The average bus between Canterbury and Brighton takes 5h 38m and the fastest bus takes 4h 55m. The bus service runs several times per day from Canterbury to Brighton. 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 every 3 hours between Canterbury and Brighton. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Canterbury is at 5:00 PM which arrives into Brighton at 10:24 PM. All services require a transfer at Royal Star Arcade and take an average of 5h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Canterbury to Brighton? 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 Canterbury to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Canterbury station and arriving at Brighton station via Royal Star Arcade. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.
Canterbury to Brighton bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, depart from Bus Station.
Canterbury to Brighton bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, arrive at St Peter's Church station.
Book your Canterbury to Brighton bus tickets online with Stagecoach South East, Arriva UK and Brighton & Hove.
The distance between Canterbury and Brighton is 98.9 km. The road distance is 133 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Station to St Peter's Church via Royal Star Arcade and Royal Victoria Place in around 5h 23m.