The average bus between Brighton and Harwich takes 9h 47m and the fastest bus takes 7h 44m. The bus service runs several times per day from Brighton to Harwich. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 4 times a day between Brighton and Harwich. The earliest departure is at 4:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Brighton is at 8:47 PM which arrives into Harwich at 8:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Central Bus Station and take an average of 9h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Brighton to Harwich? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Brighton to Harwich. However, there are services departing from Brighton station and arriving at Harwich station via Heathrow Central Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 47m.
Brighton to Harwich bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Preston Circus station.
Brighton to Harwich bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Mayflower Avenue station.
The distance between Brighton and Harwich is 158.4 km. The road distance is 287 km.
You can take a bus from Preston Circus to Mayflower Avenue via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Station, Bus Interchange, Head Street, and The George in around 7h 47m.