The average bus between Ely and Brighton takes 9h 5m and the fastest bus takes 6h 38m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ely 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 twice daily between Ely and Brighton. The earliest departure is at 7:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ely is at 4:40 PM which arrives into Brighton at 7:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Drummer St Bus Station and take an average of 9h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Want to know about travelling from Ely 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 Ely to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Ely station and arriving at Brighton station via Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 5m.
Ely to Brighton bus services, operated by A2B Bus & Coach (Royston), depart from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 station.
Ely to Brighton bus services, operated by A2B Bus & Coach (Royston), arrive at Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road.
The distance between Ely and Brighton is 176.9 km. The road distance is 215 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 to Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road 5 times a day. Tickets cost £11–20 and the journey takes 4h.