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The cheapest and fastest buses from Birmingham to Brighton
Showing times and prices for Nov 22
Cheapest price
€23
Average price
€55
Fastest journey
4 h 48 m
Average duration
4 h 52 m
Buses per day
57
Distance
220 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Birmingham to Brighton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Birmingham to Brighton will cost around €55 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €23.
Fast buses
It's difficult to get from Birmingham to Brighton without transferring at least once.
NX400 · NX02506:15PM6h20
Birmingham, Coach Station12:35AMBrighton, Preston Circus
€231One-way
1 transfer
NX400 · NX02506:15PM6h22
Birmingham, Coach Station12:37AMBrighton, York Place (St Peter's Church)
€231One-way
1 transfer
NX400 · NX02506:15PM6h13
Birmingham, Coach Station12:28AMBrighton, Patcham
€231One-way
1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus11:59PM6h26
Birmingham06:25AMBrighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)
€241One-way
1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus11:59PM6h36
Birmingham06:35AMBrighton, Pool Valley Coach Station
€241One-way
1 transfer
NX210 · NX02508:00AM4h48
Birmingham, Coach Station12:48PMBrighton, Patcham
€711One-way
1 transfer
NX550 · NX02509:00AM4h48
Birmingham, Coach Station01:48PMBrighton, Patcham
€751One-way
1 transfer
NX550 · NX02503:00PM4h53
Birmingham, Coach Station07:53PMBrighton, Patcham
€501One-way
1 transfer
NX210 · NX02511:00AM4h53
Birmingham, Coach Station03:53PMBrighton, Patcham
€681One-way
1 transfer
NX210 · NX02504:45PM4h58
Birmingham, Coach Station09:43PMBrighton, Patcham
€551One-way
1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Birmingham to Brighton
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Brighton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 21m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €13, and a train costs an average of €28.
Distance: 220 km
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Most popular Bus | Train |
|---|---|
€18 Average price Cheapest | €84 Average price |
5h 56m Average total duration 5h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 51m Average total duration Fastest 3h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Birmingham to Brighton bus times
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham to Brighton buses for tomorrow, Saturday, November 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
Last updated at 11:43 PM
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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| NX210 · NX025 | Delayed 12:50 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 5h18 | 7:18 AM 7:18 AMBrighton, Patcham | 1 transfer | |
| NX210 · NX025 | Delayed 12:50 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 5h25 | 12:02 PM 12:02 PMBrighton, Preston Circus | 1 transfer | |
| NX210 · NX025 | On time 12:50 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 5h30 | 6:20 AM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 1 transfer | |
| NX210 · NX025 | On time 2:00 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 5h55 | 7:55 AM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 1 transfer | |
| NX210 · NX025 | Delayed 2:00 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 5h50 | 12:02 PM 12:02 PMBrighton, Preston Circus | 1 transfer | |
| NX210 · NX025 | On time 2:00 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 5h43 | 7:43 AM Brighton, Patcham | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:15 AM Birmingham | 6h05 | 8:20 AM Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:15 AM Birmingham | 6h15 | 8:30 AM Brighton, Pool Valley Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:00 AM Birmingham | 6h20 | 10:20 AM Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:00 AM Birmingham | 6h30 | 10:30 AM Brighton, Pool Valley Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX210 · NX025 | On time 4:20 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 5h40 | 10:00 AM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 1 transfer | |
| NX210 · NX025 | Delayed 4:20 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 5h35 | 12:02 PM 12:02 PMBrighton, Preston Circus | 1 transfer | |
| NX210 · NX025 | On time 4:20 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 5h23 | 9:43 AM Brighton, Patcham | 1 transfer | |
| NX210 · NX025 | On time 5:35 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 5h20 | 10:55 AM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 1 transfer | |
| NX210 · NX025 | On time 5:35 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 5h08 | 10:43 AM Brighton, Patcham | 1 transfer | |
| NX210 · NX025 | Delayed 5:35 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 5h16 | 12:02 PM 12:02 PMBrighton, Preston Circus | 1 transfer | |
| NX210 · NX025 | On time 6:40 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 5h25 | 12:05 PM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 1 transfer | |
| NX210 · NX025 | On time 6:40 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 5h22 | 12:02 PM Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 transfer | |
| NX210 · NX025 | On time 6:40 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 5h08 | 11:48 AM Brighton, Patcham | 1 transfer | |
| NX210 · NX025 | On time 8:00 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 4h48 | 12:48 PM Brighton, Patcham | 1 transfer | |
