How far is Brighton from Bristol by coach?

The journey from Bristol to Brighton by coach covers an approximate distance of 115 miles (186 km).

Is there a way to reach Brighton from Bristol without a car?

You can reach Brighton from Bristol by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Bus Bristol to Brighton from £8 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Bristol to Brighton on 23 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	14:20	Bristol University Queens Road	7h 25m	21:45	Withdean Park (Opp. The Deneway)	Cheapest
Bus	05:15	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	5h 5m	10:20	Brighton (Preston Park)	Fastest
Bus	08:25	Bristol University Queens Road	7h 35m	16:00	Withdean Park (Opp. The Deneway)	No tags
Bus	05:15	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	5h 15m	10:30	Brighton (Coach Station)	No tags
Bus	08:25	Bristol University Queens Road	7h 35m	16:00	Withdean Park (Opp. The Deneway)	No tags

Next departures from Bristol to Brighton on 25 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	13:35	Bristol University Queens Road	7h 25m	21:00	Withdean Park (Opp. The Deneway)	Cheapest
Bus	14:15	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	6h	20:15	Brighton (Preston Park)	Fastest
Bus	08:15	Bristol University Queens Road	7h 45m	16:00	Withdean Park (Opp. The Deneway)	No tags
Bus	02:10	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	6h 20m	08:30	Brighton (Coach Station)	No tags
Bus	08:15	Bristol University Queens Road	7h 45m	16:00	Withdean Park (Opp. The Deneway)	No tags

Next departures from Bristol to Brighton on 26 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	13:35	Bristol University Queens Road	7h 25m	21:00	Withdean Park (Opp. The Deneway)	Cheapest
Bus	14:15	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	6h	20:15	Brighton (Preston Park)	Fastest
Bus	08:15	Bristol University Queens Road	7h 45m	16:00	Withdean Park (Opp. The Deneway)	No tags
Bus	02:10	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	6h 20m	08:30	Brighton (Coach Station)	No tags
Bus	08:15	Bristol University Queens Road	7h 45m	16:00	Withdean Park (Opp. The Deneway)	No tags

Next departures from Bristol to Brighton on 27 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	13:35	Bristol University Queens Road	7h 25m	21:00	Withdean Park (Opp. The Deneway)	Cheapest
Bus	14:15	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	6h	20:15	Brighton (Preston Park)	Fastest
Bus	08:15	Bristol University Queens Road	7h 45m	16:00	Withdean Park (Opp. The Deneway)	No tags
Bus	02:10	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	6h 20m	08:30	Brighton (Coach Station)	No tags
Bus	08:15	Bristol University Queens Road	7h 45m	16:00	Withdean Park (Opp. The Deneway)	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Bristol to Brighton

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Brighton. The journey takes about 2 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just £11, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

2h 30mAverage duration

115 milesDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£9 - £70	Average duration7h 33m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£11 - £11	Average duration2h 30m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Bristol and Brighton?

Stops in Bristol

A
Bristol, Bus & Coach Station
Marlborough St, Bristol, City of Bristol BS1, UK
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B
Westbury Road
Stop B, Westbury Rd, Bristol BS9 1FH, UK
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C
The Centre
CC, Zed Alley, Bristol, BS1, United Kingdom
D
Park Avenue
400 Park Ave, Aztec West, Almondsbury, Bristol BS32 4TR, UK
E
Bond St
12-16 Bond St, Bristol BS1 3LU, UK
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F
Cribbs Causeway
Patchway, Bristol BS34, UK

Stops in Brighton

A
Pool Valley Coach Station
5 Pool Valley, Brighton BN1 1PN, UK
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B
Brighton
39 Trafalgar Street, Brighton, BN1 4FT, United Kingdom
C
Brighton Amex Stadium
Village Way, Brighton BN1, UK
D
Rottingdean Bus Stop
12 West St, Brighton BN2 7HP, UK

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National Express

4/529,726 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

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FlixBus

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Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Bristol to Brighton

How far is Brighton from Bristol by coach?
The journey from Bristol to Brighton by coach covers an approximate distance of 115 miles (186 km).
Is there a way to reach Brighton from Bristol without a car?
You can reach Brighton from Bristol by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

21/11

£12

22/11

£12

Today

£22

24/11

£10

25/11

£12

26/11

£10

27/11

£10

28/11

£12

The cheapest trip from Bristol to Brighton was searched and found on 24 Nov 2025 with a price of £10

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Bristol to Brighton as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £10 to £38 for a bus ticket from Bristol to Brighton based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £10, which is on 2025-11-24.