How far is Leicester from Brighton?

The distance between the two cities is 132 miles (213 km).

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

Most of the buses traveling from Leicester to Brighton leave from St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station and arrive at Pool Valley Coach Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for 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 American Express Community Stadium, HeliFly, Brighton Murder and Mayhem Tour, The Chattri and Brighton Pier.

Bus Leicester to Brighton from $12 | Refundable Tickets

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Next departures for Leicester to Brighton on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:40pm	Leicester, Braunstone (Hand Luggage, nr Rowley Fields Ave)	7h 33m	11:13pm	Brighton (Patcham) London Rd, opp Miller & Carter	No tags
Bus	3:40pm	Leicester, Braunstone (Hand Luggage, nr Rowley Fields Ave)	7h 37m	11:17pm	Preston Park Hotel	No tags
Bus	5:55pm	Leicester, Braunstone (Hand Luggage, nr Rowley Fields Ave)	6h 33m	12:28am	Brighton (Patcham) London Rd, opp Miller & Carter	No tags
Bus	5:55pm	Leicester, Braunstone (Hand Luggage, nr Rowley Fields Ave)	6h 40m	12:35am	Preston Circus, Stop H	No tags
Bus	5:55pm	Leicester, Braunstone (Hand Luggage, nr Rowley Fields Ave)	6h 37m	12:32am	Preston Park Hotel	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Leicester to Brighton

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Brighton. The journey takes about 6 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $13, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

34bus per day

6h 45mAverage Duration

131 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$13 - $44	Average Duration6h 45m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$31 - $31	Average Duration2h 40m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Leicester and Brighton?

Stops in Leicester

A
St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station
St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station, St Margaret's, Leicester LE1 3AG, UK
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B
Leicester
62 Belgrave Gate, Leicester, LE1 3GQ, United Kingdom
C
Leicester Forest East (Service Area), Northbound
M1 Motorway, Northbound, Leicester LE3
D
Leicester - Fosse Park Bus Stop
Fosse Park Avenue, Leicester LE19 1HQ, 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

3.5/511,400 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.

GB bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, National Express

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Leicester to Brighton by bus

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The cheapest trip from Leicester to Brighton was searched and found on Nov 23, 2025 with a price of $12

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

You can expect to pay from $12 to $59 for a bus ticket from Leicester to Brighton based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $12 which is on 2025-11-23.