How far is Brighton from Birmingham by coach?

The journey from Birmingham to Brighton by coach covers an approximate distance of 137 miles (221 km).

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

The best way to go from Birmingham to Brighton without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Bus Birmingham to Brighton from £13 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Birmingham to Brighton on 26 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	23:59	Great Charles Street Queensway	6h 36m	06:35	Brighton (Coach Station)	Cheapest
Bus	07:10	Bearwood, Hangley Rd.	5h 38m	12:48	Brighton (Patcham) London Rd, opp Miller & Carter	Fastest
Bus	02:45	Bearwood, Hangley Rd.	7h 14m	09:59	Withdean Park (Opp. The Deneway)	No tags
Bus	04:00	Great Charles Street Queensway	6h 30m	10:30	Brighton (Coach Station)	No tags
Bus	02:45	Bearwood, Hangley Rd.	7h 14m	09:59	Withdean Park (Opp. The Deneway)	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Brighton on 27 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	23:59	Great Charles Street Queensway	6h 36m	06:35	Brighton (Coach Station)	Cheapest
Bus	07:10	Bearwood, Hangley Rd.	5h 38m	12:48	Brighton (Patcham) London Rd, opp Miller & Carter	Fastest
Bus	00:15	Bearwood, Hangley Rd.	5h 55m	06:10	Withdean Park (Opp. The Deneway)	No tags
Bus	02:15	Great Charles Street Queensway	6h 15m	08:30	Brighton (Coach Station)	No tags
Bus	00:15	Bearwood, Hangley Rd.	5h 55m	06:10	Withdean Park (Opp. The Deneway)	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Brighton on 28 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	02:15	Great Charles Street Queensway	6h 15m	08:30	Brighton (Coach Station)	Cheapest
Bus	07:10	Bearwood, Hangley Rd.	5h 38m	12:48	Brighton (Patcham) London Rd, opp Miller & Carter	Fastest
Bus	00:15	Bearwood, Hangley Rd.	5h 55m	06:10	Withdean Park (Opp. The Deneway)	No tags
Bus	04:00	Great Charles Street Queensway	6h 30m	10:30	Brighton (Coach Station)	No tags
Bus	00:15	Bearwood, Hangley Rd.	5h 55m	06:10	Withdean Park (Opp. The Deneway)	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Brighton on 29 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	02:15	Great Charles Street Queensway	6h 15m	08:30	Brighton (Coach Station)	Cheapest
Bus	07:25	Bearwood, Hangley Rd.	5h 23m	12:48	Brighton (Patcham) London Rd, opp Miller & Carter	Fastest
Bus	00:15	Bearwood, Hangley Rd.	5h 55m	06:10	Withdean Park (Opp. The Deneway)	No tags
Bus	04:00	Great Charles Street Queensway	6h 30m	10:30	Brighton (Coach Station)	No tags
Bus	00:15	Bearwood, Hangley Rd.	5h 55m	06:10	Withdean Park (Opp. The Deneway)	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Brighton on 30 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	02:15	Great Charles Street Queensway	6h 15m	08:30	Brighton (Coach Station)	Cheapest
Bus	07:25	Bearwood, Hangley Rd.	5h 23m	12:48	Brighton (Patcham) London Rd, opp Miller & Carter	Fastest
Bus	00:15	Bearwood, Hangley Rd.	5h 55m	06:10	Withdean Park (Opp. The Deneway)	No tags
Bus	04:00	Great Charles Street Queensway	6h 30m	10:30	Brighton (Coach Station)	No tags
Bus	00:15	Bearwood, Hangley Rd.	5h 55m	06:10	Withdean Park (Opp. The Deneway)	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Brighton on 1 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	02:15	Great Charles Street Queensway	6h 15m	08:30	Brighton (Coach Station)	Cheapest
Bus	07:10	Bearwood, Hangley Rd.	5h 38m	12:48	Brighton (Patcham) London Rd, opp Miller & Carter	Fastest
Bus	00:15	Bearwood, Hangley Rd.	5h 55m	06:10	Withdean Park (Opp. The Deneway)	No tags
Bus	04:00	Great Charles Street Queensway	6h 30m	10:30	Brighton (Coach Station)	No tags
Bus	00:15	Bearwood, Hangley Rd.	5h 55m	06:10	Withdean Park (Opp. The Deneway)	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Brighton on 2 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	02:15	Great Charles Street Queensway	6h 15m	08:30	Brighton (Coach Station)	Cheapest
Bus	07:10	Bearwood, Hangley Rd.	5h 38m	12:48	Brighton (Patcham) London Rd, opp Miller & Carter	Fastest
Bus	00:15	Bearwood, Hangley Rd.	5h 55m	06:10	Withdean Park (Opp. The Deneway)	No tags
Bus	04:00	Great Charles Street Queensway	6h 30m	10:30	Brighton (Coach Station)	No tags
Bus	00:15	Bearwood, Hangley Rd.	5h 55m	06:10	Withdean Park (Opp. The Deneway)	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Birmingham 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 £16, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

2h 30mAverage duration

138 milesDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£13 - £64	Average duration6h 15m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£16 - £24	Average duration2h 30m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Birmingham and Brighton?

Stops in Birmingham

A
Coach Station
Mill Lane, Digbeth, Birmingham B5 6DD, United Kingdom
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B
Birmingham Airport
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C
Bearwood
1 Hagley Rd W, Birmingham B17 8AL, UK
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D
67 Colmore Row
67 Colmore Row, Birmingham, B3, United Kingdom
E
A457
A457, Birmingham B3, UK
F
Aston University
10 Jennens Rd, Birmingham B4 7ET, 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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Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Birmingham to Brighton

How far is Brighton from Birmingham by coach?
The journey from Birmingham to Brighton by coach covers an approximate distance of 137 miles (221 km).
Is there a way to reach Brighton from Birmingham without a car?
The best way to go from Birmingham to Brighton without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

24/11

£18

25/11

£18

Today

£16

27/11

£15

28/11

£19

29/11

£17

30/11

£20

01/12

£15

The cheapest trip from Birmingham to Brighton was searched and found on 1 Dec 2025 with a price of £15

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

You can expect to pay from £15 to £81 for a bus ticket from Birmingham to Brighton based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £15, which is on 2025-12-01.

Usually National Express will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.