What is the distance between Reading and Brighton?

About 57 miles (91 km) separate Reading and Brighton.

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

If you're headed to Brighton from Reading, chances are that your bus will leave from Mereoak P&R and arrive at Pool Valley Coach Station. These are the primary 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 HeliFly, Brighton Marina, Sea Life Brighton, Hollingbury Park Golf Course and Brighton Pier.

Bus Reading to Brighton from $47 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Reading to Brighton on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:20am	Reading Station, RailAir lounge, Blagrave St (valid any departure)	3h 5m	6:25am	Brighton	CheapestFastest
Bus	3:20am	Reading Station, RailAir lounge, Blagrave St (valid any departure)	3h 5m	6:25am	Brighton	No tags
Bus	4:55am	Reading Station, RailAir lounge, Blagrave St (valid any departure)	3h 10m	8:05am	Brighton	No tags
Bus	4:55am	Reading Station, RailAir lounge, Blagrave St (valid any departure)	3h 10m	8:05am	Brighton	No tags
Bus	6:45am	Reading Station, RailAir lounge, Blagrave St (valid any departure)	3h 35m	10:20am	Brighton	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Sunday at 6:50 PM GMT.

Get from Reading to Brighton

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 3 hours 34 minutes and with fares starting at just $49, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

17bus per day

3h 34mAverage Duration

57 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Reading and Brighton?

Stops in Reading

A
Mereoak P&R
Mereoak Ln, Three Mile Cross, Reading RG7, UK
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B
Bath Road
Bath Rd, Reading RG31 7BS, UK
C
Reading
25 Cross Street, Reading, RG1 1ST, United Kingdom

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

Reading RailAir

4.5/592 reviews

Staff4.9

Timeliness4.9

Cleanliness5

Wifi3.2

Based on 92 reviews, the company was rated 4.5 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the cleanliness but often complained with the wifi. Reading RailAir ticket prices on this trip start at $49

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Reading to Brighton by bus

What is the distance between Reading and Brighton?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Reading 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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$50

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$50

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The cheapest trip from Reading to Brighton was searched and found on Nov 28, 2025 with a price of $47

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

You can expect to pay from $47 to $75 for a bus ticket from Reading to Brighton based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $47 which is on 2025-11-28.