4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Bournemouth to Brighton
Cheapest price
€52
Average price
€60
Fastest journey
4 h 30 m
Average duration
5 h 12 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
123 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bournemouth to Brighton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bournemouth to Brighton will cost around €60 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €52.
Of the 5 buses that leave Bournemouth for Brighton on Sun, Dec 21, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Dec 21 the direct buses cover the 123 km distance in an average of 5 h 12 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 30 m .
On Sun, Dec 21 the slowest buses will take 6 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Bournemouth to Brighton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bournemouth to Brighton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €34. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 35m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €34, and a bus costs an average of €24.
Distance: 123 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
€36 Average price | €35 Average price Cheapest |
4h 22m Average total duration 3h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 5m Average total duration Fastest 2h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg 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
Bournemouth to Brighton bus times
The table below shows live departures for Bournemouth to Brighton buses for today, Saturday, December 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NX035 · NX025 | Delayed 12:30 PM 1:50 AMBournemouth, Coach Station | 4h25 | 6:15 AM Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 transfer | |
| NX035 · NX025 | Delayed 12:30 PM 1:50 AMBournemouth, Coach Station | 4h35 | 6:25 AM Brighton | 1 transfer | |
| NX035 · NX025 | Delayed 12:30 PM 1:50 AMBournemouth, Coach Station | 4h30 | 9:55 PM 9:55 PMBrighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 1 transfer | |
| NX035 · NX025 | Delayed 12:30 PM 3:20 AMBournemouth, Coach Station | 4h30 | 7:50 AM Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 transfer | |
| NX035 · NX025 | Delayed 12:30 PM 3:20 AMBournemouth, Coach Station | 4h35 | 9:55 PM 9:55 PMBrighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 1 transfer | |
| NX035 · NX025 | Delayed 12:30 PM 3:20 AMBournemouth, Coach Station | 4h45 | 8:05 AM Brighton | 1 transfer | |
| NX035 · NX025 | Delayed 12:30 PM 5:20 AMBournemouth, Coach Station | 4h40 | 9:55 PM 9:55 PMBrighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 1 transfer | |
| NX035 · NX025 | Delayed 12:30 PM 5:20 AMBournemouth, Coach Station | 4h50 | 10:10 AM Brighton | 1 transfer | |
| NX035 · NX025 | Delayed 12:30 PM 5:20 AMBournemouth, Coach Station | 4h35 | 9:55 AM Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 transfer | |
| NX035 · NX025 | Delayed 6:50 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 4h05 | 9:55 PM 9:55 PMBrighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 1 transfer | |
| NX035 · NX025 | 6:50 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 4h01 | 10:51 AM Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 transfer | |
| NX035 · NX025 | 6:50 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 4h15 | 11:05 AM Brighton | 1 transfer | |
| NX035 · NX025 | Delayed 12:30 PM 8:10 AMBournemouth, Coach Station | 4h52 | 1:02 PM Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 transfer | |
| NX035 · NX025 | Delayed 12:30 PM 8:10 AMBournemouth, Coach Station | 4h55 | 9:55 PM 9:55 PMBrighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 1 transfer | |
| NX035 · NX025 | Delayed 12:30 PM 8:10 AMBournemouth, Coach Station | 5h05 | 1:15 PM Brighton | 1 transfer | |
| NX035 · NX025 | 9:40 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 4h22 | 2:02 PM Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 transfer | |
| NX035 · NX025 | 9:40 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 4h35 | 2:15 PM Brighton | 1 transfer | |
| NX035 · NX025 | Delayed 9:40 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 4h25 | 9:55 PM 9:55 PMBrighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 1 transfer | |
| NX035 · NX025 | Delayed 12:30 PM 11:30 AMBournemouth, Coach Station | 4h50 | 4:20 PM Brighton | 1 transfer | |
| NX035 · NX025 | Delayed 12:30 PM 11:30 AMBournemouth, Coach Station | 4h37 | 4:07 PM Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 transfer | |
| NX035 · NX025 | Delayed 12:30 PM 11:30 AMBournemouth, Coach Station | 4h40 | 9:55 PM 9:55 PMBrighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 1 transfer | |
| NX035 · NX025 | 1:00 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 4h02 | 5:02 PM Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 transfer | |
| NX035 · NX025 | 1:00 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 4h15 | 5:15 PM Brighton | 1 transfer | |
| NX035 · NX025 | Delayed 1:00 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 4h05 | 9:55 PM 9:55 PMBrighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 1 transfer | |
| NX035 · NX025 | On time 2:30 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 4h32 | 7:02 PM Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 transfer | |
| NX035 · NX025 | Delayed 2:30 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 4h35 | 9:55 PM 9:55 PMBrighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 1 transfer | |
| NX035 · NX025 | On time 2:30 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 4h45 | 7:15 PM Brighton | 1 transfer | |
| NX035 · NX025 | 4:30 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 4h27 | 8:57 PM Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 transfer | |
| NX035 · NX025 | 4:30 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 4h40 | 9:10 PM Brighton | 1 transfer | |
| NX035 · NX025 | Delayed 4:30 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 4h30 | 9:55 PM 9:55 PMBrighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 1 transfer | |
| NX035 · NX025 | On time 6:15 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 5h07 | 11:22 PM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 1 transfer | |
| NX035 · NX025 | On time 6:15 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 5h05 | 11:20 PM Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 transfer | |
| NX035 · NX025 | On time 6:15 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 5h15 | 11:30 PM Brighton | 1 transfer | |
| NX035 · NX025 | 8:30 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 4h05 | 12:35 AM Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 transfer | |
| NX035 · NX025 | 8:30 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 4h15 | 12:45 AM Brighton | 1 transfer | |
| NX035 · NX025 | On time 8:30 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 4h07 | 12:37 AM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, December 21 | |||||
| 2:20 AM Bournemouth | 4h30 | 6:50 AM Brighton | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Bournemouth to Brighton
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Buses from Bournemouth to Brighton run on average 37 times per day, taking around 3h 52m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €24 if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 22:53. The fastest bus covers the 123 km distance in 4h 25m.
Distance 123 km |
Average bus duration 3h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price €24 |
Buses per day 37 |
Fastest bus 4h 25m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 22:53 |
Bus providers: National Express from Bournemouth to BrightonYou can travel by bus between Bournemouth to Brighton with National Express for as low as €24. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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