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Compare all timetables for the bus from Derby to Brighton

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

today
$18
tomorrow
$29
Saturday
$15
Sunday
$18
Monday
$18
Tuesday
$18
Wednesday
$18

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 7h 51m 3:10 AM Derby Riverlights Bus Station 11:01 AM Brighton Preston Circus  Economy $18
National Express 8h 42m 6:20 AM Derby Riverlights Bus Station 3:02 PM Brighton Preston Circus  Economy $18
National Express 7h 57m 9:15 AM Derby Riverlights Bus Station 5:12 PM Brighton Preston Circus  Economy $18
National Express 8h 37m 11:45 AM Derby Riverlights Bus Station 8:22 PM Brighton Preston Circus  Economy $18
National Express 7h 47m 3:10 AM Derby Riverlights Bus Station 10:57 AM Brighton Preston Park  Economy $18

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 7h 57m 1:10 PM Derby Riverlights Bus Station 9:07 PM Brighton Preston Circus  Economy $29
National Express 8h 0m 3:20 PM Derby Riverlights Bus Station 11:20 PM Brighton Preston Circus  Economy $29
National Express 7h 52m 1:10 PM Derby Riverlights Bus Station 9:02 PM Brighton Preston Park  Economy $29
National Express 7h 57m 3:20 PM Derby Riverlights Bus Station 11:17 PM Brighton Preston Park  Economy $29
National Express 8h 10m 1:10 PM Derby Riverlights Bus Station 9:20 PM Brighton Pool Valley Coach Station  Economy $29
  • Did you know that if you travel from Derby to Brighton via London Heathrow Airport, you can save more than $5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      8h 43m
      0
      11:10 AM
      Derby
      Riverlights Bus Station
      5:05 PM
      London Heathrow Airport
      Heathrow Terminal 5 Bus Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $16
      • Waiting Time 1h 0m
    • National Express
      1h 48m
      0
      6:05 PM
      London Heathrow Airport
      Heathrow Bus Station
      7:53 PM
      Brighton
      Patcham Place
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $8
    Travel time is 0h 51m longer, but you will save $5

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 7h 57m 3:20 PM Derby Riverlights Bus Station 11:17 PM Brighton Preston Park  Economy $15
National Express 8h 0m 3:20 PM Derby Riverlights Bus Station 11:20 PM Brighton Preston Circus  Economy $15
National Express 7h 53m 3:20 PM Derby Riverlights Bus Station 11:13 PM Brighton Patcham Place  Economy $15
National Express 7h 55m 3:20 PM Derby Riverlights Bus Station 11:15 PM Brighton Withdean Park  Economy $15
National Express 8h 10m 3:20 PM Derby Riverlights Bus Station 11:30 PM Brighton Pool Valley Coach Station  Economy $15

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 7h 38m 9:15 AM Derby Riverlights Bus Station 4:53 PM Brighton Patcham Place  Economy $18
National Express 7h 43m 11:10 AM Derby Riverlights Bus Station 6:53 PM Brighton Patcham Place  Economy $18
National Express 7h 33m 1:10 PM Derby Riverlights Bus Station 8:43 PM Brighton Patcham Place  Economy $18
National Express 7h 53m 3:20 PM Derby Riverlights Bus Station 11:13 PM Brighton Patcham Place  Economy $18
National Express 7h 42m 9:15 AM Derby Riverlights Bus Station 4:57 PM Brighton Preston Park  Economy $18

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 8h 55m 6:20 AM Derby Riverlights Bus Station 3:15 PM Brighton Pool Valley Coach Station  Economy $18
National Express 8h 50m 11:45 AM Derby Riverlights Bus Station 8:35 PM Brighton Pool Valley Coach Station  Economy $18
National Express 8h 35m 6:20 AM Derby Riverlights Bus Station 2:55 PM Brighton Withdean Park  Economy $18
National Express 8h 30m 11:45 AM Derby Riverlights Bus Station 8:15 PM Brighton Withdean Park  Economy $18
National Express 8h 28m 6:20 AM Derby Riverlights Bus Station 2:48 PM Brighton Patcham Place  Economy $18

