4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Reading to Brighton
Cheapest price
£41
Average price
£43
Fastest journey
2 h 55 m
Average duration
3 h 21 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
91 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Reading to Brighton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Reading to Brighton will cost around £43 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £41.
Of the 5 buses that leave Reading for Brighton every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 91 km distance in an average of 3 h 21 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 55 m .
The slowest buses will take 3 h 39 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.
21:033h32Reading0:35Brighton£411One-way0 changes- 3:203h00Reading6:20Brighton£411One-way0 changes
- 16:233h39Reading20:02Brighton£421One-way0 changes
- 4:552h55Reading7:50Brighton£451One-way0 changes
- 8:253h37Reading12:02Brighton£491One-way0 changes
- 4:552h55Reading7:50Brighton£451One-way0 changes
- 3:203h00Reading6:20Brighton£411One-way0 changes
- 21:033h32Reading0:35Brighton£411One-way0 changes
- 8:253h37Reading12:02Brighton£491One-way0 changes
- 16:233h39Reading20:02Brighton£421One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Reading to Brighton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Reading to Brighton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £41. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 0m. 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 £41, and a train costs an average of £35.
Distance: 91 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£45 Average Price Cheapest | £52 Average Price |
3h 4m Average total duration 2h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 30m Average total duration Fastest 2h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg 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
Reading to Brighton bus times
The table below shows live departures for Reading to Brighton coaches for today, Friday 10 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RRRA1 · NX025 | On time 15:20 Reading, Blagrave Street | 3h07 | 18:27 Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 change | |
| RRRA1 · NX025 | On time 16:00 Reading, Blagrave Street | 3h22 | 19:22 Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 change | |
| RRRA1 · NX025 | On time 16:43 Reading, Blagrave Street | 3h24 | 20:07 Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 change | |
| RRRA1 · NX025 | On time 17:31 Reading, Blagrave Street | 3h21 | 20:52 Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 change | |
| RRRA1 · NX025 | On time 18:31 Reading, Blagrave Street | 3h49 | 22:20 Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 change | |
| RRRA1 · NX025 | On time 20:03 Reading, Blagrave Street | 3h32 | 23:35 Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 change | |
| RRRA1 · NX025 | On time 22:03 Reading, Blagrave Street | 3h32 | 1:35 Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 change | |
| Saturday 11 April | |||||
| 3:20 Reading | 3h00 | 6:20 Brighton | 0 changesdirect | |
| 4:55 Reading | 2h55 | 7:50 Brighton | 0 changesdirect | |
| 8:25 Reading | 3h37 | 12:02 Brighton | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Reading to Brighton
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Buses from Reading to Brighton run on average 17 times per day, taking around 2h 34m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £41 but you can travel from only £35 by train.
The earliest coach runs at 01:20, the last at 23:35. The fastest coach covers the 91 km distance in 2h 55m.
Distance 91 km |
Average bus duration 2h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price £41 |
Buses per day 17 |
Fastest bus 2h 55m |
First bus 1:20 |
Last bus 23:35 |
Bus providers: National Express, RailAir from Reading to BrightonYou can travel by bus between Reading to Brighton with National Express, RailAir for as low as £35. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Reading to Brighton coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Reading 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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