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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Reading to Brighton from various bus operators like National Express or Rail Air for the next days.
today
from £17
tomorrow
from £17
Thursday
from £12
Friday
from £20
Saturday
from £20
Sunday
Monday
from £12

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    5h 25m
    0
    15:35
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    21:00
    Brighton
    Withdean Park
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £17
  • National Express
    5h 45m
    0
    15:35
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    21:20
    Brighton
    Pool Valley Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £17
  • National Express
    5h 18m
    0
    15:35
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    20:53
    Brighton
    Patcham Place
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £17
  • Rail Air
    3h 10m
    0
    04:55
    Reading
    Festival
    08:05
    Brighton
    Pool Valley Coach Station
    0
    Rail Air
    Economy
    £57
  • Rail Air
    3h 35m
    0
    06:45
    Reading
    Festival
    10:20
    Brighton
    Pool Valley Coach Station
    0
    Rail Air
    Economy
    £57
  • Did you know that if you travel from Reading to Brighton via London, you can save more than £9? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      4h 33m
      0
      16:20
      Reading
      Mereoak Park & Ride
      17:40
      London
      Earl's Court
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £5
      • Waiting Time 0h 20m
    • National Express
      2h 53m
      0
      18:00
      London
      Victoria Coach Station
      20:53
      Brighton
      Patcham Place
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £3
    Travel time is 1h 23m longer, but you will save £9

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    5h 32m
    0
    15:35
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    21:07
    Brighton
    Preston Circus
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £17
  • National Express
    5h 35m
    0
    15:35
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    21:10
    Brighton
    York Place
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £17
  • National Express
    5h 27m
    0
    15:35
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    21:02
    Brighton
    Preston Park
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £17
  • National Express
    5h 45m
    0
    15:35
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    21:20
    Brighton
    Pool Valley Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £17
  • National Express
    4h 57m
    0
    16:55
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    21:52
    Brighton
    Preston Circus
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £19
  • Did you know that if you travel from Reading to Brighton via London, you can save more than £9? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      4h 33m
      0
      16:20
      Reading
      Mereoak Park & Ride
      17:40
      London
      Earl's Court
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £5
      • Waiting Time 0h 20m
    • National Express
      2h 53m
      0
      18:00
      London
      Victoria Coach Station
      20:53
      Brighton
      Patcham Place
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £3
    Travel Time is 0h 24m shorter, and you will save £9

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    4h 57m
    0
    16:55
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    21:52
    Brighton
    Preston Circus
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £12
  • National Express
    4h 52m
    0
    16:55
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    21:47
    Brighton
    Preston Park
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £12
  • National Express
    5h 10m
    0
    16:55
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    22:05
    Brighton
    Pool Valley Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £12
  • Rail Air
    3h 10m
    0
    04:55
    Reading
    Festival
    08:05
    Brighton
    Pool Valley Coach Station
    0
    Rail Air
    Economy
    £57
  • Rail Air
    3h 35m
    0
    06:45
    Reading
    Festival
    10:20
    Brighton
    Pool Valley Coach Station
    0
    Rail Air
    Economy
    £57
  • Did you know that if you travel from Reading to Brighton via London, you can save more than £4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      4h 33m
      0
      16:20
      Reading
      Mereoak Park & Ride
      17:40
      London
      Earl's Court
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £5
      • Waiting Time 0h 20m
    • National Express
      2h 53m
      0
      18:00
      London
      Victoria Coach Station
      20:53
      Brighton
      Patcham Place
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £3
    Travel time is 1h 23m longer, but you will save £4

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    5h 22m
    0
    15:45
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    21:07
    Brighton
    Preston Circus
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £20
  • National Express
    5h 17m
    0
    15:45
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    21:02
    Brighton
    Preston Park
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £20
  • National Express
    5h 35m
    0
    15:45
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    21:20
    Brighton
    Pool Valley Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £20
  • Rail Air
    3h 10m
    0
    04:55
    Reading
    Festival
    08:05
    Brighton
    Pool Valley Coach Station
    0
    Rail Air
    Economy
    £57
  • Rail Air
    3h 35m
    0
    06:45
    Reading
    Festival
    10:20
    Brighton
    Pool Valley Coach Station
    0
    Rail Air
    Economy
    £57
  • Did you know that if you travel from Reading to Brighton via London, you can save more than £12? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      4h 33m
      0
      16:20
      Reading
      Mereoak Park & Ride
      17:40
      London
      Earl's Court
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £5
      • Waiting Time 0h 20m
    • National Express
      2h 53m
      0
      18:00
      London
      Victoria Coach Station
      20:53
      Brighton
      Patcham Place
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £3
    Travel time is 1h 23m longer, but you will save £12

