What is the distance between Portsmouth and Brighton?

The distance between the two cities is 42 miles (68 km).

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

If you're headed to Brighton from Portsmouth, chances are that your bus will depart from The Hard Interchange and arrive at Pool Valley Coach Station. These are the most popular departure and arrival 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 Hollingbury Park Golf Course, HeliFly, Komedia, American Express Community Stadium and The Chattri.

Bus Portsmouth to Brighton from $22 | Compare & Save up to 60%

Next bus departures

Next departures for Portsmouth to Brighton on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:20pm	The Hard Interchange	4h 20m	8:40pm	Hove Bus Stop (opp King Alfred Sports Centre)	Cheapest
Bus	7:40pm	The Hard Interchange	3h 55m	11:35pm	Hove Bus Stop (opp King Alfred Sports Centre)	Fastest
Bus	4:20pm	The Hard Interchange	4h 20m	8:40pm	Hove Bus Stop (opp King Alfred Sports Centre)	No tags
Bus	7:40pm	The Hard Interchange	3h 55m	11:35pm	Hove Bus Stop (opp King Alfred Sports Centre)	No tags
Bus	8:10pm	The Hard Interchange	4h 40m	12:50am	Hove Bus Stop (opp King Alfred Sports Centre)	No tags

Next departures for Portsmouth to Brighton on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:45am	The Hard Interchange	3h 45m	6:30am	Hove Bus Stop (opp King Alfred Sports Centre)	CheapestFastest
Bus	2:45am	The Hard Interchange	3h 45m	6:30am	Hove Bus Stop (opp King Alfred Sports Centre)	No tags
Bus	2:45am	The Hard Interchange	3h 45m	6:30am	Hove Bus Stop (opp King Alfred Sports Centre)	No tags
Bus	4:20pm	The Hard Interchange	4h 20m	8:40pm	Hove Bus Stop (opp King Alfred Sports Centre)	No tags
Bus	4:20pm	The Hard Interchange	4h 20m	8:40pm	Hove Bus Stop (opp King Alfred Sports Centre)	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Portsmouth to Brighton

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Brighton. The journey takes about 1 hour 27 minutes and with fares starting at just $32, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5train per day

1h 27mAverage Duration

42 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$24 - $56	Average Duration4h 20m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$32 - $50	Average Duration1h 27m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Portsmouth and Brighton?

Stops in Portsmouth

A
The Hard Interchange
6 The Hard, Portsmouth PO1 3DT, UK
B
Portsmouth (Rudmore Roundabout)
Kingston Crescent (Bus Stop, near Air Balloon), Portsmouth PO2
C
Portsmouth International Port
Portsmouth International Port, George Byng Way, Portsmouth PO2 8SP, UK
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D
International Port
George Byng Way, Portsmouth Port Terminal, Portsmouth PO2
E
Hilsea Bus Stop (Drayton Garage Services)
London Road, Portsmouth PO2
F
Portsmouth Bus Stop The Hard F
95 Commercial Rd, Portsmouth, Portsmouth PO1 1BQ, 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

4/529,731 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Based on 29731 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 $24

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Portsmouth to Brighton by bus

What is the distance between Portsmouth and Brighton?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Portsmouth 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.

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$23

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$23

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$23

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$26

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$22

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$23

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$22

The cheapest trip from Portsmouth to Brighton was searched and found on Nov 30, 2025 with a price of $22

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

You can expect to pay from $22 to $79 for a bus ticket from Portsmouth to Brighton based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $22 which is on 2025-11-30.