Nottingham to Brighton bus with National Express

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The cheapest and fastest buses from Nottingham to Brighton

Showing times and prices for Nov 12

Cheapest price

€15

Average price

€16

Fastest journey

7 h 50 m

Average duration

7 h 50 m

Buses per day

2

Distance

246 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Nottingham to Brighton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Nottingham to Brighton will cost around €16 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €15.

Fast buses

Of the 2 buses that leave Nottingham for Brighton on Wed, Nov 12, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Wed, Nov 12 the direct buses cover the 246 km distance in an average of 7 h 50 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 50 m .

On Wed, Nov 12 the slowest buses will take 7 h 50 m 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.

National Express
03:45PM7h50
Nottingham
11:35PMBrighton
151One-way
0 transfers
National Express
01:15PM7h50
Nottingham
09:05PMBrighton
171One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Nottingham to Brighton

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nottingham to Brighton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 5m. 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 €14, and a train costs an average of €56.

Distance: 246 km

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Bus
Most popular
Train

€19

Average price

Cheapest

€114

Average price

6h 48m

Average total duration

6h 18m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

3h 35m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 5m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

0.2 - 0.6kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest
National Express

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Most popular train company

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Nottingham to Brighton bus times

The table below shows live departures for Nottingham to Brighton buses for today, Tuesday, November 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.

Last updated at 2:12 AM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
national_express1:15 PM Nottingham
7h50
9:05 PM Brighton0 transfersDirect
national_express3:45 PM Nottingham
7h50
11:35 PM Brighton0 transfersDirect

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Nottingham to Brighton

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Buses from Nottingham to Brighton run on average 17 times per day, taking around 6h 18m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €14 if you book in advance.

The earliest bus runs at 00:02, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 246 km distance in 6h 50m.

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
246 km
Average bus duration
6h 18m
Cheapest ticket price
€14
Buses per day
17
Fastest bus
6h 50m
First bus
00:02
Last bus
23:45
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 Nottingham to BrightonYou can travel by bus between Nottingham to Brighton with National Express for as low as €14. 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
7h 5m
Cheapest Price
€14
National Express frequency
15 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 Nottingham to Brighton

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nottingham 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.

FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from Nottingham to Brighton can start from as little as €12 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Nottingham to Brighton is €30; 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 Nottingham to Brighton is 7 h 1 min   to travel the 246 km long journey. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The first coach from Nottingham to Brighton leaves at 04: 40. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last coach from Nottingham to Brighton leaves at 22: 00.
Take the Nottingham to Brighton coach with National Express. However, it's always good to check out all possible coach companies for the route between Nottingham and Brighton as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

When departing from Nottingham, you have various coach station options to start your journey from including Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham, North Entrance (Stop UN14) and Nottingham, Beeston Centre Tram stop. When arriving in Brighton, you can end your journey in coach stations like Brighton, Patcham, Brighton, Pool Valley Coach Station and Brighton, Preston Circus.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station, which is located around 1.9 miles (3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Brighton, Patcham, located 3.1 miles (5 km) away from the city centre.

The cheapest month to travel from Nottingham to Brighton by coach is May.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Nottingham and Brighton including taking a train or coach.

popular bus stations

Popular bus stations from Nottingham to Brighton

Nottingham
Brighton
The major bus station for departures in Nottingham is Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station for your trip from Nottingham to Brighton.
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Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-23:00
carConnection
Car connection
Canal Street
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Cafeteria Broadmarsh (in the station)
  • Fast Food Express (in the station)
  • Coffee Corner (in the station).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station
  • Bus: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 Train: East Midlands Railway
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Amenities at bus station
ParkingParking
ATMATM
WCWC
Bike ParkingBike Parking
information
Nottingham, North Entrance (Stop UN14)
information

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