Bus Cambridge to Brighton: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Cambridge to Brighton

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

today

$17

tomorrow

$62

Thursday

Friday

$103

Saturday

Sunday

$69

Monday

$15

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	4h 5m	2:25 PM	Cambridge	Parkside	6:30 PM	Brighton	Central Bus Station	Economy	$17	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) at 12/23/2025 2:25:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/23/2025 6:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 5m
FlixBus	4h 5m	4:30 PM	Cambridge	Parkside	8:35 PM	Brighton	Central Bus Station	Economy	$17	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) at 12/23/2025 4:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/23/2025 8:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 5m
FlixBus	3h 45m	2:45 PM	Cambridge	Trumpington Park and Ride	6:30 PM	Brighton	Central Bus Station	Economy	$17	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Trumpington Park and Ride, Cambridge (United Kingdom) at 12/23/2025 2:45:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/23/2025 6:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m
National Express	4h 57m	8:00 AM	Cambridge	Parkside	12:57 PM	Brighton	Preston Park	Economy	$66	A Bus from National Express goes from Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) at 12/23/2025 8:00:00 AM to Preston Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/23/2025 12:57:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $66 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 57m
National Express	5h 47m	4:00 PM	Cambridge	Parkside	9:47 PM	Brighton	Preston Park	Economy	$66	A Bus from National Express goes from Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) at 12/23/2025 4:00:00 PM to Preston Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/23/2025 9:47:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $66 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 47m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	5h 5m	8:00 AM	Cambridge	Parkside	1:05 PM	Brighton	York Place	Economy	$62	A Bus from National Express goes from Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) at 12/24/2025 8:00:00 AM to York Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/24/2025 1:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $62 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m
National Express	5h 45m	9:20 AM	Cambridge	Parkside	3:05 PM	Brighton	York Place	Economy	$62	A Bus from National Express goes from Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) at 12/24/2025 9:20:00 AM to York Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/24/2025 3:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $62 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
National Express	6h 15m	12:15 PM	Cambridge	Parkside	6:30 PM	Brighton	York Place	Economy	$62	A Bus from National Express goes from Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) at 12/24/2025 12:15:00 PM to York Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/24/2025 6:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $62 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
National Express	5h 35m	1:55 PM	Cambridge	Parkside	7:30 PM	Brighton	York Place	Economy	$62	A Bus from National Express goes from Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) at 12/24/2025 1:55:00 PM to York Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/24/2025 7:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $62 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
National Express	5h 55m	4:00 PM	Cambridge	Parkside	9:55 PM	Brighton	York Place	Economy	$62	A Bus from National Express goes from Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) at 12/24/2025 4:00:00 PM to York Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/24/2025 9:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $62 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	6h 12m	1:35 AM	Cambridge	Parkside	7:47 AM	Brighton	Preston Park	Economy	$103	A Bus from National Express goes from Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) at 12/26/2025 1:35:00 AM to Preston Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/26/2025 7:47:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $103 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 12m
National Express	6h 30m	1:35 AM	Cambridge	Parkside	8:05 AM	Brighton	Pool Valley Coach Station	Economy	$103	A Bus from National Express goes from Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) at 12/26/2025 1:35:00 AM to Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/26/2025 8:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $103 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
National Express	6h 15m	1:35 AM	Cambridge	Parkside	7:50 AM	Brighton	Preston Circus	Economy	$103	A Bus from National Express goes from Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) at 12/26/2025 1:35:00 AM to Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/26/2025 7:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $103 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
National Express	6h 10m	1:35 AM	Cambridge	Parkside	7:45 AM	Brighton	Withdean Park	Economy	$103	A Bus from National Express goes from Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) at 12/26/2025 1:35:00 AM to Withdean Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/26/2025 7:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $103 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
National Express	6h 20m	1:35 AM	Cambridge	Parkside	7:55 AM	Brighton	York Place	Economy	$103	A Bus from National Express goes from Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) at 12/26/2025 1:35:00 AM to York Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/26/2025 7:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $103 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	6h 12m	1:35 AM	Cambridge	Parkside	7:47 AM	Brighton	Preston Park	Economy	$69	A Bus from National Express goes from Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) at 12/28/2025 1:35:00 AM to Preston Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/28/2025 7:47:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $69 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 12m
National Express	6h 20m	1:35 AM	Cambridge	Parkside	7:55 AM	Brighton	York Place	Economy	$69	A Bus from National Express goes from Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) at 12/28/2025 1:35:00 AM to York Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/28/2025 7:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $69 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
National Express	6h 30m	1:35 AM	Cambridge	Parkside	8:05 AM	Brighton	Pool Valley Coach Station	Economy	$69	A Bus from National Express goes from Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) at 12/28/2025 1:35:00 AM to Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/28/2025 8:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $69 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
National Express	6h 10m	1:35 AM	Cambridge	Parkside	7:45 AM	Brighton	Withdean Park	Economy	$69	A Bus from National Express goes from Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) at 12/28/2025 1:35:00 AM to Withdean Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/28/2025 7:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $69 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
National Express	6h 8m	1:35 AM	Cambridge	Parkside	7:43 AM	Brighton	Patcham Place	Economy	$69	A Bus from National Express goes from Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) at 12/28/2025 1:35:00 AM to Patcham Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/28/2025 7:43:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $69 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 8m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	4h 0m	6:30 AM	Cambridge	Parkside	10:30 AM	Brighton	Central Bus Station	Economy	$15	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) at 12/29/2025 6:30:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/29/2025 10:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
FlixBus	4h 5m	12:40 PM	Cambridge	Parkside	4:45 PM	Brighton	Central Bus Station	Economy	$15	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) at 12/29/2025 12:40:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/29/2025 4:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 5m
FlixBus	4h 5m	2:25 PM	Cambridge	Parkside	6:30 PM	Brighton	Central Bus Station	Economy	$15	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) at 12/29/2025 2:25:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/29/2025 6:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 5m
National Express	6h 20m	1:35 AM	Cambridge	Parkside	7:55 AM	Brighton	York Place	Economy	$42	A Bus from National Express goes from Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) at 12/29/2025 1:35:00 AM to York Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/29/2025 7:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
National Express	6h 8m	1:35 AM	Cambridge	Parkside	7:43 AM	Brighton	Patcham Place	Economy	$42	A Bus from National Express goes from Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) at 12/29/2025 1:35:00 AM to Patcham Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/29/2025 7:43:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 8m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Cambridge to Brighton is $9 on 1/15/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Cambridge and Brighton

