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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Dover to Brighton
Cheapest price
£17
Average price
£21
Fastest journey
7 h 17 m
Average duration
7 h 22 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
106 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Dover to Brighton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dover to Brighton will cost around £21 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £17.
Of the 2 buses that leave Dover for Brighton every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 106 km distance in an average of 7 h 22 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 17 m .
The slowest buses will take 7 h 27 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 coach and train for Dover to Brighton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dover to Brighton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 37m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, and a train costs an average of £32.
Distance: 106 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£17 Average Price Cheapest | £42 Average Price |
7h 3m Average total duration 6h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 7m Average total duration Fastest 2h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Dover to Brighton bus times
The table below shows live departures for Dover to Brighton coaches for today, Wednesday 26 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NX007 · NX025 | Delayed 09:15 04:35Dover, Pencester Road (Town Centre) | 7h27 | 12:02 Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 change | |
| NX007 · NX025 | Delayed 09:15 04:35Dover, Pencester Road (Town Centre) | 7h13 | 11:48 Brighton, Patcham | 1 change | |
| NX007 · NX025 | Delayed 09:15 04:35Dover, Pencester Road (Town Centre) | 7h30 | 12:05 Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 1 change | |
| NX007 · NX025 | On time 09:15 Dover, Pencester Road (Town Centre) | 7h57 | 17:12 Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 change | |
| NX007 · NX025 | On time 09:15 Dover, Pencester Road (Town Centre) | 7h48 | 17:03 Brighton, Patcham | 1 change | |
| NX007 · NX025 | On time 09:15 Dover, Pencester Road (Town Centre) | 8h00 | 17:15 Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 1 change | |
| NX007 · NX025 | On time 13:50 Dover, Pencester Road (Town Centre) | 7h03 | 20:53 Brighton, Patcham | 1 change | |
| NX007 · NX025 | On time 13:50 Dover, Pencester Road (Town Centre) | 7h17 | 21:07 Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 change | |
| NX007 · NX025 | On time 13:50 Dover, Pencester Road (Town Centre) | 7h20 | 21:10 Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 1 change | |
| NX007 · NX025 | On time 17:50 Dover, Pencester Road (Town Centre) | 6h38 | 00:28 Brighton, Patcham | 1 change | |
| NX007 · NX025 | On time 17:50 Dover, Pencester Road (Town Centre) | 6h47 | 00:37 Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 1 change | |
| NX007 · NX025 | On time 17:50 Dover, Pencester Road (Town Centre) | 6h45 | 00:35 Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Dover to Brighton
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Buses from Dover to Brighton run on average 11 times per day, taking around 6h 33m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £11 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 04:10, the last at 21:28. The fastest coach covers the 106 km distance in 6h 45m.
Distance 106 km |
Average bus duration 6h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Buses per day 11 |
Fastest bus 6h 45m |
First bus 04:10 |
Last bus 21:28 |
Bus providers: National Express from Dover to BrightonYou can travel by bus between Dover to Brighton with National Express for as low as £11. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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