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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Oxford to Brighton
Showing times and prices for 04 Feb
Cheapest price
$57
Average price
$58
Fastest journey
3 h 30 m
Average duration
4 h 4 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
129 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Oxford to Brighton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Oxford to Brighton will cost around $58 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only $57.
Fast coaches
Of the 5 buses that leave Oxford 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 129 km distance in an average of 4 h 4 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 30 m .
The slowest buses will take 4 h 25 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.
11:50AM4h22
Oxford04:12PMBrighton
$571One-way
0 changes
01:15AM4h10
Oxford05:25AMBrighton
$571One-way
0 changes
07:50AM4h25
Oxford12:15PMBrighton
$571One-way
0 changes
10:30PM3h55
Oxford02:25AMBrighton
$581One-way
0 changes
08:15PM3h30
Oxford11:45PMBrighton
$591One-way
0 changes
08:15PM3h30
Oxford11:45PMBrighton
$591One-way
0 changes
10:30PM3h55
Oxford02:25AMBrighton
$581One-way
0 changes
01:15AM4h10
Oxford05:25AMBrighton
$571One-way
0 changes
11:50AM4h22
Oxford04:12PMBrighton
$571One-way
0 changes
07:50AM4h25
Oxford12:15PMBrighton
$571One-way
0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Oxford to Brighton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Oxford to Brighton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from $42. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 32m. 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 $42, and a train costs an average of $32.
Distance: 129 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
$56 Average Price Cheapest | $82 Average Price |
3h 56m Average total duration 3h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 2m Average total duration Fastest 2h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg 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
Oxford to Brighton bus times
The table below shows live departures for Oxford to Brighton coaches for today, Tuesday, 3 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
Last updated at 6:06 am
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TALHR · NX025 | Delayed 7:15 pm 6:50 amOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 4h15 | 2:05 pm 2:05 pmBrighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 1 change | |
| TALHR · NX025 | Delayed 7:15 pm 6:50 amOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 4h25 | 11:15 am Brighton | 1 change | |
| TALHR · NX025 | Delayed 7:15 pm 6:50 amOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 4h11 | 1:12 pm 1:12 pmBrighton, Preston Circus | 1 change | |
| TALHR · NX025 | Delayed 7:15 pm 7:50 amOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 4h15 | 2:05 pm 2:05 pmBrighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 1 change | |
| TALHR · NX025 | Delayed 7:15 pm 7:50 amOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 4h25 | 12:15 pm Brighton | 1 change | |
| TALHR · NX025 | Delayed 7:15 pm 7:50 amOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 4h12 | 1:12 pm 1:12 pmBrighton, Preston Circus | 1 change | |
| TALHR · NX025 | Delayed 7:15 pm 8:50 amOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 4h12 | 1:12 pm 1:12 pmBrighton, Preston Circus | 1 change | |
| TALHR · NX025 | Delayed 7:15 pm 8:50 amOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 4h25 | 1:15 pm Brighton | 1 change | |
| TALHR · NX025 | Delayed 7:15 pm 8:50 amOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 4h15 | 2:05 pm 2:05 pmBrighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 1 change | |
| TALHR · NX025 | Delayed 7:15 pm 9:50 amOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 4h15 | 2:05 pm Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 1 change | |
| TALHR · NX025 | Delayed 7:15 pm 9:50 amOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 4h12 | 2:02 pm Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 change | |
| TALHR · NX025 | Delayed 7:15 pm 9:50 amOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 4h25 | 2:15 pm Brighton | 1 change | |
| TALHR · NX025 | Delayed 7:15 pm 10:50 amOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 4h15 | 3:05 pm Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 1 change | |
| TALHR · NX025 | Delayed 7:15 pm 10:50 amOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 4h25 | 3:15 pm Brighton | 1 change | |
| TALHR · NX025 | Delayed 7:15 pm 10:50 amOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 4h12 | 3:02 pm Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 change | |
| TALHR · NX025 | Delayed 7:15 pm 11:50 amOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 4h30 | 4:20 pm Brighton | 1 change | |
| TALHR · NX025 | Delayed 7:15 pm 11:50 amOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 4h20 | 4:10 pm Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 1 change | |
| TALHR · NX025 | Delayed 7:15 pm 11:50 amOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 4h17 | 4:07 pm Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 change | |
| TALHR · NX025 | Delayed 7:15 pm 12:50 pmOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 4h25 | 5:15 pm Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 1 change | |
| TALHR · NX025 | Delayed 7:15 pm 12:50 pmOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 4h22 | 5:12 pm Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 change | |
| TALHR · NX025 | Delayed 7:15 pm 12:50 pmOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 4h35 | 5:25 pm Brighton | 1 change | |
| TALHR · NX025 | Delayed 7:15 pm 1:50 pmOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 4h37 | 6:27 pm Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 change | |
| TALHR · NX025 | Delayed 7:15 pm 1:50 pmOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 4h50 | 6:40 pm Brighton | 1 change | |
| TALHR · NX025 | Delayed 7:15 pm 1:50 pmOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 4h40 | 6:30 pm Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 1 change | |
| TALHR · NX025 | Delayed 7:15 pm 2:50 pmOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 4h50 | 7:40 pm Brighton | 1 change | |
| TALHR · NX025 | Delayed 7:15 pm 2:50 pmOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 4h40 | 7:30 pm Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 1 change | |
| TALHR · NX025 | Delayed 7:15 pm 2:50 pmOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 4h37 | 7:27 pm Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 change | |
| TALHR · NX025 | Delayed 7:15 pm 3:50 pmOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 4h32 | 8:22 pm Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 change | |
| TALHR · NX025 | Delayed 7:15 pm 3:50 pmOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 4h35 | 8:25 pm Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 1 change | |
| TALHR · NX025 | Delayed 7:15 pm 3:50 pmOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 4h45 | 8:35 pm Brighton | 1 change | |
| TALGW · NX025 | 4:30 pm Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 4h50 | 9:20 pm Brighton | 1 change | |
| TALGW · NX025 | On time 4:30 pm Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 4h37 | 9:07 pm Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 change | |
| TALGW · NX025 | On time 4:30 pm Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 4h40 | 9:10 pm Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 1 change | |
| TALHR · NX025 | Delayed 7:15 pm 5:20 pmOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 4h45 | 10:05 pm Brighton | 1 change | |
| TALHR · NX025 | Delayed 7:15 pm 5:20 pmOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 4h35 | 9:55 pm Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 1 change | |