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 7h 43m 3:10 AM Derby Riverlights Bus Station 10:53 AM Brighton Patcham Place  Economy $18
National Express 7h 48m 9:15 AM Derby Riverlights Bus Station 5:03 PM Brighton Patcham Place  Economy $18
National Express 8h 28m 11:45 AM Derby Riverlights Bus Station 8:13 PM Brighton Patcham Place  Economy $18
National Express 7h 47m 3:10 AM Derby Riverlights Bus Station 10:57 AM Brighton Preston Park  Economy $18
National Express 7h 52m 9:15 AM Derby Riverlights Bus Station 5:07 PM Brighton Preston Park  Economy $18

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 8h 42m 6:20 AM Derby Riverlights Bus Station 3:02 PM Brighton Preston Circus  Economy $18
National Express 8h 37m 11:45 AM Derby Riverlights Bus Station 8:22 PM Brighton Preston Circus  Economy $18
National Express 8h 37m 6:20 AM Derby Riverlights Bus Station 2:57 PM Brighton Preston Park  Economy $18
National Express 8h 32m 11:45 AM Derby Riverlights Bus Station 8:17 PM Brighton Preston Park  Economy $18
National Express 8h 35m 6:20 AM Derby Riverlights Bus Station 2:55 PM Brighton Withdean Park  Economy $18

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Derby to Brighton is $13 on 8/28/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Derby and Brighton

See here how frequent the connections between Derby and Brighton are, during different times and days of the week.
Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 70 daily buses from Derby to Brighton. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 45 daily coaches between Derby and Brighton.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 190 buses from Derby to Brighton, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Derby and Brighton, with 35 offers.

Facts about the bus from Derby to Brighton

Compare all providers like National Express that travel 55 times every day by bus from Derby to Brighton in one click! Book your bus ticket from Derby to Brighton starting from $13!

Cheapest Bus $13
Fastest Bus 7h 3m
Earliest Bus 2:25 AM
Latest Bus 10:10 PM
Daily Bus Routes 55 Ø
Distance 156.0 miles
Bus Companies National Express

Cheapest bus connections from Derby to Brighton

Every day, 55 buses from 1 bus companies leave Derby for Brighton: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 08/06/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 08/02
Monday 08/03
Tuesday 08/04
Wednesday 08/05
Thursday 08/06
$18
Friday 08/07
$29
Saturday 08/08
$15
Sunday 08/09
$18
Monday 08/10
$18
Tuesday 08/11
$25
Wednesday 08/12
$18
Thursday 08/13
Friday 08/14
$18
Saturday 08/15
$15
Sunday 08/16
$15
Monday 08/17
$15
Tuesday 08/18
$18
Wednesday 08/19
$15
Thursday 08/20
$15
Friday 08/21
$15
Saturday 08/22
$15
Sunday 08/23
$33
Monday 08/24
$15
Tuesday 08/25
$18
Wednesday 08/26
$15
Thursday 08/27
$18
Friday 08/28
$13
Saturday 08/29

The cheapest time to travel from Derby to Brighton

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Derby to Brighton, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $13, Friday is the cheapest day for a bus from Derby to Brighton. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $18.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Derby to Brighton, with $13. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $44.

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

All bus stations and stops in Derby and Brighton

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

Service and Comfort on the bus from Derby to Brighton

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

FAQs about the Derby to Brighton bus

How much does a Derby Brighton bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $13 and takes 7h 57m to reach Brighton. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $13 and $69. 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 Derby to Brighton each day?

Every day, the Derby to Brighton bus route is served by approximately 55 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Derby to Brighton is offered by National Express and takes 7h 3m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $23. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Derby to Brighton?

The earliest bus arriving in Brighton from Derby starts at 2:25 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 Derby to Brighton?

The latest bus trip departing from Derby for Brighton starts at 10:10 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 Derby Brighton route?

When traveling by bus from Derby 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 Derby and Brighton?

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

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Derby 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 55 daily trips between Derby 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 Derby to Brighton?

Prices and availability for 55 trips between Derby 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 Derby to Brighton

Economy
Economy

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

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