Are there accessibility options when taking a bus from Brighton to East Grinstead?

Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the bus from Brighton to East Grinstead: National Express Assistance Priority seating Accessible toilets.

Can I cancel my bus ticket from Brighton to East Grinstead?

Whether you can cancel your bus ticket from Brighton to East Grinstead depends on the bus companies: National Express You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.

Is luggage included in the bus ticket price from Brighton to East Grinstead?

Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a bus ticket from Brighton to East Grinstead: National Express Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.

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The cheapest and fastest buses from Brighton to East Grinstead

Showing times and prices for May 18

Cheapest price

Average price

$19

Fastest journey

1 h 22 m

Average duration

1 h 27 m

Buses per day

Distance

34 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Brighton to East Grinstead is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Brighton to East Grinstead will cost around $19 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $4.

Fast buses

Of the 28 buses that leave Brighton for East Grinstead on Mon, May 18, 12 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Mon, May 18 the direct buses cover the 34 km distance in an average of 1 h 27 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 22 m .

On Mon, May 18 the slowest buses will take 1 h 32 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

8:22 AM1h46
Brighton
10:08 AMEast Grinstead
$41One-way
0 transfers
9:29 AM1h39
Brighton
11:08 AMEast Grinstead
$41One-way
0 transfers
10:31 AM1h39
Brighton
12:10 PMEast Grinstead
$41One-way
0 transfers
11:31 AM1h39
Brighton
1:10 PMEast Grinstead
$41One-way
0 transfers
12:21 PM1h39
Brighton
2:00 PMEast Grinstead
$41One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Brighton to East Grinstead

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brighton to East Grinstead among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 28m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $4, and a train costs an average of $35.

Distance: 21 miles (34 km)

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Bus	Most popular Train	Driving
$22 Average price Cheapest	$42 Average price	$10 Average price (fuel + tolls)
2h 18m Average total duration 1h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	1h 58m Average total duration Fastest 1h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	48m Average total duration (door-to-door)
Direct Options	Direct Options	Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Brighton to East Grinstead is a bus with an average price of $22 (€17).

This is compared to other travel options from Brighton to East Grinstead:

A bus is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brighton to East Grinstead costing on average $42 (€34).

The fastest way to travel from Brighton to East Grinstead is by train with an average journey time of 1h 28m.

Other travel options to East Grinstead take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 48m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Brighton and East Grinstead including taking a train and bus.

We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Brighton to East Grinstead among Omio's users.

Take the bus. On this route, it's both cheaper and quicker than driving.

You'll arrive about -1h 0m sooner (1h 48m by bus vs 48m by car) and save roughly $-11.43 (€-9.23) compared to fuel and tolls ($22 (€17) vs $10 (€8)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.

Direct coaches are operated by Metrobus.

Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.