| TALHR · NX025 | Delayed 7:15 pm 5:20 pmOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 4h32 | 9:52 pm Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 change | |
| TALHR · NX025 | On time 7:15 pm Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 4h15 | 11:30 pm Brighton | 1 change | |
| TALHR · NX025 | On time 7:15 pm Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 4h07 | 11:22 pm Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 1 change | |
| TALHR · NX025 | On time 7:15 pm Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 4h05 | 11:20 pm Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 change | |
| TALGW · NX025 | On time 9:15 pm Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 3h20 | 12:35 am Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 change | |
| TALGW · NX025 | 9:15 pm Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 3h30 | 12:45 am Brighton | 1 change | |
| TALGW · NX025 | On time 9:15 pm Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 3h22 | 12:37 am Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 1 change | |
| TALGW · NX025 | On time 11:30 pm Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 3h55 | 3:25 am Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 change | |
| TALGW · NX025 | On time 11:30 pm Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 4h00 | 3:30 am Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 1 change | |
| TALGW · NX025 | 11:30 pm Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 4h05 | 3:35 am Brighton | 1 change | |
| 1:15 am Oxford | 4h10 | 5:25 am Brighton | 0 changesdirect | |
| 4:30 am Oxford | 4h35 | 9:05 am Brighton | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Oxford to Brighton
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Buses from Oxford to Brighton run on average 50 times per day, taking around 3h 26m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $42 but you can travel from only $32 by train.
The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:45. The fastest coach covers the 129 km distance in 3h 30m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from $32
Distance 129 km |
Average bus duration 3h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price $42 |
Buses per day 50 |
Fastest bus 3h 30m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from $32
Bus providers: National Express from Oxford to BrightonYou can travel by bus between Oxford to Brighton with National Express for as low as $32. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
National Express
About
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach company, operating over 550 services per day and serving more than 900 destinations nationwide. It also runs frequent services to major UK airports — including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and Bristol — 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and offer free Wi-Fi and onboard entertainment. Most vehicles are equipped with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, allowing you to charge your phone or laptop during your journey. Ticket options include Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare, with the latter providing maximum flexibility for cancellations or changes.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 20m
Cheapest Price
$45
National Express frequency
48 a day
Luggage included
Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
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.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible toilets.
Bikes
Folding Bikes are allowed; non-folding bikes are not allowed.
FAQs: Oxford to Brighton coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Oxford 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.
Cheap coach tickets from Oxford to Brighton can start from as little as $42 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Oxford to Brighton is $56; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by coach from Oxford to Brighton is 3h 30m to travel the 129 km long trip. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest coach from Oxford to Brighton leaves at 12:05 am. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest coach from Oxford to Brighton leaves at 11:45 pm.
There are 50 coaches a day from Oxford to Brighton which require at least one change with National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer coaches.
When taking a coach from Oxford to Brighton, you can count on National Express for the best way to get you to Brighton. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between Oxford and Brighton and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
A trip to Brighton from Oxford is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3h 30m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a coach from Oxford to Brighton is March.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Oxford and Brighton including taking a coach and train.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the coach from Oxford to Brighton:
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the coach from Oxford to Brighton for coach company National Express.
Whether you can cancel your coach ticket from Oxford to Brighton depends on the coach companies:
- 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.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the coach with coach company National Express.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
No, there is no food available to purchase on board the coach from Oxford to Brighton.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a coach ticket from Oxford to Brighton:
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a coach ticket from Oxford to Brighton:
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Oxford to Brighton.
You can reserve your seat on the coach from Oxford to Brighton with the following coach company: National Express
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the coach from Oxford to Brighton with the following coach company: National Express.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the coach from Oxford to Brighton with the following coach company: National Express.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Oxford and Brighton
Oxford
Brighton
The major coach station for departures in Oxford is Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station for your trip from Oxford to Brighton.
Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
Amenities at bus station
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Officeinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 06:00-22:00
Car connection
George StreetWifi
- Free Wi-Fi
Dining
- Café Nero (in the station)
- The Four Candles (0.2 km)
- The White Rabbit (0.3 km).
Taxis
- Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
- Elevators, ramps
WC
- Available near the waiting area.
Public transport options for Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
- Bus: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 27, 28, 31, 35, 36, 40, 41, 44, 46, 63, 66, 70, 77, 100, 280, 500, S1, S2, S3, S5, S8, S9, X3, X13, X32, X39, X40, X90
Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride
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The major coach station for arrivals in Brighton is Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church). Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) for your trip to Brighton from Oxford.
Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church)
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Brighton, Preston Circus
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Brighton, Pool Valley Coach Station
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