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The cheapest and fastest buses from Brighton station (BTN) to London Gatwick Airport
Showing times and prices for Feb 05
Cheapest price
$6
Average price
$6
Fastest journey
35 m
Average duration
35 m
Buses per day
24
Distance
37 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Brighton station (BTN) to London Gatwick Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brighton station (BTN) to London Gatwick Airport will cost around $6 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $6.
Fast buses
Of the 24 buses that leave Brighton station (BTN) for London Gatwick Airport on Thu, Feb 05, 24 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Feb 05 the direct buses cover the 37 km distance in an average of 35 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 35 m .
On Thu, Feb 05 the slowest buses will take 35 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.
FlixBus08:05AM0h45
Brighton, Pool Valley Coach Station08:50AMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
$61One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus11:45AM0h55
Brighton, Pool Valley Coach Station12:40PMHorley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)
$61One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus11:45AM0h45
Brighton, Pool Valley Coach Station12:30PMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
$61One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus10:00AM0h45
Brighton, Pool Valley Coach Station10:45AMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
$61One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus10:15PM0h55
Brighton, Pool Valley Coach Station11:10PMHorley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)
$61One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus06:25PM0h35
Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)07:00PMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
$61One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus08:15AM0h35
Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)08:50AMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
$61One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus11:55AM0h35
Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)12:30PMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
$61One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus10:25PM0h35
Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)11:00PMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
$61One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus10:10AM0h35
Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)10:45AMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
$61One-way
0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Brighton station (BTN) to London Gatwick Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brighton station (BTN) to London Gatwick Airport 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 35m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €4, and a train costs an average of €7.
Distance: 22 miles (37 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
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€9 Average price Cheapest | €13 Average price |
1h 20m Average total duration 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 5m Average total duration Fastest 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Brighton station (BTN) to London Gatwick Airport Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:55AM | Arrival Time 03:45AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:45AM | Arrival Time 05:35AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:41AM | Arrival Time 06:35AM | Duration 0h54 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:51AM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 0h54 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:05AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:12AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 0h38 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:12AM | Arrival Time 10:05AM | Duration 0h53 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:12AM | Arrival Time 11:05AM | Duration 0h53 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:12AM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 0h53 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 0h35 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:12PM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 0h38 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:12PM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 0h53 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:02PM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 0h53 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:57PM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 0h38 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:12PM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 0h53 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:17PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 0h53 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:25PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 0h35 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:27PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 0h53 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:37PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 0h38 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:47PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 0h53 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:47PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 0h53 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:25PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 0h35 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $13 |
Live departures
Brighton station (BTN) to London Gatwick Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Brighton station (BTN) to London Gatwick Airport buses for today, Wednesday, February 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
Last updated at 8:44 PM
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:47 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 0h53 | 9:40 PM London Gatwick Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, February 5 | |||||
| FlixBus | 8:05 AM Brighton, Pool Valley Coach Station | 0h45 | 8:50 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 8:05 AM Brighton, Pool Valley Coach Station | 0h55 | 9:00 AM Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 8:15 AM Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 0h45 | 9:00 AM Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 8:15 AM Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 0h35 | 8:50 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 10:00 AM Brighton, Pool Valley Coach Station | 0h45 | 10:45 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 10:00 AM Brighton, Pool Valley Coach Station | 0h55 | 10:55 AM Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 10:10 AM Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 0h45 | 10:55 AM Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 10:10 AM Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 0h35 | 10:45 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 11:45 AM Brighton, Pool Valley Coach Station | 0h55 | 12:40 PM Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 11:45 AM Brighton, Pool Valley Coach Station | 0h45 | 12:30 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 11:55 AM Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 0h35 | 12:30 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 11:55 AM Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 0h45 | 12:40 PM Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 6:15 PM Brighton, Pool Valley Coach Station | 0h55 | 7:10 PM Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 6:15 PM Brighton, Pool Valley Coach Station | 0h45 | 7:00 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 6:25 PM Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 0h35 | 7:00 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 6:25 PM Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 0h45 | 7:10 PM Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 8:00 PM Brighton, Pool Valley Coach Station | 0h55 | 8:55 PM Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 8:00 PM Brighton, Pool Valley Coach Station | 0h45 | 8:45 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 8:10 PM Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 0h45 | 8:55 PM Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 8:10 PM Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 0h35 | 8:45 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Why should you book Brighton station (BTN) to London Gatwick Airport buses with Omio?
National Express operates all buses services from Brighton station (BTN) to London Gatwick Airport.
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Brighton station (BTN) to London Gatwick Airport
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Buses from Brighton station (BTN) to London Gatwick Airport run on average 33 times per day, taking around 50m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $5 (€4) if you book in advance.
There are 33 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 04:00, the last at 22:10. The fastest bus covers the 22 miles (37 km) distance in 35m.
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 22 miles (37 km) |
Average bus duration 50m |
Cheapest ticket price $5 (€4) |
Buses per day 33 |
Direct buses 33 |
Fastest bus 35m |
First bus 04:00 |
Last bus 22:10 |
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 from Brighton station (BTN) to London Gatwick AirportYou can travel by bus between Brighton station (BTN) to London Gatwick Airport with National Express for as low as $5 (€4). 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
35m
Cheapest Price
$8 (€6)
National Express frequency
31 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.
FAQs: Bus from Brighton station (BTN) to London Gatwick Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Brighton station (BTN) to London Gatwick 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 Gatwick Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Cheap bus tickets from Brighton station (BTN) to London Gatwick Airport can start from as little as $5 (€4) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Brighton station (BTN) to London Gatwick Airport is $11 (€9) ; 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 station (BTN) to London Gatwick Airport is 35m to travel the 22 miles (37 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 station (BTN) to London Gatwick Airport leaves at 4:00 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest bus from Brighton station (BTN) to London Gatwick Airport leaves at 10:10 PM.
Yes, there are 33 direct buses a day from Brighton station (BTN) to London Gatwick Airport with National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct buses.
When taking a bus from Brighton station (BTN) to London Gatwick Airport, you can count on National Express for the best way to get you to London Gatwick Airport. You can also check all possible bus companies who offer a service between Brighton station (BTN) and London Gatwick Airport and compare the amenities they offer before buying a bus ticket.
A day trip to London Gatwick Airport from Brighton station (BTN) is worth doing with a journey time of 35m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a bus from Brighton station (BTN) to London Gatwick Airport is September.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Brighton station (BTN) and London Gatwick Airport including taking a train and bus.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the bus from Brighton station (BTN) to London Gatwick Airport:
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the bus from Brighton station (BTN) to London Gatwick Airport for bus company National Express.
Whether you can cancel your bus ticket from Brighton station (BTN) to London Gatwick Airport 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 station (BTN) to London Gatwick Airport.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a bus ticket from Brighton station (BTN) to London Gatwick Airport:
- 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 station (BTN) to London Gatwick Airport:
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the bus from Brighton station (BTN) to London Gatwick Airport.
You can reserve your seat on the bus from Brighton station (BTN) to London Gatwick Airport with the following bus company: National Express
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the bus from Brighton station (BTN) to London Gatwick Airport with the following bus company: National Express.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the bus from Brighton station (BTN) to London Gatwick Airport with the following bus company: National Express.
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