Brighton to East Grinstead Bus Timetables

Operator	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Duration	Departure days	Cheapest price
Operator National Express	Departure Time 04:00AM	Arrival Time 05:27AM	Duration 1h27	Departure days Mon, Tue	Cheapest price $32
Operator National Express	Departure Time 04:45AM	Arrival Time 06:43AM	Duration 1h58	Departure days Mon, Tue	Cheapest price $32
Operator National Express	Departure Time 05:41AM	Arrival Time 07:10AM	Duration 1h29	Departure days Mon, Tue	Cheapest price $32
Operator Metrobus	Departure Time 06:07AM	Arrival Time 08:01AM	Duration 1h54	Departure days Mon, Tue	Cheapest price $7
Operator National Express	Departure Time 06:51AM	Arrival Time 08:55AM	Duration 2h04	Departure days Mon, Tue	Cheapest price $32
Operator National Express	Departure Time 07:11AM	Arrival Time 09:20AM	Duration 2h09	Departure days Sun	Cheapest price $32
Operator National Express	Departure Time 08:12AM	Arrival Time 09:56AM	Duration 1h44	Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun	Cheapest price $32
Operator Metrobus	Departure Time 08:22AM	Arrival Time 10:08AM	Duration 1h46	Departure days Mon, Tue	Cheapest price $4
Operator National Express	Departure Time 09:12AM	Arrival Time 10:56AM	Duration 1h44	Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun	Cheapest price $32
Operator Metrobus	Departure Time 09:29AM	Arrival Time 11:08AM	Duration 1h39	Departure days Mon, Tue	Cheapest price $4
Operator National Express	Departure Time 10:12AM	Arrival Time 11:56AM	Duration 1h44	Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun	Cheapest price $32
Operator Metrobus	Departure Time 10:31AM	Arrival Time 12:10PM	Duration 1h39	Departure days Mon	Cheapest price $4
Operator National Express	Departure Time 11:12AM	Arrival Time 12:56PM	Duration 1h44	Departure days Mon	Cheapest price $32
Operator Metrobus	Departure Time 11:31AM	Arrival Time 01:10PM	Duration 1h39	Departure days Mon	Cheapest price $4
Operator Metrobus	Departure Time 11:44AM	Arrival Time 01:24PM	Duration 1h40	Departure days Sun	Cheapest price $4
Operator National Express	Departure Time 12:12PM	Arrival Time 01:56PM	Duration 1h44	Departure days Mon, Sun	Cheapest price $32
Operator Metrobus	Departure Time 12:21PM	Arrival Time 02:00PM	Duration 1h39	Departure days Mon	Cheapest price $4
Operator National Express	Departure Time 01:12PM	Arrival Time 02:57PM	Duration 1h45	Departure days Mon, Sun	Cheapest price $32
Operator Metrobus	Departure Time 01:21PM	Arrival Time 03:00PM	Duration 1h39	Departure days Mon	Cheapest price $4
Operator Metrobus	Departure Time 01:44PM	Arrival Time 03:24PM	Duration 1h40	Departure days Sun	Cheapest price $4
Operator National Express	Departure Time 02:02PM	Arrival Time 04:03PM	Duration 2h01	Departure days Mon	Cheapest price $32
Operator National Express	Departure Time 02:12PM	Arrival Time 04:32PM	Duration 2h20	Departure days Sun	Cheapest price $32
Operator Metrobus	Departure Time 02:29PM	Arrival Time 04:10PM	Duration 1h41	Departure days Mon	Cheapest price $4
Operator National Express	Departure Time 02:57PM	Arrival Time 04:35PM	Duration 1h38	Departure days Mon	Cheapest price $32
Operator National Express	Departure Time 03:12PM	Arrival Time 05:32PM	Duration 2h20	Departure days Sun	Cheapest price $32
Operator Metrobus	Departure Time 03:37PM	Arrival Time 05:24PM	Duration 1h47	Departure days Mon	Cheapest price $4
Operator National Express	Departure Time 04:12PM	Arrival Time 05:51PM	Duration 1h39	Departure days Mon, Sun	Cheapest price $32
Operator Metrobus	Departure Time 04:39PM	Arrival Time 06:13PM	Duration 1h34	Departure days Sun	Cheapest price $4
Operator Metrobus	Departure Time 04:45PM	Arrival Time 06:25PM	Duration 1h40	Departure days Mon	Cheapest price $4
Operator National Express	Departure Time 05:17PM	Arrival Time 07:08PM	Duration 1h51	Departure days Mon	Cheapest price $32
Operator Metrobus	Departure Time 05:50PM	Arrival Time 07:22PM	Duration 1h32	Departure days Mon	Cheapest price $4
Operator National Express	Departure Time 06:27PM	Arrival Time 08:13PM	Duration 1h46	Departure days Mon	Cheapest price $32
Operator Metrobus	Departure Time 06:54PM	Arrival Time 08:20PM	Duration 1h26	Departure days Mon	Cheapest price $4
Operator Metrobus	Departure Time 07:54PM	Arrival Time 09:16PM	Duration 1h22	Departure days Mon	Cheapest price $4

Live departures

Brighton to East Grinstead bus times

The table below shows live departures for Brighton to East Grinstead buses for today, Sunday, May 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.

Last updated at

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
	7:11 AM Brighton	2h09	9:20 AM East Grinstead	1 transfer
	8:12 AM Brighton	2h03	10:15 AM East Grinstead	1 transfer
	9:12 AM Brighton	2h12	11:24 AM East Grinstead	1 transfer
	10:12 AM Brighton	2h12	12:24 PM East Grinstead	1 transfer
	11:44 AM Brighton	1h40	1:24 PM East Grinstead	0 transfersDirect
	12:12 PM Brighton	2h12	2:24 PM East Grinstead	1 transfer
	1:12 PM Brighton	2h22	3:34 PM East Grinstead	1 transfer
	1:44 PM Brighton	1h40	3:24 PM East Grinstead	0 transfersDirect
	2:12 PM Brighton	2h20	4:32 PM East Grinstead	1 transfer
	3:12 PM Brighton	2h20	5:32 PM East Grinstead	1 transfer
	4:12 PM Brighton	2h18	6:30 PM East Grinstead	1 transfer
	4:39 PM Brighton	1h34	6:13 PM East Grinstead	0 transfersDirect
Monday, May 18
	4:00 AM Brighton	1h27	5:27 AM East Grinstead	1 transfer
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National Express as well as Metrobus offer buses services from Brighton to East Grinstead.

Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Brighton to East Grinstead.

Why book with Omio vs National Express?

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Brighton to East Grinstead

United Kingdom

Buses from Brighton to East Grinstead run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 48m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $4 (€3) if you book in advance.

The earliest bus runs at 06:14, the last at 23:46. The fastest bus covers the 21 miles (34 km) distance in 1h 22m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Distance

21 miles (34 km)

Average bus duration

1h 48m

Cheapest ticket price

$4 (€3)

Buses per day

Fastest bus

1h 22m

First bus

6:14 AM

Last bus

11:46 PM

High Season

Apr - Jun

Low Season

Jan - Mar

Busiest Day

Mon

Least Busy Day

Mon

Price information

Bus providers: National Express, Metrobus from Brighton to East GrinsteadYou can travel by bus between Brighton to East Grinstead with National Express, Metrobus for as low as $4 (€3). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

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About

National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach company, operating over 550 services per day and serving more than 900 destinations nationwide. It also runs frequent services to major UK airports — including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and Bristol — 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and offer free Wi-Fi and onboard entertainment. Most vehicles are equipped with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, allowing you to charge your phone or laptop during your journey. Ticket options include Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare, with the latter providing maximum flexibility for cancellations or changes.

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average Duration

1h 27m

Cheapest Price

$32 (€26)

National Express frequency

10 a day

Luggage included

Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.

Additional luggage

10€ per additional bag.

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.

Amenities on board the bus

Wifi

Food sold onboard

Seat reservation

Toilets

USB plugs

Accessibility

Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible toilets.

Bikes

Folding Bikes are allowed; non-folding bikes are not allowed.

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Metrobus

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average Duration

1h 22m

Cheapest Price

$4 (€3)

Metrobus frequency

6 a day

FAQs: Bus from Brighton to East Grinstead

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Brighton to East Grinstead by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at East Grinstead, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Cheap bus tickets from Brighton to East Grinstead can start from as little as $4 (€3) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Brighton to East Grinstead is $22 (€17) ; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by bus from Brighton to East Grinstead is 1h 22m to travel the 21 miles (34 km) long journey. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.

The earliest bus from Brighton to East Grinstead leaves at 6:14 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The latest bus from Brighton to East Grinstead leaves at 11:46 PM.

There are 6 buses a day from Brighton to East Grinstead which require at least one change with National Express, Metrobus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer buses.

When taking a bus from Brighton to East Grinstead, you can count on National Express, Metrobus for the best way to get you to East Grinstead. You can also check all possible bus companies who offer a service between Brighton and East Grinstead and compare the amenities they offer before buying a bus ticket.

A day trip to East Grinstead from Brighton is worth doing with a journey time of 1h 22m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Brighton and East Grinstead including taking a train and bus.

Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the bus from Brighton to East Grinstead:

National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.

Yes, there are bathrooms on board the bus from Brighton to East Grinstead for bus company National Express.

Whether you can cancel your bus ticket from Brighton to East Grinstead depends on the bus companies:

National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.

Yes, bikes are allowed on board the bus with bus company National Express.

Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.

Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the bus from Brighton to East Grinstead.

Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a bus ticket from Brighton to East Grinstead:

National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.

Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a bus ticket from Brighton to East Grinstead:

National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.

Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the bus from Brighton to East Grinstead.

You can reserve your seat on the bus from Brighton to East Grinstead with the following bus company: National Express

Yes, there are USB plugs on board the bus from Brighton to East Grinstead with the following bus company: National Express.

Yes, there is Wifi on board the bus from Brighton to East Grinstead with the following bus company: National Express.

Since neither Brighton nor East Grinstead are in the Schengen Area, passport requirements depend on the specific immigration rules of United Kingdom and United Kingdom. Entry and visa requirements can be subject to change. For the latest information, check with your destination's embassy or consulate.

We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Brighton to East Grinstead among Omio's users.

The currency used in the United Kingdom is the British Pound Sterling (GBP). For travelers, using a card is generally more convenient and widely accepted, especially in cities and for transportation tickets, though carrying some cash can be useful for small purchases or in rural areas.

In East Grinstead, travelers should be aware of typical urban safety concerns such as petty theft and pickpocketing, especially in crowded areas like the town center and train station. There have been occasional reports of distraction scams near popular transport hubs. It's advisable to stay vigilant when using public transport and avoid leaving belongings unattended. Overall, East Grinstead is considered a safe destination with low crime rates.

Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.

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