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Compare 3 ways to travel from Portsmouth to Brighton

Bus
Average priceUS$21 - US$60Average duration3h 55m
2kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$32 - US$51Average duration1h 27m
2kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Carpool
Average priceUS$8 - US$8Average duration1h
3kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Portsmouth to Brighton

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Brighton. The journey takes about 3 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just US$21, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day
3h 55mAverage duration
US$21Cheapest ticket
2kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Portsmouth to Brighton: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$29
Average bus trip duration3h 55m
Number of daily buses3
Earliest bus departure02:45
Distance41 miles
Latest bus departure20:10

Portsmouth to Brighton Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Portsmouth - Brighton

  1. What's the distance between Portsmouth and Brighton by coach?

    The journey from Portsmouth to Brighton by coach covers an approximate distance of 42 miles (68 km).

  2. What is the best way to go from Portsmouth to Brighton without a car?

    You can reach Brighton from Portsmouth by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
09/08
US$27
10/08
US$27
Today
US$27
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US$27
14/08
US$27
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US$27
16/08
US$27
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Portsmouth to Brighton was searched and found on 14 Aug 2025 with a price of US$27

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Portsmouth to Brighton as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$27 to US$80 for a bus ticket from Portsmouth to Brighton based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$27, which is on 2025-08-14.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Portsmouth to Brighton.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Portsmouth to Brighton, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Portsmouth to Brighton will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

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Did you know?

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

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Bus from Portsmouth to Brighton

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Train from Portsmouth to Brighton

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