The cheapest and fastest coaches from Derby to Brighton
Cheapest price
£15
Average price
£15
Fastest journey
8 h 42 m
Average duration
8 h 42 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
250 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Derby to Brighton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Derby to Brighton will cost around £15 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £15.
Of the 1 buses that leave Derby for Brighton every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 250 km distance in an average of 8 h 42 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 42 m .
The slowest buses will take 8 h 42 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Derby to Brighton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Derby to Brighton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 48m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £14, and a train costs an average of £24.
Distance: 250 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£20 Average Price Cheapest | £73 Average Price |
7h 37m Average total duration 7h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 18m Average total duration Fastest 2h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Derby to Brighton bus times
The table below shows live departures for Derby to Brighton coaches for today, Sunday 22 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 09:15 Derby | 7h47 | 17:02 Brighton | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Derby to Brighton
Buses from Derby to Brighton run on average 37 times per day, taking around 7h 7m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £14 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 00:50, the last at 23:45. The fastest coach covers the 250 km distance in 7h 47m.
Distance 250 km |
Average bus duration 7h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Buses per day 37 |
Fastest bus 7h 47m |
First bus 00:50 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Bus providers: National Express from Derby to BrightonYou can travel by bus between Derby to Brighton with National Express for as low as £14. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Derby to Brighton coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Derby 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.
- National Express
- 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.
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
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