Bus and Coach from Plymouth to Brighton: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from Plymouth to Brighton

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Plymouth to Brighton from various bus operators like National Express for the next days.

today

£48

tomorrow

Monday

£44

Tuesday

£43

Wednesday

£44

Thursday

£45

Friday

£46

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	7h 50m	15:30	Plymouth	Coach Station	23:20	Brighton	Preston Circus	Economy	£48	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 13/12/2025 15:30:00 to Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 13/12/2025 23:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £48 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
National Express	7h 47m	15:30	Plymouth	Coach Station	23:17	Brighton	Preston Park	Economy	£48	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 13/12/2025 15:30:00 to Preston Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 13/12/2025 23:17:00. 50 Economy ticket for £48 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 47m
National Express	8h 0m	15:30	Plymouth	Coach Station	23:30	Brighton	Pool Valley Coach Station	Economy	£48	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 13/12/2025 15:30:00 to Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 13/12/2025 23:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £48 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
National Express	7h 43m	15:30	Plymouth	Coach Station	23:13	Brighton	Patcham Place	Economy	£48	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 13/12/2025 15:30:00 to Patcham Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 13/12/2025 23:13:00. 50 Economy ticket for £48 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 43m
National Express	10h 40m	23:15	Plymouth	Coach Station	09:55	Brighton	Preston Circus	Economy	£50	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 13/12/2025 23:15:00 to Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 14/12/2025 09:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £50 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	8h 0m	15:30	Plymouth	Coach Station	23:30	Brighton	Pool Valley Coach Station	Economy	£44	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 15/12/2025 15:30:00 to Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 15/12/2025 23:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £44 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
National Express	7h 43m	15:30	Plymouth	Coach Station	23:13	Brighton	Patcham Place	Economy	£44	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 15/12/2025 15:30:00 to Patcham Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 15/12/2025 23:13:00. 50 Economy ticket for £44 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 43m
National Express	7h 50m	15:30	Plymouth	Coach Station	23:20	Brighton	Preston Circus	Economy	£44	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 15/12/2025 15:30:00 to Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 15/12/2025 23:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £44 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
National Express	7h 47m	15:30	Plymouth	Coach Station	23:17	Brighton	Preston Park	Economy	£44	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 15/12/2025 15:30:00 to Preston Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 15/12/2025 23:17:00. 50 Economy ticket for £44 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 47m
National Express	8h 10m	09:15	Plymouth	Coach Station	17:25	Brighton	Pool Valley Coach Station	Economy	£46	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 15/12/2025 09:15:00 to Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 15/12/2025 17:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £46 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	7h 50m	15:30	Plymouth	Coach Station	23:20	Brighton	Preston Circus	Economy	£43	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 16/12/2025 15:30:00 to Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 16/12/2025 23:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £43 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
National Express	7h 47m	15:30	Plymouth	Coach Station	23:17	Brighton	Preston Park	Economy	£43	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 16/12/2025 15:30:00 to Preston Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 16/12/2025 23:17:00. 50 Economy ticket for £43 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 47m
National Express	7h 43m	15:30	Plymouth	Coach Station	23:13	Brighton	Patcham Place	Economy	£43	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 16/12/2025 15:30:00 to Patcham Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 16/12/2025 23:13:00. 50 Economy ticket for £43 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 43m
National Express	8h 0m	15:30	Plymouth	Coach Station	23:30	Brighton	Pool Valley Coach Station	Economy	£43	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 16/12/2025 15:30:00 to Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 16/12/2025 23:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £43 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
National Express	8h 11m	02:50	Plymouth	Coach Station	11:01	Brighton	Preston Circus	Economy	£47	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 16/12/2025 02:50:00 to Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 16/12/2025 11:01:00. 50 Economy ticket for £47 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 11m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	7h 47m	15:30	Plymouth	Coach Station	23:17	Brighton	Preston Park	Economy	£44	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 17/12/2025 15:30:00 to Preston Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 17/12/2025 23:17:00. 50 Economy ticket for £44 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 47m
National Express	7h 50m	15:30	Plymouth	Coach Station	23:20	Brighton	Preston Circus	Economy	£44	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 17/12/2025 15:30:00 to Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 17/12/2025 23:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £44 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
National Express	7h 43m	15:30	Plymouth	Coach Station	23:13	Brighton	Patcham Place	Economy	£44	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 17/12/2025 15:30:00 to Patcham Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 17/12/2025 23:13:00. 50 Economy ticket for £44 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 43m
National Express	8h 0m	15:30	Plymouth	Coach Station	23:30	Brighton	Pool Valley Coach Station	Economy	£44	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 17/12/2025 15:30:00 to Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 17/12/2025 23:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £44 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
National Express	8h 7m	12:10	Plymouth	Coach Station	20:17	Brighton	Preston Park	Economy	£46	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 17/12/2025 12:10:00 to Preston Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 17/12/2025 20:17:00. 50 Economy ticket for £46 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 7m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	7h 43m	15:30	Plymouth	Coach Station	23:13	Brighton	Patcham Place	Economy	£45	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 18/12/2025 15:30:00 to Patcham Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/12/2025 23:13:00. 50 Economy ticket for £45 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 43m
National Express	7h 50m	15:30	Plymouth	Coach Station	23:20	Brighton	Preston Circus	Economy	£45	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 18/12/2025 15:30:00 to Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/12/2025 23:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £45 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
National Express	7h 47m	15:30	Plymouth	Coach Station	23:17	Brighton	Preston Park	Economy	£45	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 18/12/2025 15:30:00 to Preston Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/12/2025 23:17:00. 50 Economy ticket for £45 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 47m
National Express	8h 0m	15:30	Plymouth	Coach Station	23:30	Brighton	Pool Valley Coach Station	Economy	£45	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 18/12/2025 15:30:00 to Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/12/2025 23:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £45 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
National Express	8h 3m	02:50	Plymouth	Coach Station	10:53	Brighton	Patcham Place	Economy	£47	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 18/12/2025 02:50:00 to Patcham Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/12/2025 10:53:00. 50 Economy ticket for £47 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 3m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	8h 25m	12:10	Plymouth	Coach Station	20:35	Brighton	Pool Valley Coach Station	Economy	£46	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 19/12/2025 12:10:00 to Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/12/2025 20:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £46 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 25m
National Express	8h 0m	15:30	Plymouth	Coach Station	23:30	Brighton	Pool Valley Coach Station	Economy	£46	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 19/12/2025 15:30:00 to Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/12/2025 23:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £46 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
National Express	8h 3m	12:10	Plymouth	Coach Station	20:13	Brighton	Patcham Place	Economy	£46	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 19/12/2025 12:10:00 to Patcham Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/12/2025 20:13:00. 50 Economy ticket for £46 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 3m
National Express	7h 43m	15:30	Plymouth	Coach Station	23:13	Brighton	Patcham Place	Economy	£46	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 19/12/2025 15:30:00 to Patcham Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/12/2025 23:13:00. 50 Economy ticket for £46 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 43m
National Express	8h 12m	12:10	Plymouth	Coach Station	20:22	Brighton	Preston Circus	Economy	£46	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 19/12/2025 12:10:00 to Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/12/2025 20:22:00. 50 Economy ticket for £46 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 12m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Plymouth to Brighton is £41 on 20/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Plymouth and Brighton

