Bus Sunderland to Brighton: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Sunderland to Brighton

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

today

$30

tomorrow

$28

Sunday

Monday

$26

Tuesday

Wednesday

$26

Thursday

$22

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	11h 57m	7:30 AM	Sunderland	Interchange	7:27 PM	Brighton	Preston Circus	Economy	$30	A Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 7:30:00 AM to Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 7:27:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 57m
National Express	12h 15m	12:20 PM	Sunderland	Interchange	12:35 AM	Brighton	Preston Circus	Economy	$30	A Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 12:20:00 PM to Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 12:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 15m
National Express	12h 10m	7:30 AM	Sunderland	Interchange	7:40 PM	Brighton	Pool Valley Coach Station	Economy	$30	A Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 7:30:00 AM to Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 7:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 10m
National Express	12h 25m	12:20 PM	Sunderland	Interchange	12:45 AM	Brighton	Pool Valley Coach Station	Economy	$30	A Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 12:20:00 PM to Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 12:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 25m
National Express	11h 48m	7:30 AM	Sunderland	Interchange	7:18 PM	Brighton	Patcham Place	Economy	$30	A Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 7:30:00 AM to Patcham Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 7:18:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 48m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	11h 17m	7:45 AM	Sunderland	Interchange	7:02 PM	Brighton	Preston Circus	Economy	$28	A Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 7:45:00 AM to Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 7:02:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 17m
National Express	11h 12m	7:45 AM	Sunderland	Interchange	6:57 PM	Brighton	Preston Park	Economy	$28	A Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 7:45:00 AM to Preston Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 6:57:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 12m
National Express	11h 8m	7:45 AM	Sunderland	Interchange	6:53 PM	Brighton	Patcham Place	Economy	$28	A Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 7:45:00 AM to Patcham Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 6:53:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 8m
National Express	11h 30m	7:45 AM	Sunderland	Interchange	7:15 PM	Brighton	Pool Valley Coach Station	Economy	$28	A Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 7:45:00 AM to Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 7:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 30m
National Express	11h 17m	8:45 AM	Sunderland	Interchange	8:02 PM	Brighton	Preston Circus	Economy	$30	A Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 8:45:00 AM to Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 8:02:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 17m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	11h 42m	8:35 AM	Sunderland	Interchange	8:17 PM	Brighton	Preston Park	Economy	$26	A Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 8:35:00 AM to Preston Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 8:17:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 42m
National Express	12h 0m	8:35 AM	Sunderland	Interchange	8:35 PM	Brighton	Pool Valley Coach Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 8:35:00 AM to Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 8:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 0m
National Express	11h 47m	8:35 AM	Sunderland	Interchange	8:22 PM	Brighton	Preston Circus	Economy	$26	A Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 8:35:00 AM to Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 8:22:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 47m
National Express	11h 38m	8:35 AM	Sunderland	Interchange	8:13 PM	Brighton	Patcham Place	Economy	$26	A Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 8:35:00 AM to Patcham Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 8:13:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 38m
National Express	11h 32m	5:35 AM	Sunderland	Interchange	5:07 PM	Brighton	Preston Park	Economy	$34	A Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 5:35:00 AM to Preston Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 5:07:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 32m

Did you know that if you travel from Sunderland to Brighton via London, you can save more than $4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  13h 58m
  
  0
  
  6:15 AM
  
  Sunderland
  Interchange
  
  1:30 PM
  
  London
  Victoria Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $17
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 12/9/2025 6:15:00 AM to Victoria Coach Station, London (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 1:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
- National Express
  
  3h 13m
  
  0
  
  5:00 PM
  
  London
  Victoria Coach Station
  
  8:13 PM
  
  Brighton
  Patcham Place
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $5
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Victoria Coach Station, London (United Kingdom) at 12/9/2025 5:00:00 PM to Patcham Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 8:13:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 13m
Travel time is 2h 26m longer, but you will save $4

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	11h 38m	8:35 AM	Sunderland	Interchange	8:13 PM	Brighton	Patcham Place	Economy	$26	A Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 8:35:00 AM to Patcham Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 8:13:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 38m
National Express	12h 0m	8:35 AM	Sunderland	Interchange	8:35 PM	Brighton	Pool Valley Coach Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 8:35:00 AM to Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 8:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 0m
National Express	11h 42m	8:35 AM	Sunderland	Interchange	8:17 PM	Brighton	Preston Park	Economy	$26	A Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 8:35:00 AM to Preston Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 8:17:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 42m
National Express	11h 47m	8:35 AM	Sunderland	Interchange	8:22 PM	Brighton	Preston Circus	Economy	$26	A Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 8:35:00 AM to Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 8:22:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 47m
National Express	12h 8m	12:20 PM	Sunderland	Interchange	12:28 AM	Brighton	Patcham Place	Economy	$28	A Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 12:20:00 PM to Patcham Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/11/2025 12:28:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 8m

