What is the distance between Plymouth and Brighton?

Plymouth and Brighton are 179 miles (288 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Plymouth to Brighton?

If you're headed to Brighton from Plymouth, chances are that your bus will depart from Plymouth Coach Station and arrive at Pool Valley Coach Station. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Brighton?

Once in Brighton, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Brighton Museum & Art Gallery, Sea Life Brighton, HeliFly, Booth Museum of Natural History and Royal Pavilion.

Bus Plymouth to Brighton from $60 | Compare & Save up to 42%

Next bus departures

Next departures for Plymouth to Brighton on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:10pm	Plymouth Coach Station	8h 25m	8:35pm	Brighton	Cheapest
Bus	6:20am	Plymouth Coach Station	7h 55m	2:15pm	Brighton	Fastest
Bus	12:30am	Plymouth Coach Station	9h 50m	10:20am	Brighton	No tags
Bus	12:30am	Plymouth Coach Station	9h 50m	10:20am	Brighton	No tags
Bus	2:50am	Plymouth Coach Station	8h 25m	11:15am	Brighton	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Sunday at 10:00 PM GMT.

Get from Plymouth to Brighton

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 8 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $34, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day

8h 10mAverage Duration

178 milesDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Plymouth and Brighton?

Stops in Plymouth

A
Plymouth Coach Station
165 Armada Way, Plymouth PL1 1HZ, UK
B
Plymouth, Bretonside Bus Station
Exeter Street, Plymouth, PL4
C
Port: Plymouth
Millbay, Plymouth, Stonehouse, Plymouth PL1 3EW, 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

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,733 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Based on 29733 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at $34

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Plymouth to Brighton by bus

What is the distance between Plymouth and Brighton?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Plymouth to Brighton?
What are the best sights and things to do in Brighton?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/24

$63

11/25

$60

Today

$60

11/27

$65

11/28

$60

11/29

No data

11/30

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12/01

$65

The cheapest trip from Plymouth to Brighton was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $60

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

You can expect to pay from $60 to $102 for a bus ticket from Plymouth to Brighton based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $60 which is on 2025-11-28.