Brighton to London Heathrow Airport bus with National Express

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The cheapest and fastest buses from Brighton to London Heathrow Airport

Showing times and prices for Dec 06

Cheapest price

$15

Average price

$16

Fastest journey

2 h

Average duration

2 h 6 m

Buses per day

5

Distance

75 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Brighton to London Heathrow Airport will cost around $16 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $15.

Fast buses

Of the 5 buses that leave Brighton for London Heathrow Airport on Sat, Dec 06, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Sat, Dec 06 the direct buses cover the 75 km distance in an average of 2 h 6 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h .

On Sat, Dec 06 the slowest buses will take 2 h 10 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.

FlixBus
11:10AM3h20
Brighton
02:30PMLondon Heathrow Airport
$151One-way
0 transfers
National Express
09:45PM2h10
Brighton
11:55PMLondon Heathrow Airport
$171One-way
0 transfers
National Express
05:20PM2h15
Brighton
07:35PMLondon Heathrow Airport
$171One-way
0 transfers
National Express
06:30PM2h15
Brighton
08:45PMLondon Heathrow Airport
$171One-way
0 transfers
National Express
03:10AM2h10
Brighton
05:20AMLondon Heathrow Airport
$171One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare bus and train for Brighton to London Heathrow Airport

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Brighton to London Heathrow Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €11, and a train costs an average of €30.

Distance: 46 miles (75 km)

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Train

€17

Average price

Cheapest

€76

Average price

2h 40m

Average total duration

2h 10m

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30m

Additional time*

2h 20m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 50m

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30m

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Brighton to London Heathrow Airport Bus Timetables

OperatorDeparture TimeArrival TimeDurationDeparture daysCheapest price
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
02:55AM
Arrival Time
04:45AM
Duration
1h50
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Fri
Cheapest price
$21
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
04:00AM
Arrival Time
05:50AM
Duration
1h50
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Fri
Cheapest price
$21
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
04:45AM
Arrival Time
06:50AM
Duration
2h05
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Fri
Cheapest price
$21
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
05:41AM
Arrival Time
07:35AM
Duration
1h54
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Fri
Cheapest price
$21
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
06:51AM
Arrival Time
08:50AM
Duration
1h59
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Fri
Cheapest price
$21
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
08:05AM
Arrival Time
11:30AM
Duration
3h25
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Fri
Cheapest price
$18
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
08:12AM
Arrival Time
10:05AM
Duration
1h53
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Fri
Cheapest price
$21
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
08:15AM
Arrival Time
11:15AM
Duration
3h00
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Fri
Cheapest price
$18
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
09:12AM
Arrival Time
11:20AM
Duration
2h08
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Fri
Cheapest price
$26
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
10:00AM
Arrival Time
01:35PM
Duration
3h35
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Fri
Cheapest price
$18
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
10:10AM
Arrival Time
01:35PM
Duration
3h25
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Fri
Cheapest price
$18
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
10:12AM
Arrival Time
12:05PM
Duration
1h53
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Fri
Cheapest price
$21
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
11:12AM
Arrival Time
01:20PM
Duration
2h08
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Fri
Cheapest price
$21
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
12:00PM
Arrival Time
03:15PM
Duration
3h15
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Fri
Cheapest price
$18
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
12:10PM
Arrival Time
03:15PM
Duration
3h05
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Fri
Cheapest price
$18
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
12:12PM
Arrival Time
02:20PM
Duration
2h08
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Fri
Cheapest price
$21
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
01:12PM
Arrival Time
03:05PM
Duration
1h53
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Fri
Cheapest price
$21
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
02:02PM
Arrival Time
03:55PM
Duration
1h53
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Fri
Cheapest price
$21
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
02:57PM
Arrival Time
04:55PM
Duration
1h58
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Fri
Cheapest price
$21
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
04:12PM
Arrival Time
06:30PM
Duration
2h18
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Fri
Cheapest price
$21
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
05:17PM
Arrival Time
07:10PM
Duration
1h53
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Fri
Cheapest price
$21
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
06:15PM
Arrival Time
10:15PM
Duration
4h00
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Fri
Cheapest price
$18
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
06:25PM
Arrival Time
10:00PM
Duration
3h35
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Fri
Cheapest price
$18
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
06:27PM
Arrival Time
08:35PM
Duration
2h08
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Fri
Cheapest price
$18
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
07:37PM
Arrival Time
09:45PM
Duration
2h08
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Fri
Cheapest price
$21
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
08:00PM
Arrival Time
12:10AM
Duration
4h10
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Fri
Cheapest price
$18
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
08:10PM
Arrival Time
11:55PM
Duration
3h45
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Fri
Cheapest price
$18
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
08:47PM
Arrival Time
10:55PM
Duration
2h08
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Fri
Cheapest price
$18
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
09:47PM
Arrival Time
11:55PM
Duration
2h08
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Fri
Cheapest price
$18
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
10:50PM
Arrival Time
12:40AM
Duration
1h50
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Fri
Cheapest price
$21

Live departures

Brighton to London Heathrow Airport bus times

The table below shows live departures for Brighton to London Heathrow Airport buses for today, Friday, December 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.

