The cheapest and fastest coaches from Taunton to Brighton
Cheapest price
£36
Average price
£36
Fastest journey
8 h 35 m
Average duration
8 h 35 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
209 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Taunton to Brighton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Taunton to Brighton will cost around £36 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £36.
Of the 1 buses that leave Taunton 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 209 km distance in an average of 8 h 35 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 35 m .
The slowest buses will take 8 h 35 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 Taunton to Brighton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Taunton to Brighton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £18, and a train costs an average of £43.
Distance: 209 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
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£28 Average Price Cheapest | £67 Average Price |
5h 45m Average total duration 5h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 3h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Taunton to Brighton bus times
The table below shows live departures for Taunton to Brighton coaches for today, Thursday 27 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX502 · NX200 · NX025 | Delayed 17:25 10:25Taunton, St John's (St Church Park) | 8h02 | 18:27 Brighton, Preston Circus | 2 changes | |
NX502 · NX200 · NX025 | Delayed 17:25 10:25Taunton, St John's (St Church Park) | 8h15 | 22:40 22:40Brighton | 2 changes | |
NX502 · NX200 · NX025 | Delayed 17:25 10:25Taunton, St John's (St Church Park) | 8h05 | 18:30 Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 2 changes | |
NX502 · NX025 | On time 13:15 Taunton, St John's (St Church Park) | 6h12 | 19:27 Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 change | |
NX502 · NX025 | Delayed 13:15 Taunton, St John's (St Church Park) | 6h25 | 22:40 22:40Brighton | 1 change | |
NX502 · NX025 | 13:15 Taunton, St John's (St Church Park) | 6h15 | 19:30 Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 1 change | |
NX101 · NX040 · NX025 | On time 18:00 Taunton, St John's (St Church Park) | 9h30 | 03:30 Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 2 changes | |
NX101 · NX040 · NX025 | On time 18:00 Taunton, St John's (St Church Park) | 9h35 | 03:35 Brighton | 2 changes | |
NX101 · NX040 · NX025 | On time 18:00 Taunton, St John's (St Church Park) | 9h25 | 03:25 Brighton, Preston Circus | 2 changes | |
NX504 · NX406 · NX025 | On time 23:40 Taunton, St John's (St Church Park) | 10h40 | 10:20 Brighton | 2 changes | |
NX504 · NX406 · NX025 | 23:40 Taunton, St John's (St Church Park) | 10h30 | 10:10 Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 2 changes | |
NX504 · NX406 · NX025 | On time 23:40 Taunton, St John's (St Church Park) | 10h25 | 10:05 Brighton, Preston Circus | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Taunton to Brighton
Buses from Taunton to Brighton run on average 21 times per day, taking around 5h 15m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £18 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 02:20, the last at 23:40. The fastest coach covers the 209 km distance in 8h 35m.
Distance 209 km |
Average bus duration 5h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Buses per day 21 |
Fastest bus 8h 35m |
First bus 02:20 |
Last bus 23:40 |
Bus providers: National Express from Taunton to BrightonYou can travel by bus between Taunton to Brighton with National Express for as low as £18. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Taunton to Brighton coach
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