| NX210 · NX025 | On time 8:00 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 5h05 | 1:05 PM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 1 transfer | |
| NX210 · NX025 | On time 8:00 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 5h02 | 1:02 PM Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 transfer | |
| NX550 · NX025 | On time 9:00 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 4h48 | 1:48 PM Brighton, Patcham | 1 transfer | |
| NX550 · NX025 | On time 9:00 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 5h05 | 2:05 PM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 1 transfer | |
| NX550 · NX025 | On time 9:00 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 5h02 | 2:02 PM Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 transfer | |
| NX210 · NX025 | On time 9:45 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 5h17 | 3:02 PM Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 transfer | |
| NX210 · NX025 | On time 9:45 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 5h03 | 2:48 PM Brighton, Patcham | 1 transfer | |
| NX210 · NX025 | On time 9:45 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 5h20 | 3:05 PM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:50 AM Birmingham | 6h55 | 4:45 PM Brighton, Pool Valley Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:50 AM Birmingham | 6h45 | 4:35 PM Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 1 transfer | |
| NX210 · NX025 | On time 11:00 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 5h10 | 4:10 PM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 1 transfer | |
| NX210 · NX025 | On time 11:00 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 5h07 | 4:07 PM Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 transfer | |
| NX210 · NX025 | On time 11:00 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 4h53 | 3:53 PM Brighton, Patcham | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:50 AM Birmingham | 6h40 | 6:30 PM Brighton, Pool Valley Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:50 AM Birmingham | 6h30 | 6:20 PM Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 1 transfer | |
| NX210 · NX025 | On time 12:30 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 5h40 | 6:10 PM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 1 transfer | |
| NX210 · NX025 | On time 12:30 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 5h23 | 5:53 PM Brighton, Patcham | 1 transfer | |
| NX210 · NX025 | On time 12:30 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 5h37 | 6:07 PM Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 transfer | |
| NX409 · NX025 | 1:15 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 5h50 | 7:05 PM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 1 transfer | |
| NX409 · NX025 | On time 1:15 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 5h38 | 6:53 PM Brighton, Patcham | 1 transfer | |
| NX409 · NX025 | On time 1:15 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 5h47 | 7:02 PM Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:30 PM Birmingham | 6h55 | 8:25 PM Brighton, Pool Valley Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:30 PM Birmingham | 6h45 | 8:15 PM Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 1 transfer | |
| NX550 · NX025 | On time 3:00 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 5h05 | 8:05 PM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 1 transfer | |
| NX550 · NX025 | On time 3:00 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 5h02 | 8:02 PM Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 transfer | |
| NX550 · NX025 | On time 3:00 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 4h53 | 7:53 PM Brighton, Patcham | 1 transfer | |
| NX210 · NX025 | On time 4:45 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 5h10 | 9:55 PM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 1 transfer | |
| NX210 · NX025 | On time 4:45 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 5h07 | 9:52 PM Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 transfer | |
| NX210 · NX025 | On time 4:45 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 4h58 | 9:43 PM Brighton, Patcham | 1 transfer | |
| NX400 · NX025 | On time 6:15 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 6h20 | 12:35 AM Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 transfer | |
| NX400 · NX025 | On time 6:15 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 6h22 | 12:37 AM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 1 transfer | |
| NX400 · NX025 | On time 6:15 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 6h13 | 12:28 AM Brighton, Patcham | 1 transfer | |
| NX550 · NX025 | On time 9:30 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 5h05 | 2:35 AM Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 transfer | |
| NX550 · NX025 | On time 9:30 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 5h07 | 2:37 AM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 1 transfer | |
| NX550 · NX025 | On time 9:30 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 4h58 | 2:28 AM Brighton, Patcham | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Birmingham to Brighton
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Buses from Birmingham to Brighton run on average 43 times per day, taking around 5h 26m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €13 if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:02, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 220 km distance in 6h 5m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 220 km |