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    5h 22m
    0
    15:35
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    20:57
    Brighton
    Preston Circus
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £20
  • National Express
    5h 17m
    0
    15:35
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    20:52
    Brighton
    Preston Park
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £20
  • National Express
    5h 35m
    0
    15:35
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    21:10
    Brighton
    Pool Valley Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £20
  • Rail Air
    3h 10m
    0
    04:55
    Reading
    Festival
    08:05
    Brighton
    Pool Valley Coach Station
    0
    Rail Air
    Economy
    £57
  • Rail Air
    3h 15m
    0
    06:55
    Reading
    Festival
    10:10
    Brighton
    Pool Valley Coach Station
    0
    Rail Air
    Economy
    £57
  • Did you know that if you travel from Reading to Brighton via London, you can save more than £12? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      4h 33m
      0
      16:20
      Reading
      Mereoak Park & Ride
      17:40
      London
      Earl's Court
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £5
      • Waiting Time 0h 20m
    • National Express
      2h 53m
      0
      18:00
      London
      Victoria Coach Station
      20:53
      Brighton
      Patcham Place
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £3
    Travel time is 1h 23m longer, but you will save £12

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    5h 32m
    0
    15:35
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    21:07
    Brighton
    Preston Circus
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £12
  • National Express
    6h 7m
    0
    14:15
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    20:22
    Brighton
    Preston Circus
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £14
  • National Express
    5h 30m
    0
    17:50
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    23:20
    Brighton
    Preston Circus
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £14
  • Rail Air
    3h 10m
    0
    04:55
    Reading
    Festival
    08:05
    Brighton
    Pool Valley Coach Station
    0
    Rail Air
    Economy
    £57
  • Rail Air
    3h 35m
    0
    06:45
    Reading
    Festival
    10:20
    Brighton
    Pool Valley Coach Station
    0
    Rail Air
    Economy
    £57
  • Did you know that if you travel from Reading to Brighton via London, you can save more than £4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      4h 33m
      0
      16:20
      Reading
      Mereoak Park & Ride
      17:40
      London
      Earl's Court
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £5
      • Waiting Time 0h 20m
    • National Express
      2h 53m
      0
      18:00
      London
      Victoria Coach Station
      20:53
      Brighton
      Patcham Place
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £3
    Travel time is 1h 23m longer, but you will save £4

Frequency of bus connections between Reading and Brighton

See here how frequent the connections between Reading and Brighton are, during different times and days of the week.
Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 120 daily coaches from Reading to Brighton. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 66 daily coaches between Reading and Brighton.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 268 coaches from Reading to Brighton, while Night sees the fewest connections between Reading and Brighton, with 54 offers.

Facts about coaches from Reading to Brighton

Compare all providers like National Express and Rail Air that travel 101 times every day by bus from Reading to Brighton in one click! Book your bus ticket from Reading to Brighton starting from £12!

Cheapest Bus £12
Fastest Bus 2h 48m
Earliest Coach 03:20
Latest Coach 23:03
Daily Bus Connections 101 Ø
Distance 91.6 km
Coach Companies National Express and Rail Air

Cheapest coach connections from Reading to Brighton

Every day, 101 buses from 2 coach companies leave Reading for Brighton: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 26/03/2025 and for the following days.

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 24/03
Tuesday 25/03
£17
Wednesday 26/03
£17
Thursday 27/03
£36
Friday 28/03
£20
Saturday 29/03
£20
Sunday 30/03
Monday 31/03
£35
Tuesday 01/04
£34
Wednesday 02/04
Thursday 03/04
Friday 04/04
Saturday 05/04
£18
Sunday 06/04
Monday 07/04
Tuesday 08/04
Wednesday 09/04
Thursday 10/04
Friday 11/04
£28
Saturday 12/04
Sunday 13/04
Monday 14/04
£19
Tuesday 15/04
Wednesday 16/04
Thursday 17/04
£21
Friday 18/04
Saturday 19/04
Sunday 20/04

The cheapest time to travel from Reading to Brighton

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Reading to Brighton, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £12, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Reading to Brighton. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £20.
Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Reading to Brighton, with £12. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £34.

How to save money travelling from Reading 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 Reading 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 Reading 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 Reading to Brighton are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Reading to Brighton

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

Rail Air from Reading to Brighton

Rail Air

Here you will find the key facts about the Rail Air bus route Reading to Brighton:

Cheapest Price £57
Fastest Coach 3h 5m
Earliest Coach 03:20
Last Coach 23:03
Daily Connections 18 Ø
Found on 25/03/2025

National Express from Reading to Brighton

National Express

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

Cheapest Price £12
Fastest Coach 2h 48m
Earliest Coach 03:20
Last Coach 23:03
Daily Connections 86 Ø
Found on 25/03/2025

All bus stations and stops in Reading and Brighton

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

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Reading to Brighton? Compare all modes of transports from Reading to Brighton.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Reading to Brighton

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

FAQs about the Reading to Brighton bus

How much does a Reading - Brighton coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Reading - Brighton bus trip is available from £12 and takes 5h 32m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Reading to Brighton is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £12 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 Reading - Brighton route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Reading to Brighton is offered by roughly 101 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Brighton from Reading take?

The quickest coach from Reading to Brighton is provided by National Express and takes 2h 48m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £56. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Reading to Brighton?

The earliest bus to Brighton departs from Reading at 03:20. 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 Reading to Brighton?

The latest bus to Brighton departs from Reading at 23:03. 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 Reading - Brighton route?

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

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Brighton?

You can check all the direct connections between Reading 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 and Rail Air.

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

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 Reading 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 Reading 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 Reading to Brighton on your planned travel date.

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

Economy
Economy

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

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