4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from York to Brighton
Cheapest price
£32
Average price
£33
Fastest journey
8 h 6 m
Average duration
10 h 5 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
354 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from York to Brighton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from York to Brighton will cost around £33 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £32.
Of the 3 buses that leave York for Brighton every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 354 km distance in an average of 10 h 5 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 6 m .
The slowest buses will take 12 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.
22:4512h35York11:20Brighton£321One-way0 changes
11:259h35York21:00Brighton£321One-way0 changes- 1:458h06York9:51Brighton£341One-way0 changes
- 1:458h06York9:51Brighton£341One-way0 changes
- 11:259h35York21:00Brighton£321One-way0 changes
- 22:4512h35York11:20Brighton£321One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for York to Brighton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from York to Brighton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 27m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £23, and a train costs an average of £33.
Distance: 354 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£29 Average Price Cheapest | £85 Average Price |
9h 9m Average total duration 8h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 57m Average total duration Fastest 3h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg 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
York to Brighton bus times
The table below shows live departures for York to Brighton coaches for today, Saturday 30 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 23:45 York, Train Station | 12h45 | 12:30 Brighton | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 23:45 York, Train Station | 12h35 | 12:20 Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 1 change | |
| Sunday 31 May | |||||
| 1:45 York | 8h06 | 9:51 Brighton | 0 changesdirect | |
| 11:25 York | 9h35 | 21:00 Brighton | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from York to Brighton
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Buses from York to Brighton run on average 35 times per day, taking around 8h 39m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £23 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 00:02, the last at 23:45. The fastest coach covers the 354 km distance in 8h 6m.
Distance 354 km |
Average bus duration 8h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price £23 |
Buses per day 35 |
Fastest bus 8h 6m |
First bus 0:02 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 14 days |
Bus providers: National Express, York Pullman Bus Company, Yorkshire Coastliner, First York from York to BrightonYou can travel by bus between York to Brighton with National Express, York Pullman Bus Company, Yorkshire Coastliner, First York for as low as £23. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: York to Brighton coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from York 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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