Average bus duration 5h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price €13 |
Buses per day 43 |
Fastest bus 6h 5m |
First bus 00:02 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Bus providers: National Express from Birmingham to BrightonYou can travel by bus between Birmingham to Brighton with National Express for as low as €13. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
National Express
About
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach company, operating over 550 services per day and serving more than 900 destinations nationwide. It also runs frequent services to major UK airports — including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and Bristol — 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and offer free Wi-Fi and onboard entertainment. Most vehicles are equipped with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, allowing you to charge your phone or laptop during your journey. Ticket options include Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare, with the latter providing maximum flexibility for cancellations or changes.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
6h 20m
Cheapest Price
€14
National Express frequency
41 a day
Luggage included
Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible toilets.
Bikes
Folding Bikes are allowed; non-folding bikes are not allowed.
FAQs: Bus from Birmingham to Brighton
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham to Brighton by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Brighton, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Cheap coach tickets from Birmingham to Brighton can start from as little as €15 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Birmingham to Brighton is €32; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by coach from Birmingham to Brighton is 6 h 10 min to travel the 220 km long route, with around there are 25 coaches per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.
The first coach from Birmingham to Brighton leaves at 03: 25. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The last coach from Birmingham to Brighton leaves at 23: 45.
There are 25 coaches a day from Birmingham to Brighton which require at least one change with National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer coaches.
Take the Birmingham to Brighton coach with National Express. However, it's always good to check out all possible coach companies for the trip between Birmingham and Brighton as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.
The cheapest month for a coach from Birmingham to Brighton is March.
You have options as you can travel to Brighton from Birmingham 2 different ways: train or coach.
No, the coach from Birmingham to Brighton has no accessibility options.
No, there are no bathrooms on board the coach from Birmingham to Brighton.
No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from Birmingham to Brighton.
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Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the coach from Birmingham to Brighton.
No, luggage for the coach from Birmingham to Brighton needs to be booked in addition.
No, there are no additional luggage options for the coach from Birmingham to Brighton.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Birmingham to Brighton.
No, there are no USB plugs on board the coach from Birmingham to Brighton.
No, there is no WiFi on board the coach from Birmingham to Brighton.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Birmingham to Brighton
Birmingham
Brighton
The major bus station for departures in Birmingham is Birmingham, Coach Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Birmingham, Coach Station for your trip from Birmingham to Brighton.
Birmingham, Coach Station
Amenities at bus station
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Officeinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 06:00-23:00
Distance to city center
1 km
Car connection
Mill LaneWifi
- Free Wi-Fi
Dining
- Cafeteria and fast-food options inside the station
Taxis
- Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
- Elevators, ramps
WC
- Available in the station.
Public transit options for Birmingham, Coach Station
- Bus: 97, 97A, X1, X2 Train: Birmingham New Street
Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport)
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Birmingham, Paradise Circus Queensway
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The major bus station for arrivals in Brighton is Brighton, Pool Valley Coach Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Brighton, Pool Valley Coach Station for your trip to Brighton from Birmingham.
Brighton, Pool Valley Coach Station
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Brighton, Patcham
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Brighton, Preston Circus
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Brighton, Preston Park
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Brighton, Withdean Park
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Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church)
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Hove, Kingsway
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