See here how frequent the connections between Plymouth and Brighton are, during different times and days of the week.

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 28 daily coaches from Plymouth to Brighton. Friday has instead the fewest connections, with only 21 daily coaches between Plymouth and Brighton.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 46 coaches from Plymouth to Brighton, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Plymouth and Brighton, with 23 offers.

Facts about coaches from Plymouth to Brighton

Compare all providers like National Express that travel 26 times every day by bus from Plymouth to Brighton in one click! Book your bus ticket from Plymouth to Brighton starting from £41!

Cheapest Bus	£41
Fastest Bus	7h 8m
Earliest Coach	03:35
Latest Coach	23:15
Daily Bus Connections	26 Ø
Distance	287.0 km
Coach Companies	National Express

Cheapest coach connections from Plymouth to Brighton

Every day, 26 buses from 1 coach companies leave Plymouth for Brighton: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 13/12/2025 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 08/12

Tuesday 09/12

Wednesday 10/12

Thursday 11/12

Friday 12/12

Saturday 13/12

£48

Sunday 14/12

Monday 15/12

£44

Tuesday 16/12

£43

Wednesday 17/12

£44

Thursday 18/12

£45

Friday 19/12

£46

Saturday 20/12

£41

Sunday 21/12

£52

Monday 22/12

£54

Tuesday 23/12

Wednesday 24/12

Thursday 25/12

£107

Friday 26/12

Saturday 27/12

£57

Sunday 28/12

Monday 29/12

Tuesday 30/12

Wednesday 31/12

£57

Thursday 01/01

£54

Friday 02/01

Saturday 03/01

£44

Sunday 04/01

The cheapest time to travel from Plymouth to Brighton

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Plymouth to Brighton, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from £34, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Plymouth to Brighton. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £46.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Plymouth to Brighton, with £34. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £50.

How to save money travelling from Plymouth to Brighton

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Plymouth to Brighton in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Plymouth to Brighton, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Plymouth to Brighton are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Plymouth to Brighton

These are the most booked bus companies between Plymouth to Brighton from our users.

National Express from Plymouth to Brighton

Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Plymouth to Brighton:

Cheapest Price	£43
Fastest Coach	7h 8m
Earliest Coach	03:35
Last Coach	23:15
Daily Connections	26 Ø
Found on	11/12/2025

All bus stations and stops in Plymouth and Brighton

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Plymouth and Brighton.

Coach Station

Armada Way 165

Marsh Mills

Plymouth Road 300

Port

University

Drake Circus 40

Bus Station Bretonside

Breton Side 4

Patcham Place

London Road

Pool Valley Coach Station

Pool Valley 11-12

Preston Circus

Preston Road

Preston Park

Preston Road 223A

Central Bus Station

Service and Comfort on the bus from Plymouth to Brighton

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Plymouth to Brighton? Or which bus companies serve the route Plymouth to Brighton? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Plymouth to Brighton bus

How much does a Plymouth - Brighton coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Plymouth - Brighton bus trip is available from £41 and takes 7h 50m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Plymouth to Brighton?

The connection Plymouth to Brighton is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £41 to £59. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

How many connections are available for the Plymouth - Brighton route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Plymouth to Brighton is offered by roughly 26 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Brighton from Plymouth take?

The quickest coach from Plymouth to Brighton is provided by National Express and takes 7h 8m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £52. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Plymouth to Brighton?

The earliest bus to Brighton departs from Plymouth at 03:35. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Plymouth to Brighton?

The latest bus to Brighton departs from Plymouth at 23:15. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Plymouth - Brighton route?

Passengers looking to travel from Plymouth to Brighton can travel with National Express. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Plymouth and Brighton?

You can check all the direct connections between Plymouth and Brighton by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: National Express.

What can I take with me on the bus to Brighton from Plymouth?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Plymouth Brighton bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Plymouth Brighton bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Plymouth to Brighton on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Plymouth to Brighton

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Plymouth and to Brighton

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Plymouth and to Brighton. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!