Did you know that if you travel from Sunderland to Brighton via London, you can save more than $4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  13h 58m
  
  0
  
  6:15 AM
  
  Sunderland
  Interchange
  
  1:30 PM
  
  London
  Victoria Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $17
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 12/9/2025 6:15:00 AM to Victoria Coach Station, London (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 1:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
- National Express
  
  3h 13m
  
  0
  
  5:00 PM
  
  London
  Victoria Coach Station
  
  8:13 PM
  
  Brighton
  Patcham Place
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $5
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Victoria Coach Station, London (United Kingdom) at 12/9/2025 5:00:00 PM to Patcham Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 8:13:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 13m
Travel time is 2h 20m longer, but you will save $4

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	12h 23m	6:55 AM	Sunderland	Interchange	7:18 PM	Brighton	Patcham Place	Economy	$22	A Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 12/11/2025 6:55:00 AM to Patcham Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/11/2025 7:18:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 23m
National Express	12h 45m	6:55 AM	Sunderland	Interchange	7:40 PM	Brighton	Pool Valley Coach Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 12/11/2025 6:55:00 AM to Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/11/2025 7:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 45m
National Express	12h 27m	6:55 AM	Sunderland	Interchange	7:22 PM	Brighton	Preston Park	Economy	$22	A Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 12/11/2025 6:55:00 AM to Preston Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/11/2025 7:22:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 27m
National Express	12h 32m	6:55 AM	Sunderland	Interchange	7:27 PM	Brighton	Preston Circus	Economy	$22	A Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 12/11/2025 6:55:00 AM to Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/11/2025 7:27:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 32m
National Express	12h 8m	12:20 PM	Sunderland	Interchange	12:28 AM	Brighton	Patcham Place	Economy	$26	A Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 12/11/2025 12:20:00 PM to Patcham Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/12/2025 12:28:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 8m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Sunderland to Brighton is $22 on 12/11/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Sunderland and Brighton

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

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 24 daily buses from Sunderland to Brighton. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 20 daily coaches between Sunderland and Brighton.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 44 buses from Sunderland to Brighton, while Night sees the fewest connections between Sunderland and Brighton, with 12 offers.

Facts about the bus from Sunderland to Brighton

Compare all providers like National Express that travel 23 times every day by bus from Sunderland to Brighton in one click! Book your bus ticket from Sunderland to Brighton starting from $22!

Cheapest Bus	$22
Fastest Bus	10h 58m
Earliest Bus	5:35 AM
Latest Bus	11:35 PM
Daily Bus Routes	23 Ø
Distance	287.0 miles
Bus Companies	National Express

Cheapest bus connections from Sunderland to Brighton

Every day, 23 buses from 1 bus companies leave Sunderland for Brighton: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/05/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 11/30

Monday 12/01

Tuesday 12/02

Wednesday 12/03

Thursday 12/04

Friday 12/05

$30

Saturday 12/06

$28

Sunday 12/07

Monday 12/08

$26

Tuesday 12/09

Wednesday 12/10

$26

Thursday 12/11

$22

Friday 12/12

$36

Saturday 12/13

$36

Sunday 12/14

Monday 12/15

Tuesday 12/16

Wednesday 12/17

Thursday 12/18

$48

Friday 12/19

Saturday 12/20

$48

Sunday 12/21

Monday 12/22

$55

Tuesday 12/23

Wednesday 12/24

Thursday 12/25

Friday 12/26

Saturday 12/27

The cheapest time to travel from Sunderland to Brighton

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

With a price starting from $22, Thursday is the cheapest day for a bus from Sunderland to Brighton. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $30.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Sunderland to Brighton, with $22. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $42.

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

All bus stations and stops in Sunderland and Brighton

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

Interchange

City Centre

Fawcett Street

Stadium of Light

Stadium Way

Seaburn Station

St Peters Station

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 Sunderland to Brighton

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

FAQs about the Sunderland to Brighton bus

How much does a Sunderland Brighton bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $22 and takes 12h 23m to reach Brighton. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $22 and $50. 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 Sunderland to Brighton each day?

Every day, the Sunderland to Brighton bus route is served by approximately 23 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Sunderland to Brighton is offered by National Express and takes 10h 58m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $36. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Sunderland to Brighton?

The earliest bus arriving in Brighton from Sunderland starts at 5:35 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 Sunderland to Brighton?

The latest bus trip departing from Sunderland for Brighton starts at 11:35 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 Sunderland Brighton route?

When traveling by bus from Sunderland 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 Sunderland and Brighton?

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

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Sunderland and to Brighton

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