Place0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Royal Well Coach Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 21/12/2025 18:10:00 to York Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/12/2025 00:37:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 27m
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National Express7h 2m019:35CheltenhamRoyal Well Coach Station02:37BrightonYork Place0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Royal Well Coach Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 21/12/2025 19:35:00 to York Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/12/2025 02:37:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 2m
Fastest Buses Sunday
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National Express7h 28m019:00CheltenhamRoyal Well Coach Station02:28BrightonPatcham Place0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Royal Well Coach Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 23/12/2025 19:00:00 to Patcham Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/12/2025 02:28:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 28m
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National Express7h 32m019:00CheltenhamRoyal Well Coach Station02:32BrightonPreston Park0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Royal Well Coach Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 23/12/2025 19:00:00 to Preston Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/12/2025 02:32:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 32m
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National Express7h 35m019:00CheltenhamRoyal Well Coach Station02:35BrightonPreston Circus0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Royal Well Coach Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 23/12/2025 19:00:00 to Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/12/2025 02:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
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National Express7h 37m019:00CheltenhamRoyal Well Coach Station02:37BrightonYork Place0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Royal Well Coach Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 23/12/2025 19:00:00 to York Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/12/2025 02:37:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 37m
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National Express7h 45m019:00CheltenhamRoyal Well Coach Station02:45BrightonPool Valley Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Royal Well Coach Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 23/12/2025 19:00:00 to Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/12/2025 02:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m
Fastest Buses Tuesday
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National Express4h 43m003:00CheltenhamRoyal Well Coach Station07:43BrightonPatcham Place0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Royal Well Coach Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 24/12/2025 03:00:00 to Patcham Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/12/2025 07:43:00. 50 Economy ticket for £54 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 43m
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National Express4h 43m009:05CheltenhamRoyal Well Coach Station13:48BrightonPatcham Place0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Royal Well Coach Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 24/12/2025 09:05:00 to Patcham Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/12/2025 13:48:00. 50 Economy ticket for £54 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 43m
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National Express5h 28m006:20CheltenhamRoyal Well Coach Station11:48BrightonPatcham Place0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Royal Well Coach Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 24/12/2025 06:20:00 to Patcham Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/12/2025 11:48:00. 50 Economy ticket for £54 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 28m
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National Express5h 28m014:45CheltenhamRoyal Well Coach Station20:13BrightonPatcham Place0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Royal Well Coach Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 24/12/2025 14:45:00 to Patcham Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/12/2025 20:13:00. 50 Economy ticket for £54 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 28m
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National Express5h 38m012:35CheltenhamRoyal Well Coach Station18:13BrightonPatcham Place0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Royal Well Coach Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 24/12/2025 12:35:00 to Patcham Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/12/2025 18:13:00. 50 Economy ticket for £54 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 38m
Fastest Buses Wednesday
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a
Bus from Cheltenham to Brighton
What are the most popular stations in Cheltenham and Brighton?
In Cheltenham, you will usually depart from Spa Central Station, Arle Court or Royal Well Coach Station, while in Brighton you will be arriving at Central Station, University Falmer Station or Moulsecoomb Train Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Brighton from Cheltenham? With 5 connections between 1 Bus operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Cheltenham and Brighton, you can pay as low as £24 with a Bus from National Express.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Bus from National Express: you will get to Brighton in just 4h 43m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Cheltenham and Brighton are National Express, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Cheltenham and Brighton is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Shurdington or to Hove, and look at flights from Gloucestershire Airport, and landing at London Gatwick Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Cheltenham to Brighton?
The most popular companies between Cheltenham and Brighton, are National Express. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: National Express
All you need to know when you travel from Cheltenham to Brighton
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Cheltenham to Brighton. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Cheltenham to Brighton
How can I reach Brighton from Cheltenham?
Every day, there are on average 5 connections between Bus, with which you can get to Brighton from Cheltenham.
How far is Brighton from Cheltenham?
The distance between Cheltenham and Brighton is 180.5 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Cheltenham and Brighton?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 5 kgs of CO2, a train 6 kgs, a car 31 kgs, and a flight 44 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Cheltenham to Brighton?
You can get to Brighton with just £24 by taking a Bus from National Express.
What is the fastest way to get from Cheltenham to Brighton?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Brighton in just 4h 43m with a Bus from National Express.
More routes to Cheltenham and to Brighton
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Cheltenham and to Brighton. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
