Bus Canterbury to Brighton: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Canterbury to Brighton

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

today

$19

tomorrow

Tuesday

Wednesday

$16

Thursday

Friday

$15

Saturday

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	6h 27m	2:25 PM	Canterbury	Bus Station	8:52 PM	Brighton	Preston Park	Economy	$19	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 3/22/2026 2:25:00 PM to Preston Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/22/2026 8:52:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 27m
National Express	6h 32m	2:25 PM	Canterbury	Bus Station	8:57 PM	Brighton	Preston Circus	Economy	$19	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 3/22/2026 2:25:00 PM to Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/22/2026 8:57:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 32m
National Express	6h 45m	2:25 PM	Canterbury	Bus Station	9:10 PM	Brighton	Pool Valley Coach Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 3/22/2026 2:25:00 PM to Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/22/2026 9:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m
National Express	6h 25m	2:25 PM	Canterbury	Bus Station	8:50 PM	Brighton	Withdean Park	Economy	$19	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 3/22/2026 2:25:00 PM to Withdean Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/22/2026 8:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 25m
National Express	6h 18m	2:25 PM	Canterbury	Bus Station	8:43 PM	Brighton	Patcham Place	Economy	$19	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 3/22/2026 2:25:00 PM to Patcham Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/22/2026 8:43:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 18m

Did you know that if you travel from Canterbury to Brighton via Whistable, you can save more than $-1? You will find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  5h 58m
  
  Canterbury
  
  6 mi
  
  2:45 PM
  
  Whistable
  Bus Stop
  
  8:43 PM
  
  Brighton
  Patcham Place
  
  0 mi
  
  Economy
  
  $20
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Stop, Whistable (United Kingdom) at 3/22/2026 2:45:00 PM to Patcham Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/22/2026 8:43:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 58m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	6h 25m	5:30 AM	Canterbury	Bus Station	11:55 AM	Brighton	Withdean Park	Economy	$16	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 3/25/2026 5:30:00 AM to Withdean Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/25/2026 11:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 25m
National Express	6h 25m	7:30 AM	Canterbury	Bus Station	1:55 PM	Brighton	Withdean Park	Economy	$16	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 3/25/2026 7:30:00 AM to Withdean Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/25/2026 1:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 25m
National Express	6h 30m	12:50 PM	Canterbury	Bus Station	7:20 PM	Brighton	Withdean Park	Economy	$16	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 3/25/2026 12:50:00 PM to Withdean Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/25/2026 7:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
National Express	6h 15m	2:45 PM	Canterbury	Bus Station	9:00 PM	Brighton	Withdean Park	Economy	$16	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 3/25/2026 2:45:00 PM to Withdean Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/25/2026 9:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
National Express	6h 30m	4:45 PM	Canterbury	Bus Station	11:15 PM	Brighton	Withdean Park	Economy	$16	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 3/25/2026 4:45:00 PM to Withdean Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/25/2026 11:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	6h 47m	2:15 PM	Canterbury	Bus Station	9:02 PM	Brighton	Preston Park	Economy	$15	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 3/27/2026 2:15:00 PM to Preston Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/27/2026 9:02:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 47m
National Express	6h 42m	5:50 PM	Canterbury	Bus Station	12:32 AM	Brighton	Preston Park	Economy	$15	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 3/27/2026 5:50:00 PM to Preston Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/28/2026 12:32:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 42m
National Express	6h 52m	2:15 PM	Canterbury	Bus Station	9:07 PM	Brighton	Preston Circus	Economy	$15	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 3/27/2026 2:15:00 PM to Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/27/2026 9:07:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 52m
National Express	6h 45m	5:50 PM	Canterbury	Bus Station	12:35 AM	Brighton	Preston Circus	Economy	$15	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 3/27/2026 5:50:00 PM to Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/28/2026 12:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m
National Express	7h 5m	2:15 PM	Canterbury	Bus Station	9:20 PM	Brighton	Pool Valley Coach Station	Economy	$15	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 3/27/2026 2:15:00 PM to Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/27/2026 9:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Canterbury to Brighton is $14 on 4/7/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Canterbury and Brighton

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

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 90 daily buses from Canterbury to Brighton. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 72 daily coaches between Canterbury and Brighton.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 91 buses from Canterbury to Brighton, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Canterbury and Brighton, with 35 offers.

Facts about the bus from Canterbury to Brighton

Compare all providers like National Express that travel 81 times every day by bus from Canterbury to Brighton in one click! Book your bus ticket from Canterbury to Brighton starting from $14!

Cheapest Bus	$14
Fastest Bus	5h 25m
Earliest Bus	6:10 AM
Latest Bus	8:03 PM
Daily Bus Routes	81 Ø
Distance	61.6 miles
Bus Companies	National Express

Cheapest bus connections from Canterbury to Brighton

Every day, 81 buses from 1 bus companies leave Canterbury for Brighton: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 03/22/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 03/22

$19

Monday 03/23

Tuesday 03/24

Wednesday 03/25

$16

Thursday 03/26

Friday 03/27

$26

Saturday 03/28

Sunday 03/29

$26

Monday 03/30

Tuesday 03/31

Wednesday 04/01

$16

Thursday 04/02

Friday 04/03

$30

Saturday 04/04

Sunday 04/05

$42

Monday 04/06

$42

Tuesday 04/07

$14

Wednesday 04/08

$15

Thursday 04/09

$15

Friday 04/10

$26

Saturday 04/11

$26

Sunday 04/12

$26

Monday 04/13

$26

Tuesday 04/14

$14

Wednesday 04/15

$15

Thursday 04/16

$15

Friday 04/17

$26

Saturday 04/18

The cheapest time to travel from Canterbury to Brighton

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

With a price starting from $15, Friday is the cheapest day for a bus from Canterbury to Brighton. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $19.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Canterbury to Brighton, with $14. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $16.

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

All bus stations and stops in Canterbury and Brighton

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

Bus Station

Gravel Walk 14

Park and Ride

New Dover Road

University of Kent

University Road

Patcham Place

London Road

Pool Valley Coach Station

Pool Valley 11-12

Preston Circus

Preston Road

Preston Park

Preston Road 223A

Central Bus Station

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 Canterbury to Brighton? Compare all modes of transports from Canterbury to Brighton.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Canterbury to Brighton

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

FAQs about the Canterbury to Brighton bus

How much does a Canterbury Brighton bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $14 and takes 6h 47m to reach Brighton. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $14 and $27. 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 Canterbury to Brighton each day?

Every day, the Canterbury to Brighton bus route is served by approximately 81 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Canterbury to Brighton is offered by National Express and takes 5h 25m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $24. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Canterbury to Brighton?

The earliest bus arriving in Brighton from Canterbury starts at 6:10 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 Canterbury to Brighton?

The latest bus trip departing from Canterbury for Brighton starts at 8:03 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 Canterbury Brighton route?

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

Is there a direct bus between Canterbury and Brighton?

You can check all the direct connections between Canterbury 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 Canterbury 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 Canterbury 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 Canterbury 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 Canterbury to Brighton on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Canterbury 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 81 daily trips between Canterbury 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 Canterbury to Brighton?

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Canterbury and to Brighton

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