The average bus between Shaftesbury and Brighton takes 7h and the fastest bus takes 6h 23m. The bus service runs several times per day from Shaftesbury 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 4 times a day between Shaftesbury and Brighton. The earliest departure is at 8:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Shaftesbury is at 5:50 PM which arrives into Brighton at 12:35 AM. All services require a transfer at New Canal and take an average of 7h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Shaftesbury 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 Shaftesbury to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Shaftesbury station and arriving at Brighton station via New Canal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.
Shaftesbury to Brighton bus services, operated by Salisbury Reds, depart from The Town Hall station.
Shaftesbury to Brighton bus services, operated by Salisbury Reds, arrive at Preston Circus station.
The distance between Shaftesbury and Brighton is 145.5 km. The road distance is 298 km.
You can take a bus from The Town Hall to Preston Circus via New Canal, Blue Boar Row, Meeting House Lane, and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 6h 27m.