Bus Plymouth to Brighton: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Plymouth to Brighton

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Plymouth to Brighton from various bus operators like National Express for the next days.

today

$36

tomorrow

$23

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Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	11h 5m	11:15 PM	Plymouth	Coach Station	10:20 AM	Brighton	Pool Valley Coach Station	Economy	$36	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 9/7/2026 11:15:00 PM to Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/8/2026 10:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 5m
National Express	10h 50m	11:15 PM	Plymouth	Coach Station	10:05 AM	Brighton	Preston Circus	Economy	$36	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 9/7/2026 11:15:00 PM to Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/8/2026 10:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 50m
National Express	10h 38m	11:15 PM	Plymouth	Coach Station	9:53 AM	Brighton	Patcham Place	Economy	$36	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 9/7/2026 11:15:00 PM to Patcham Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/8/2026 9:53:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 38m
National Express	8h 10m	9:15 AM	Plymouth	Coach Station	5:25 PM	Brighton	Pool Valley Coach Station	Economy	$45	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 9/7/2026 9:15:00 AM to Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/7/2026 5:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
National Express	8h 25m	12:10 PM	Plymouth	Coach Station	8:35 PM	Brighton	Pool Valley Coach Station	Economy	$45	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 9/7/2026 12:10:00 PM to Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/7/2026 8:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 25m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	7h 57m	9:15 AM	Plymouth	Coach Station	5:12 PM	Brighton	Preston Circus	Economy	$23	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 9/8/2026 9:15:00 AM to Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/8/2026 5:12:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 57m
National Express	7h 52m	9:15 AM	Plymouth	Coach Station	5:07 PM	Brighton	Preston Park	Economy	$23	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 9/8/2026 9:15:00 AM to Preston Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/8/2026 5:07:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 52m
National Express	8h 10m	9:15 AM	Plymouth	Coach Station	5:25 PM	Brighton	Pool Valley Coach Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 9/8/2026 9:15:00 AM to Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/8/2026 5:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
National Express	7h 48m	9:15 AM	Plymouth	Coach Station	5:03 PM	Brighton	Patcham Place	Economy	$23	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 9/8/2026 9:15:00 AM to Patcham Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/8/2026 5:03:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 48m
National Express	7h 42m	6:20 AM	Plymouth	Coach Station	2:02 PM	Brighton	Preston Circus	Economy	$24	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 9/8/2026 6:20:00 AM to Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/8/2026 2:02:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 42m

Frequency of bus connections between Plymouth and Brighton

See here how frequent the connections between Plymouth and Brighton are, during different times and days of the week.

Tuesday is the busiest day, with more than 24 daily buses from Plymouth to Brighton. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 15 daily coaches between Plymouth and Brighton.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 22 buses from Plymouth to Brighton, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Plymouth and Brighton, with 3 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 9/8/2026 costs just $23, from National Express

Facts about the bus from Plymouth to Brighton

Compare all providers like National Express that travel 19 times every day by bus from Plymouth to Brighton in one click! Book your bus ticket from Plymouth to Brighton starting from $23!

Cheapest Bus	$23
Fastest Bus	7h 28m
Earliest Bus	9:15 AM
Latest Bus	9:20 AM
Daily Bus Routes	19 Ø
Distance	178.4 miles
Bus Companies	National Express

Cheapest bus connections from Plymouth to Brighton

Every day, 19 buses from 1 bus companies leave Plymouth for Brighton: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 09/07/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 09/06

Monday 09/07

$36

Tuesday 09/08

$35

Wednesday 09/09

Thursday 09/10

Friday 09/11

$35

Saturday 09/12

Sunday 09/13

Monday 09/14

Tuesday 09/15

Wednesday 09/16

Thursday 09/17

Friday 09/18

Saturday 09/19

Sunday 09/20

$35

Monday 09/21

$35

Tuesday 09/22

Wednesday 09/23

Thursday 09/24

Friday 09/25

Saturday 09/26

Sunday 09/27

$35

Monday 09/28

Tuesday 09/29

Wednesday 09/30

Thursday 10/01

Friday 10/02

$35

Saturday 10/03

The cheapest time to travel from Plymouth to Brighton

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Plymouth to Brighton, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $23, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Plymouth to Brighton. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $35.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Plymouth to Brighton, with $23. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $45.

How to save money travelling from Plymouth to Brighton

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Plymouth to Brighton in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Plymouth to Brighton, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Plymouth to Brighton are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Plymouth and Brighton

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Plymouth and Brighton.

Coach Station

Armada Way 165

Marsh Mills

Plymouth Road 300

Port

University

Drake Circus 40

Bus Station Bretonside

Breton Side 4

Patcham Place

London Road

Pool Valley Coach Station

Pool Valley 11-12

Preston Circus

Preston Road

Preston Park

Preston Road 223A

Central Bus Station

Service and Comfort on the bus from Plymouth to Brighton

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Plymouth to Brighton? Or which bus companies serve the route Plymouth to Brighton? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Plymouth to Brighton bus

How much does a Plymouth Brighton bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $23 and takes 7h 57m to reach Brighton. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Plymouth to Brighton?

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $23 and $62. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Brighton.

On average, how many connections are available from Plymouth to Brighton each day?

Every day, the Plymouth to Brighton bus route is served by approximately 19 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Plymouth to Brighton take?

The fastest bus from Plymouth to Brighton is offered by National Express and takes 7h 28m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $24. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Plymouth to Brighton?

The earliest bus arriving in Brighton from Plymouth starts at 9:15 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Plymouth to Brighton?

The latest bus trip departing from Plymouth for Brighton starts at 9:20 AM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Plymouth Brighton route?

When traveling by bus from Plymouth to Brighton, passengers can travel with National Express. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Plymouth and Brighton?

You can check all the direct connections between Plymouth and Brighton by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: National Express.

What can I take with me on the Plymouth to Brighton bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Plymouth Brighton bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Plymouth Brighton bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Plymouth to Brighton on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Plymouth to Brighton

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Plymouth and to Brighton

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Plymouth and to Brighton. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!