The average bus between Madrid and Brighton takes 33h and the fastest bus takes 31h 22m. The bus service runs several times per day from Madrid 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 Madrid and Brighton. The earliest departure is at 3:30 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Madrid is at 11:45 PM which arrives into Brighton at 10:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and take an average of 33h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Madrid 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 Madrid to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Madrid station and arriving at Brighton station via Paris, Quai de Bercy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h.
Madrid to Brighton bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Estación Sur de Autobuses station.
Madrid to Brighton bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Preston Circus station.
Book your Madrid to Brighton bus tickets online with ALSA, FlixBus and National Express.
The distance between Madrid and Brighton is 1,190.1 km. The road distance is 1,860 km.
You can take a bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Preston Circus via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and London Victoria in around 29h 25m.