What is the best way to travel from Plymouth to Brighton?
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What is the cheapest way to reach Brighton from Plymouth?
You can reach Brighton with just £32 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 Express7h 27m006:35PlymouthCoach Station14:02BrightonPreston Circus0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 29/03/2026 06:35:00 to Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 29/03/2026 14:02:00. 50 Economy ticket for £43 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 27m
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National Express9h 22m006:45PlymouthCoach Station16:07BrightonPreston Circus0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 29/03/2026 06:45:00 to Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 29/03/2026 16:07:00. 50 Economy ticket for £43 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 22m
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National Express7h 40m006:35PlymouthCoach Station14:15BrightonPool Valley Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 29/03/2026 06:35:00 to Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 29/03/2026 14:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £43 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
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National Express9h 35m006:45PlymouthCoach Station16:20BrightonPool Valley Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 29/03/2026 06:45:00 to Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 29/03/2026 16:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £43 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m
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National Express7h 22m006:35PlymouthCoach Station13:57BrightonPreston Park0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 29/03/2026 06:35:00 to Preston Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 29/03/2026 13:57:00. 50 Economy ticket for £43 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 22m
Cheapest Buses Sunday
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National Express9h 32m006:35PlymouthCoach Station16:07BrightonPreston Circus0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 31/03/2026 06:35:00 to Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 31/03/2026 16:07:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 32m
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National Express9h 27m006:35PlymouthCoach Station16:02BrightonPreston Park0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 31/03/2026 06:35:00 to Preston Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 31/03/2026 16:02:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 27m
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National Express9h 45m006:35PlymouthCoach Station16:20BrightonPool Valley Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 31/03/2026 06:35:00 to Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 31/03/2026 16:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 45m
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National Express9h 18m006:35PlymouthCoach Station15:53BrightonPatcham Place0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 31/03/2026 06:35:00 to Patcham Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 31/03/2026 15:53:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 18m
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National Express7h 42m006:20PlymouthCoach Station14:02BrightonPreston Circus0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 31/03/2026 06:20:00 to Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 31/03/2026 14:02:00. 50 Economy ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 42m
Cheapest Buses Tuesday
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National Express10h 50m023:15PlymouthCoach Station10:05BrightonPreston Circus0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 01/04/2026 23:15:00 to Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 02/04/2026 10:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £44 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 50m
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National Express10h 38m023:15PlymouthCoach Station09:53BrightonPatcham Place0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 01/04/2026 23:15:00 to Patcham Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 02/04/2026 09:53:00. 50 Economy ticket for £44 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 38m
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National Express8h 0m015:30PlymouthCoach Station23:30BrightonPool Valley Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 01/04/2026 15:30:00 to Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 01/04/2026 23:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £45 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
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National Express7h 47m015:30PlymouthCoach Station23:17BrightonPreston Park0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 01/04/2026 15:30:00 to Preston Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 01/04/2026 23:17:00. 50 Economy ticket for £45 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 47m
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National Express7h 50m015:30PlymouthCoach Station23:20BrightonPreston Circus0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 01/04/2026 15:30:00 to Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 01/04/2026 23:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £45 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
Cheapest Buses Wednesday
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National Express7h 47m015:30PlymouthCoach Station23:17BrightonPreston Park0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 02/04/2026 15:30:00 to Preston Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 02/04/2026 23:17:00. 50 Economy ticket for £56 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 47m
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National Express8h 0m015:30PlymouthCoach Station23:30BrightonPool Valley Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 02/04/2026 15:30:00 to Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 02/04/2026 23:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £56 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
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National Express7h 50m015:30PlymouthCoach Station23:20BrightonPreston Circus0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 02/04/2026 15:30:00 to Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 02/04/2026 23:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £56 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
