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Compare all timetables for the bus from Edinburgh to Brighton

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

today
tomorrow
$40
Friday
$40
Saturday
$40
Sunday
$40
Monday
$40
Tuesday
$40

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 14h 0m 10:35 AM Edinburgh Central bus station 12:35 AM Brighton Preston Circus  Economy $40
National Express 13h 57m 10:35 AM Edinburgh Central bus station 12:32 AM Brighton Preston Park  Economy $40
National Express 14h 10m 10:35 AM Edinburgh Central bus station 12:45 AM Brighton Pool Valley Coach Station  Economy $40
FlixBus 17h 5m 11:40 PM Edinburgh St Andrew Square 4:45 PM Brighton Central Bus Station  Economy $50

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 13h 57m 10:35 AM Edinburgh Central bus station 12:32 AM Brighton Preston Park  Economy $40
National Express 14h 10m 10:35 AM Edinburgh Central bus station 12:45 AM Brighton Pool Valley Coach Station  Economy $40
National Express 14h 0m 10:35 AM Edinburgh Central bus station 12:35 AM Brighton Preston Circus  Economy $40
FlixBus 17h 5m 11:40 PM Edinburgh St Andrew Square 4:45 PM Brighton Central Bus Station  Economy $49

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 14h 10m 10:05 PM Edinburgh Central bus station 12:15 PM Brighton Pool Valley Coach Station  Economy $40
National Express 13h 57m 10:05 PM Edinburgh Central bus station 12:02 PM Brighton Preston Circus  Economy $40
National Express 13h 50m 10:05 PM Edinburgh Central bus station 11:55 AM Brighton Withdean Park  Economy $40
National Express 13h 52m 10:05 PM Edinburgh Central bus station 11:57 AM Brighton Preston Park  Economy $40
National Express 13h 43m 10:05 PM Edinburgh Central bus station 11:48 AM Brighton Patcham Place  Economy $40
  • Did you know that if you travel from Edinburgh to Brighton via Sheffield, you can save more than $8? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      18h 42m
      0
      10:03 PM
      Edinburgh
      Corstorphine Bus Stop
      5:05 AM
      Sheffield
      Meadowhall Interchange
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $22
      • Waiting Time 1h 10m
    • FlixBus
      10h 30m
      0
      6:15 AM
      Sheffield
      Bus Station
      4:45 PM
      Brighton
      Central Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $11
    Travel time is 4h 59m longer, but you will save $8

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 13h 57m 10:05 PM Edinburgh Central bus station 12:02 PM Brighton Preston Circus  Economy $40
National Express 13h 43m 10:05 PM Edinburgh Central bus station 11:48 AM Brighton Patcham Place  Economy $40
National Express 13h 50m 10:05 PM Edinburgh Central bus station 11:55 AM Brighton Withdean Park  Economy $40
National Express 13h 52m 10:05 PM Edinburgh Central bus station 11:57 AM Brighton Preston Park  Economy $40
National Express 13h 36m 9:25 PM Edinburgh Central bus station 11:01 AM Brighton Preston Circus  Economy $43
  • Did you know that if you travel from Edinburgh to Brighton via Sheffield, you can save more than $10? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      17h 5m
      0
      11:40 PM
      Edinburgh
      St Andrew Square
      5:05 AM
      Sheffield
      Meadowhall Interchange
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $19
      • Waiting Time 1h 10m
    • FlixBus
      10h 30m
      0
      6:15 AM
      Sheffield
      Bus Station
      4:45 PM
      Brighton
      Central Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $11
    Travel time is 3h 29m longer, but you will save $10

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 14h 10m 10:05 PM Edinburgh Central bus station 12:15 PM Brighton Pool Valley Coach Station  Economy $40
National Express 13h 52m 10:05 PM Edinburgh Central bus station 11:57 AM Brighton Preston Park  Economy $40
National Express 13h 50m 10:05 PM Edinburgh Central bus station 11:55 AM Brighton Withdean Park  Economy $40
FlixBus 17h 5m 11:40 PM Edinburgh St Andrew Square 4:45 PM Brighton Central Bus Station  Economy $49
  • Did you know that if you travel from Edinburgh to Brighton via Sheffield, you can save more than $10? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      17h 5m
      0
      11:40 PM
      Edinburgh
      St Andrew Square
      5:05 AM
      Sheffield
      Meadowhall Interchange
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $19
      • Waiting Time 1h 10m
    • FlixBus
      10h 30m
      0
      6:15 AM
      Sheffield
      Bus Station
      4:45 PM
      Brighton
      Central Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $11
    Travel time is 3h 15m longer, but you will save $10

