The cheapest and fastest coaches from Darlington to Brighton
Cheapest price
£67
Average price
£67
Fastest journey
10 h 20 m
Average duration
10 h 20 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
422 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Darlington to Brighton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Darlington to Brighton will cost around £67 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £67.
To travel from Darlington to Brighton you need to make at least 2 changes.
1:4510h20Darlington12:05Brighton£671One-way2 changes
1:4510h20Darlington12:05Brighton£681One-way3 changes
1:4510h20Darlington12:05Brighton£681One-way3 changes
1:4510h20Darlington12:05Brighton£671One-way2 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Darlington to Brighton
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Darlington to Brighton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 57m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £26, and a train costs an average of £74.
Distance: 422 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£26 Average Price Cheapest | £115 Average Price |
9h 56m Average total duration 9h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 27m Average total duration Fastest 3h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Darlington to Brighton bus times
The table below shows live departures for Darlington to Brighton coaches for today, Monday 20 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 1:45 Darlington | 10h20 | 12:05 Brighton | 3 changes | |
![]() | 1:45 Darlington | 10h20 | 12:05 Brighton | 2 changes | |
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Compare prices and tickets Darlington to Brighton by coach or train
Compare coach and train prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Darlington to Brighton
Buses from Darlington to Brighton run on average 6 times per day, taking around 9h 26m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £26 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 00:45, the last at 17:22. The fastest coach covers the 422 km distance in 10h 20m.
Distance 422 km |
Average bus duration 9h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price £26 |
Buses per day 6 |
Fastest bus 10h 20m |
First bus 0:45 |
Last bus 17:22 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 35 days |
Bus providers: National Express from Darlington to BrightonYou can travel by bus between Darlington to Brighton with National Express for as low as £26. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Darlington to Brighton coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Darlington to Brighton by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Brighton, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
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- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
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- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
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- 10€ per additional bag.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Darlington and Brighton
Most Darlington to Brighton buses use the Darlington, Feethams (Dolphin Centre) to Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) station pair, with some services arriving at Brighton, Preston Circus. Use this guide to compare Darlington and Brighton bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Getting to Darlington, Feethams (Dolphin Centre) from Darlington city centre
Getting to Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) from Brighton city centre
Getting to Brighton, Preston Circus from Brighton city centre
Getting to Brighton, Pool Valley Coach Station from Brighton city centre
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