The average bus between Wantage and Brighton takes 4h 44m and the fastest bus takes 3h 55m. There is a bus service every few hours from Wantage 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 hourly between Wantage and Brighton. The earliest departure is at 1:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Wantage is at 10:40 PM which arrives into Brighton at 2:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Osney Island and take an average of 4h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Wantage 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 Wantage to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Wantage station and arriving at Brighton station via Osney Island. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
Wantage to Brighton bus services, operated by Stagecoach Oxfordshire, depart from Market Place station.
Wantage to Brighton bus services, operated by Stagecoach Oxfordshire, arrive at Preston Circus station.
The distance between Wantage and Brighton is 123.2 km. The road distance is 204 km.
You can take a bus from Market Place to Preston Circus via Osney Island, Gloucester Green Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 4h 37m.