The average bus between Brighton and Île de Ré takes 29h 2m and the fastest bus takes 23h 13m. The bus service runs several times per day from Brighton to Île de Ré. 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 twice daily between Brighton and Île de Ré. The earliest departure is at 4:12 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Brighton is at 7:37 PM which arrives into Île de Ré at 7:15 AM. All services require a transfer at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and take an average of 29h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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34h 38m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Brighton to Île de Ré? 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 Île de Ré. However, there are services departing from Brighton station and arriving at Île de Ré station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 2m.
Brighton to Île de Ré bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Preston Circus station.
Brighton to Île de Ré bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at La Rochelle - Bus Station.
The distance between Brighton and Île de Ré is 523.2 km. The road distance is 1,119 km.
You can take a bus from Preston Circus to Sablanceaux via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, La Rochelle - Bus Station, and Gare routière in around 21h 22m.