Last updated at 5:48 PM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus6:15 PM Brighton, Pool Valley Coach Station
4h00
10:15 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 31 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus6:15 PM Brighton, Pool Valley Coach Station
3h45
10:00 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 51 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus6:25 PM Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)
3h50
10:15 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 31 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus6:25 PM Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)
3h35
10:00 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 51 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus8:00 PM Brighton, Pool Valley Coach Station
4h10
12:10 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 31 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus8:00 PM Brighton, Pool Valley Coach Station
3h55
11:55 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 51 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus8:10 PM Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)
3h45
11:55 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 51 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus8:10 PM Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)
4h00
12:10 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 31 transfer
Saturday, December 6
national_express5:05 AM Brighton
2h15
7:20 AM London Heathrow Airport0 transfersDirect
national_express1:12 PM Brighton
2h08
3:20 PM London Heathrow Airport0 transfersDirect
national_express3:12 PM Brighton
2h08
5:20 PM London Heathrow Airport0 transfersDirect

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Brighton to London Heathrow Airport

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Buses from Brighton to London Heathrow Airport run on average 48 times per day, taking around 2h 10m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $14 (€11) if you book in advance.

There are 29 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 03:10, the last at 22:50. The fastest bus covers the 46 miles (75 km) distance in 1h 53m.

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
46 miles (75 km)
Average bus duration
2h 10m
Cheapest ticket price
$14 (€11)
Buses per day
48
Direct buses
29
Fastest bus
1h 53m
First bus
03:10
Last bus
22:50
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

Bus providers: National Express, Metrobus from Brighton to London Heathrow AirportYou can travel by bus between Brighton to London Heathrow Airport with National Express, Metrobus for as low as $14 (€11). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

National Express

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 53m
Cheapest Price
$17 (€13)
National Express frequency
45 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.

Metrobus

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 53m
Cheapest Price
$19 (€15)
Metrobus frequency
7 a day

FAQs: Bus from Brighton to London Heathrow Airport

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Brighton to London Heathrow Airport 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 London Heathrow Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap bus tickets from Brighton to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) can start from as little as $17 (€14) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Brighton to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is $36 (€29); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Brighton to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) bus time is 1 h 58 min   covering the 46 mile (74 km) long trip, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first bus from Brighton to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) leaves at 2: 50AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last bus from Brighton to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) leaves at 10: 57PM.
There are 32 buses a day from Brighton to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) which require at least one change with National Express or Metrobus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer buses.
For the trip from Brighton to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) you can take a bus with National Express or Metrobus. Be sure to check out all possible bus companies that offer services between Brighton and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.
A day trip to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) from Brighton is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 58 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from Brighton to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) by bus is January.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Brighton and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) including taking a bus or train.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the bus from Brighton to London Heathrow Airport (LHR):
  • National Express
    • Assistance
    • Priority seating
    • Accessible toilets.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the bus from Brighton to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) for bus company National Express.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the bus with bus company National Express.
Whether you can cancel your bus ticket from Brighton to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) depends on the bus company:
  • 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.

To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from Brighton to London Heathrow Airport (LHR), follow these tips:

  • Book in advance: Tickets are often cheaper when booked early.
  • Be flexible with dates and times: Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money.
  • Use our search filters: Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options.
  • Look for special deals or discounts: Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
  • Start your search now and compare ticket prices to find the best deal!

    Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the bus from Brighton to London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
    Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a bus ticket from Brighton to London Heathrow Airport (LHR):
    • 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 London Heathrow Airport (LHR):
    • National Express
      • 10€ per additional bag.
    Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the bus from Brighton to London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
    You can reserve your seat on the bus from Brighton to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) with the following bus company: National Express
    Yes, there are USB plugs on board the bus from Brighton to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) with the following bus company: National Express.
    Yes, there is Wifi on board the bus from Brighton to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) with the following bus company: National Express.

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