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National Express7h 43m015:30PlymouthCoach Station23:13BrightonPatcham Place0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 02/04/2026 15:30:00 to Patcham Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 02/04/2026 23:13:00. 50 Economy ticket for £56 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 43m
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National Express9h 27m006:35PlymouthCoach Station16:02BrightonPreston Park0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 02/04/2026 06:35:00 to Preston Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 02/04/2026 16:02:00. 50 Economy ticket for £58 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 27m
Cheapest Buses Thursday
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National Express7h 28m015:45PlymouthCoach Station23:13BrightonPatcham Place0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 03/04/2026 15:45:00 to Patcham Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 03/04/2026 23:13:00. 50 Economy ticket for £48 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 28m
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National Express7h 45m015:45PlymouthCoach Station23:30BrightonPool Valley Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 03/04/2026 15:45:00 to Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 03/04/2026 23:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £48 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m
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National Express7h 32m015:45PlymouthCoach Station23:17BrightonPreston Park0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 03/04/2026 15:45:00 to Preston Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 03/04/2026 23:17:00. 50 Economy ticket for £48 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 32m
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National Express7h 35m015:45PlymouthCoach Station23:20BrightonPreston Circus0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 03/04/2026 15:45:00 to Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 03/04/2026 23:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £48 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
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National Express9h 13m000:30PlymouthCoach Station09:43BrightonPatcham Place0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 03/04/2026 00:30:00 to Patcham Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 03/04/2026 09:43:00. 50 Economy ticket for £52 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 13m
Cheapest Buses Friday
What are the fastest trips from Plymouth to Brighton?
You can get to Brighton from Plymouth in just 7h 22m 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 Express7h 22m006:35PlymouthCoach Station13:57BrightonPreston Park0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 29/03/2026 06:35:00 to Preston Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 29/03/2026 13:57:00. 50 Economy ticket for £43 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 22m
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National Express7h 27m006:35PlymouthCoach Station14:02BrightonPreston Circus0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 29/03/2026 06:35:00 to Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 29/03/2026 14:02:00. 50 Economy ticket for £43 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 27m
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National Express7h 40m006:35PlymouthCoach Station14:15BrightonPool Valley Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 29/03/2026 06:35:00 to Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 29/03/2026 14:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £43 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
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National Express9h 22m006:45PlymouthCoach Station16:07BrightonPreston Circus0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 29/03/2026 06:45:00 to Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 29/03/2026 16:07:00. 50 Economy ticket for £43 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 22m
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National Express9h 35m006:45PlymouthCoach Station16:20BrightonPool Valley Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 29/03/2026 06:45:00 to Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 29/03/2026 16:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £43 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m
Fastest Buses Sunday
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National Express7h 42m006:20PlymouthCoach Station14:02BrightonPreston Circus0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 31/03/2026 06:20:00 to Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 31/03/2026 14:02:00. 50 Economy ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 42m
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National Express9h 18m006:35PlymouthCoach Station15:53BrightonPatcham Place0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 31/03/2026 06:35:00 to Patcham Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 31/03/2026 15:53:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 18m
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National Express9h 27m006:35PlymouthCoach Station16:02BrightonPreston Park0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 31/03/2026 06:35:00 to Preston Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 31/03/2026 16:02:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 27m
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National Express9h 32m006:35PlymouthCoach Station16:07BrightonPreston Circus0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 31/03/2026 06:35:00 to Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 31/03/2026 16:07:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 32m
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National Express9h 45m006:35PlymouthCoach Station16:20BrightonPool Valley Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 31/03/2026 06:35:00 to Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 31/03/2026 16:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 45m
Fastest Buses Tuesday
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National Express7h 47m015:30PlymouthCoach Station23:17BrightonPreston Park0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 01/04/2026 15:30:00 to Preston Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 01/04/2026 23:17:00. 50 Economy ticket for £45 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 47m
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National Express7h 50m015:30PlymouthCoach Station23:20BrightonPreston Circus0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 01/04/2026 15:30:00 to Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 01/04/2026 23:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £45 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
