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Trip Overview

The average bus between Brighton and Plymouth takes 8h 10m and the fastest bus takes 7h 18m. The bus service runs several times per day from Brighton to Plymouth. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 10m
Duration
289 mi
Distance
£52
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Bus via London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

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  1. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to London Heathrow Airportbus bus Uk940 / ...
  2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Plymouth Coach Stationbus bus Ukn49
8h 43m
£41–70

Brighton to Plymouth bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between Brighton and Plymouth. The earliest departure is at 6:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brighton is at 7:47 PM which arrives into Plymouth at 4:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Gatwick Airport and take an average of 8h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    National ExpressNational Express7h 44m • 1 change

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    National ExpressNational Express8h 13m • 1 change

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    National ExpressNational Express8h 28m • 1 change

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    National ExpressNational Express9h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    National ExpressNational Express7h 44m • 1 change

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    National ExpressNational Express8h 43m • 1 change

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    National ExpressNational Express8h 43m • 1 change

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    National ExpressNational Express9h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    National ExpressNational Express7h 24m • 1 change

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    National ExpressNational Express8h 13m • 1 change

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    National ExpressNational Express8h 13m • 1 change

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    National ExpressNational Express8h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    National ExpressNational Express7h 24m • 1 change

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    National ExpressNational Express8h 13m • 1 change

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    National ExpressNational Express8h 13m • 1 change

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    National ExpressNational Express8h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    National ExpressNational Express7h 44m • 1 change

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    National ExpressNational Express8h 13m • 1 change

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    National ExpressNational Express8h 28m • 1 change

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    National ExpressNational Express9h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    National ExpressNational Express7h 44m • 1 change

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    National ExpressNational Express8h 13m • 1 change

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    National ExpressNational Express8h 28m • 1 change

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    National ExpressNational Express9h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    National ExpressNational Express7h 44m • 1 change

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    National ExpressNational Express8h 13m • 1 change

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    National ExpressNational Express8h 28m • 1 change

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    National ExpressNational Express9h 23m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Brighton to Plymouth? 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.

Map of how to get from Brighton to Plymouth.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 289.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 10m

What companies run services between Brighton, England and Plymouth, England?

You can take a train from Brighton to Plymouth Coach Station via Gatwick Airport, Gatwick Airport South Terminal, and London Heathrow Airport in around 8h 43m.

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