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

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 120 daily buses from Cambridge to Brighton. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 106 daily coaches between Cambridge and Brighton.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 192 buses from Cambridge to Brighton, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Cambridge and Brighton, with 60 offers.

Facts about the bus from Cambridge to Brighton

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 110 times every day by bus from Cambridge to Brighton in one click! Book your bus ticket from Cambridge to Brighton starting from $9!

Cheapest Bus	$9
Fastest Bus	3h 20m
Earliest Bus	1:35 AM
Latest Bus	6:35 PM
Daily Bus Routes	110 Ø
Distance	96.1 miles
Bus Companies	National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Cambridge to Brighton

Every day, 110 buses from 2 bus companies leave Cambridge for Brighton: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/23/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 12/21

Monday 12/22

Tuesday 12/23

$17

Wednesday 12/24

$62

Thursday 12/25

Friday 12/26

$103

Saturday 12/27

Sunday 12/28

$69

Monday 12/29

$42

Tuesday 12/30

Wednesday 12/31

$42

Thursday 01/01

Friday 01/02

Saturday 01/03

$13

Sunday 01/04

Monday 01/05

Tuesday 01/06

Wednesday 01/07

Thursday 01/08

Friday 01/09

Saturday 01/10

Sunday 01/11

Monday 01/12

Tuesday 01/13

Wednesday 01/14

Thursday 01/15

Friday 01/16

Saturday 01/17

The cheapest time to travel from Cambridge to Brighton

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

With a price starting from $15, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Cambridge to Brighton. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $103.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Cambridge to Brighton, with $9. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $65.

How to save money travelling from Cambridge 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 Cambridge 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 Cambridge 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 buses from Cambridge to Brighton are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Cambridge and Brighton

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Cambridge and Brighton.

Parkside

Parkside 36

Trumpington Park and Ride

Hauxton Road

Babraham Crossroads

Cambridge Rd

Jesus College

Victoria Ave

Trumpington

High Street

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 Cambridge to Brighton

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

FAQs about the Cambridge to Brighton bus

How much does a Cambridge Brighton bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $9 and takes 4h 5m to reach Brighton. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $9 and $111. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Brighton.

On average, how many connections are available from Cambridge to Brighton each day?

Every day, the Cambridge to Brighton bus route is served by approximately 110 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Cambridge to Brighton take?

The fastest bus from Cambridge to Brighton is offered by FlixBus and takes 3h 20m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $19. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Cambridge to Brighton?

The earliest bus arriving in Brighton from Cambridge starts at 1:35 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Cambridge to Brighton?

The latest bus trip departing from Cambridge for Brighton starts at 6:35 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Cambridge Brighton route?

When traveling by bus from Cambridge to Brighton, passengers can travel with National Express and FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Cambridge and Brighton?

You can check all the direct connections between Cambridge 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 FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Cambridge to Brighton bus route?

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

What equipment is available for the Cambridge 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 traveling 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 Cambridge to Brighton on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Cambridge to Brighton?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 110 daily trips between Cambridge and Brighton. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Cambridge to Brighton?

Prices and availability for 110 trips between Cambridge and Brighton change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Cambridge and to Brighton

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