The cheapest and fastest coaches from Ely to Brighton
Cheapest price
£12
Average price
£12
Fastest journey
4 h
Average duration
4 h
Buses per day
1
Distance
177 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Ely to Brighton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ely to Brighton will cost around £12 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £12.
Of the 1 buses that leave Ely 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 177 km distance in an average of 4 h but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h .
The slowest buses will take 4 h 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 Ely to Brighton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ely to Brighton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 55m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, and a train costs an average of £28.
Distance: 177 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£12 Average Price Cheapest | £39 Average Price |
4h 30m Average total duration 4h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 25m Average total duration Fastest 2h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Ely to Brighton bus times
The table below shows live departures for Ely to Brighton coaches for tomorrow, Sunday 21 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 05:30 Ely | 4h00 | 09:30 Brighton | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Ely to Brighton
Buses from Ely to Brighton run on average 30 times per day, taking around 4h 0m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £12 if you book in advance.
There are 4 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:45, the last at 22:10. The fastest coach covers the 177 km distance in 4h 0m.
Distance 177 km |
Average bus duration 4h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Buses per day 30 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 4h 0m |
First bus 00:45 |
Last bus 22:10 |
FAQs: Ely to Brighton coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ely 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.

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