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National Express8h 0m015:30PlymouthCoach Station23:30BrightonPool Valley Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 01/04/2026 15:30:00 to Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 01/04/2026 23:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £45 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
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National Express10h 38m023:15PlymouthCoach Station09:53BrightonPatcham Place0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 01/04/2026 23:15:00 to Patcham Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 02/04/2026 09:53:00. 50 Economy ticket for £44 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 38m
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National Express10h 50m023:15PlymouthCoach Station10:05BrightonPreston Circus0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 01/04/2026 23:15:00 to Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 02/04/2026 10:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £44 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 50m
Fastest Buses Wednesday
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National Express7h 43m015:30PlymouthCoach Station23:13BrightonPatcham Place0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 02/04/2026 15:30:00 to Patcham Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 02/04/2026 23:13:00. 50 Economy ticket for £56 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 43m
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National Express7h 47m015:30PlymouthCoach Station23:17BrightonPreston Park0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 02/04/2026 15:30:00 to Preston Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 02/04/2026 23:17:00. 50 Economy ticket for £56 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 47m
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National Express7h 50m015:30PlymouthCoach Station23:20BrightonPreston Circus0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 02/04/2026 15:30:00 to Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 02/04/2026 23:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £56 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
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National Express8h 0m015:30PlymouthCoach Station23:30BrightonPool Valley Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 02/04/2026 15:30:00 to Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 02/04/2026 23:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £56 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
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National Express9h 27m006:35PlymouthCoach Station16:02BrightonPreston Park0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 02/04/2026 06:35:00 to Preston Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 02/04/2026 16:02:00. 50 Economy ticket for £58 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 27m
Fastest Buses Thursday
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National Express7h 28m015:45PlymouthCoach Station23:13BrightonPatcham Place0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 03/04/2026 15:45:00 to Patcham Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 03/04/2026 23:13:00. 50 Economy ticket for £48 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 28m
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National Express7h 32m015:45PlymouthCoach Station23:17BrightonPreston Park0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 03/04/2026 15:45:00 to Preston Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 03/04/2026 23:17:00. 50 Economy ticket for £48 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 32m
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National Express7h 35m015:45PlymouthCoach Station23:20BrightonPreston Circus0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 03/04/2026 15:45:00 to Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 03/04/2026 23:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £48 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
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National Express7h 45m015:45PlymouthCoach Station23:30BrightonPool Valley Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 03/04/2026 15:45:00 to Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 03/04/2026 23:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £48 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m
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National Express9h 13m000:30PlymouthCoach Station09:43BrightonPatcham Place0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 03/04/2026 00:30:00 to Patcham Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 03/04/2026 09:43:00. 50 Economy ticket for £52 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 13m
Fastest Buses Friday
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a
Bus from Plymouth to Brighton
What are the most popular stations in Plymouth and Brighton?
In Plymouth, you will usually depart from Central Station, Dockyard Station or Marsh Mills, 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 Plymouth? 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 Plymouth and Brighton, you can pay as low as £32 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 7h 22m.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 Plymouth 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 Plymouth 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 Torpoint or to Hove, and look at flights from , 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 Plymouth to Brighton?
The most popular companies between Plymouth 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 Plymouth to Brighton
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Plymouth 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 Plymouth to Brighton
How can I reach Brighton from Plymouth?
Every day, there are on average 5 connections between Bus, with which you can get to Brighton from Plymouth.
How far is Brighton from Plymouth?
The distance between Plymouth and Brighton is 287.0 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Plymouth 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 8 kgs of CO2, a train 10 kgs, a car 49 kgs, and a flight 71 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Plymouth to Brighton?
You can get to Brighton with just £32 by taking a Bus from National Express.
What is the fastest way to get from Plymouth 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 7h 22m with a Bus from National Express.
More routes to Plymouth and to Brighton
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Plymouth and to Brighton. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
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