The cheapest and fastest coaches from Norwich to Brighton
Cheapest price
£20
Average price
£22
Fastest journey
6 h 15 m
Average duration
6 h 27 m
Buses per day
15
Distance
223 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Norwich to Brighton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Norwich to Brighton will cost around £22 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £20.
To travel from Norwich to Brighton you need to make at least one change.
FlixBus · FlixBus9:057h40Norwich, Bus Station16:45Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)£201One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus9:057h50Norwich, Bus Station16:55Brighton£201One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus3:356h55Norwich, Bus Station10:30Brighton£211One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus0:356h25Norwich, University Of East Anglia7:00Brighton£211One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus0:256h35Norwich, Bus Station7:00Brighton£211One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus0:356h15Norwich, University Of East Anglia6:50Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)£211One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus0:256h25Norwich, Bus Station6:50Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)£211One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus0:356h25Norwich, University Of East Anglia7:00Brighton£211One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus0:256h35Norwich, Bus Station7:00Brighton£211One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus3:456h35Norwich, University Of East Anglia10:20Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)£211One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Norwich to Brighton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Norwich 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 3h 34m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £14, and a train costs an average of £25.
Distance: 223 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£22 Average Price Cheapest | £37 Average Price |
6h 4m Average total duration 5h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 4m Average total duration Fastest 3h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Norwich to Brighton bus times
The table below shows live departures for Norwich to Brighton coaches for today, Thursday 11 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 14:45 Norwich | 5h50 | 20:35 Brighton | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 12 June | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 0:25 Norwich, Bus Station | 6h25 | 6:50 Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 0:25 Norwich, Bus Station | 6h35 | 7:00 Brighton | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 0:35 Norwich, University Of East Anglia | 6h25 | 7:00 Brighton | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 0:35 Norwich, University Of East Anglia | 6h15 | 6:50 Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:35 Norwich, Bus Station | 6h55 | 10:30 Brighton | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:35 Norwich, Bus Station | 6h45 | 10:20 Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:45 Norwich, University Of East Anglia | 6h45 | 10:30 Brighton | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:45 Norwich, University Of East Anglia | 6h35 | 10:20 Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 1 change | |
NX491 · NX025 | 5:50 Norwich, Bus Station | 8h25 | 14:15 Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 1 change | |
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of FlixBus to find the best option for your trip from Norwich to Brighton.
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Norwich to Brighton
Buses from Norwich to Brighton run on average 5 times per day, taking around 5h 34m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £14 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 00:25, the last at 21:28. The fastest coach covers the 223 km distance in 5h 40m.
Distance 223 km |
Average bus duration 5h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Buses per day 5 |
Fastest bus 5h 40m |
First bus 0:25 |
Last bus 21:28 |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 7 days |
Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus from Norwich to BrightonYou can travel by bus between Norwich to Brighton with National Express, FlixBus for as low as £14. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Norwich to Brighton coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Norwich 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.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- 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.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
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