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 14h 10m 10:35 AM Edinburgh Central bus station 12:45 AM Brighton Pool Valley Coach Station  Economy $40
National Express 14h 10m 10:05 PM Edinburgh Central bus station 12:15 PM Brighton Pool Valley Coach Station  Economy $40
National Express 14h 0m 10:35 AM Edinburgh Central bus station 12:35 AM Brighton Preston Circus  Economy $40
National Express 13h 57m 10:05 PM Edinburgh Central bus station 12:02 PM Brighton Preston Circus  Economy $40
National Express 13h 55m 10:35 AM Edinburgh Central bus station 12:30 AM Brighton Withdean Park  Economy $40
  • Did you know that if you travel from Edinburgh to Brighton via Sheffield, you can save more than $11? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      17h 5m
      0
      11:40 PM
      Edinburgh
      St Andrew Square
      5:05 AM
      Sheffield
      Meadowhall Interchange
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $18
      • Waiting Time 1h 10m
    • FlixBus
      10h 30m
      0
      6:15 AM
      Sheffield
      Bus Station
      4:45 PM
      Brighton
      Central Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $11
    Travel time is 3h 10m longer, but you will save $11

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Edinburgh to Brighton is $40 on 5/7/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Edinburgh and Brighton

See here how frequent the connections between Edinburgh and Brighton are, during different times and days of the week.
Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 20 daily buses from Edinburgh to Brighton. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 15 daily coaches between Edinburgh and Brighton.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 61 buses from Edinburgh to Brighton, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Edinburgh and Brighton, with 38 offers.

Facts about the bus from Edinburgh to Brighton

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 16 times every day by bus from Edinburgh to Brighton in one click! Book your bus ticket from Edinburgh to Brighton starting from $40!

Cheapest Bus $40
Fastest Bus 13h 18m
Earliest Bus 10:35 AM
Latest Bus 10:05 PM
Daily Bus Routes 16 Ø
Distance 376.2 miles
Bus Companies National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Edinburgh to Brighton

Every day, 16 buses from 2 bus companies leave Edinburgh for Brighton: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 05/06/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 05/03
Monday 05/04
Tuesday 05/05
Wednesday 05/06
Thursday 05/07
$40
Friday 05/08
$40
Saturday 05/09
$40
Sunday 05/10
$40
Monday 05/11
$46
Tuesday 05/12
$40
Wednesday 05/13
$40
Thursday 05/14
$40
Friday 05/15
$40
Saturday 05/16
$40
Sunday 05/17
$46
Monday 05/18
$54
Tuesday 05/19
$48
Wednesday 05/20
$40
Thursday 05/21
$40
Friday 05/22
$40
Saturday 05/23
$54
Sunday 05/24
$43
Monday 05/25
$47
Tuesday 05/26
$89
Wednesday 05/27
$47
Thursday 05/28
$40
Friday 05/29
$43
Saturday 05/30

The cheapest time to travel from Edinburgh to Brighton

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Edinburgh to Brighton, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $40, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Edinburgh to Brighton. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $40.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Edinburgh to Brighton, with $40. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $40.

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

All bus stations and stops in Edinburgh and Brighton

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh to Brighton? Compare all modes of transports from Edinburgh to Brighton.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Edinburgh to Brighton

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

FAQs about the Edinburgh to Brighton bus

How much does a Edinburgh Brighton bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $40 and takes 14h 0m to reach Brighton. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $40 and $56. 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 Edinburgh to Brighton each day?

Every day, the Edinburgh to Brighton bus route is served by approximately 16 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Edinburgh to Brighton is offered by National Express and takes 13h 18m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $53. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Edinburgh to Brighton?

The earliest bus arriving in Brighton from Edinburgh starts at 10:35 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 Edinburgh to Brighton?

The latest bus trip departing from Edinburgh for Brighton starts at 10:05 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 Edinburgh Brighton route?

When traveling by bus from Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh and Brighton?

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

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Edinburgh 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 16 daily trips between Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh to Brighton?

Prices and availability for 16 trips between Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh to Brighton

Economy
Economy

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

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