What is the travel distance from Bristol to Brighton?

The distance between the two cities is 115 miles (186 km).

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

The majority of buses traveling from Bristol to Brighton start their journey at Bristol, Bus & Coach Station and wind up at Pool Valley Coach Station. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

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 Royal Pavilion, Brighton Murder and Mayhem Tour, Komedia, The Chattri and Brighton Marina.

Bus Bristol to Brighton from $12 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Bristol to Brighton on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:20pm	Bristol University Queens Road	7h 25m	9:45pm	Withdean Park (Opp. The Deneway)	Cheapest
Bus	5:15am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	5h 5m	10:20am	Brighton (Preston Park)	Fastest
Bus	8:25am	Bristol University Queens Road	7h 35m	4:00pm	Withdean Park (Opp. The Deneway)	No tags
Bus	2:10am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	6h 20m	8:30am	Brighton (Coach Station)	No tags
Bus	8:25am	Bristol University Queens Road	7h 35m	4:00pm	Withdean Park (Opp. The Deneway)	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Bristol to Brighton

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Brighton. The journey takes about 2 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $14, 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$11 - $89	Average Duration7h 33m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$14 - $14	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

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,723 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,388 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Bristol to Brighton by bus

What is the travel distance from Bristol to Brighton?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Bristol 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

11/19

$9

11/20

$12

Today

$15

11/22

$15

11/23

$14

11/24

$13

11/25

$12

11/26

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The cheapest trip from Bristol to Brighton was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $9

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 $9 to $49 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 $12 which is on 2025-11-25.

Usually FlixBus 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.