- Must visit
Brighton Museum & Art Gallery
Museum inside the Royal Pavilion Estate covering Brighton’s history, fashion, art, and design in one of the city’s core heritage sites.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Crawley to Brighton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from zł44. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 34m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of zł44, and a bus costs an average of zł76.
Distance: 19 miles (32 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
zł76 Average price | zł63 Average price Cheapest | zł33 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 50m Average total duration 1h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 4m Average total duration Fastest 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Crawley to Brighton:
A train is zł13 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Crawley to Brighton costing on average zł76.
Other travel options to Brighton take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 20m.
You'll arrive about -1h -43m sooner (1h 20m by bus vs 37m by car) and save roughly zł-43.07 compared to fuel and tolls (zł76 vs zł33). 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.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Metrobus | Departure Time 01:32AM | Arrival Time 02:35AM | Duration 1h03 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price zł114 |
Operator Southern | Departure Time 01:58AM | Arrival Time 03:18AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price zł76 |
Operator Metrobus | Departure Time 02:28AM | Arrival Time 03:25AM | Duration 0h57 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price zł114 |
Operator Metrobus | Departure Time 03:13AM | Arrival Time 04:25AM | Duration 1h12 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price zł114 |
Operator Metrobus | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price zł14 |
Operator Metrobus | Departure Time 05:03AM | Arrival Time 06:22AM | Duration 1h19 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price zł14 |
Operator Metrobus | Departure Time 05:12AM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 1h03 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price zł114 |
Operator Metrobus | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price zł14 |
Operator Metrobus | Departure Time 05:43AM | Arrival Time 07:06AM | Duration 1h23 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price zł14 |
Operator Metrobus | Departure Time 06:39AM | Arrival Time 08:17AM | Duration 1h38 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price zł14 |
Operator Metrobus | Departure Time 06:52AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 0h58 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price zł114 |
Operator Metrobus | Departure Time 06:54AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 0h56 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price zł114 |
Operator Metrobus | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 08:26AM | Duration 1h06 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price zł14 |
Operator Metrobus | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 09:37AM | Duration 1h52 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price zł14 |
Operator Metrobus | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price zł124 |
Operator Metrobus | Departure Time 08:49AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 1h51 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price zł14 |
Operator Metrobus | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 10:16AM | Duration 1h26 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price zł14 |
Operator Metrobus | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 09:48AM | Duration 0h53 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price zł14 |
Operator Metrobus | Departure Time 08:59AM | Arrival Time 10:05AM | Duration 1h06 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price zł114 |
Operator Metrobus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 09:57AM | Duration 0h57 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price zł14 |
Operator Metrobus | Departure Time 09:48AM | Arrival Time 11:26AM | Duration 1h38 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price zł14 |
Operator Metrobus | Departure Time 09:52AM | Arrival Time 11:01AM | Duration 1h09 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price zł124 |
Operator Metrobus | Departure Time 09:53AM | Arrival Time 10:51AM | Duration 0h58 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price zł114 |
Operator Metrobus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price zł14 |
Operator Metrobus | Departure Time 10:25AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price zł14 |
Operator Metrobus | Departure Time 10:37AM | Arrival Time 12:26PM | Duration 1h49 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price zł14 |
Operator Metrobus | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 12:23PM | Duration 1h33 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price zł14 |
Operator Metrobus | Departure Time 10:51AM | Arrival Time 12:02PM | Duration 1h11 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price zł114 |
Operator Metrobus | Departure Time 10:53AM | Arrival Time 12:02PM | Duration 1h09 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price zł124 |
Operator Metrobus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 11:56AM | Duration 0h56 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price zł14 |
Operator Metrobus | Departure Time 11:25AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price zł14 |
Operator Metrobus | Departure Time 11:48AM | Arrival Time 01:26PM | Duration 1h38 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price zł14 |
Operator Metrobus | Departure Time 11:51AM | Arrival Time 01:02PM | Duration 1h11 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price zł114 |
Operator Metrobus | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 01:02PM | Duration 1h07 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price zł124 |
Operator Metrobus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price zł14 |
Operator Metrobus | Departure Time 12:25PM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price zł14 |
Operator Metrobus | Departure Time 12:51PM | Arrival Time 02:02PM | Duration 1h11 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price zł114 |
Operator Metrobus | Departure Time 01:25PM | Arrival Time 02:56PM | Duration 1h31 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price zł14 |
Operator Metrobus | Departure Time 01:51PM | Arrival Time 03:02PM | Duration 1h11 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price zł114 |
Operator Metrobus | Departure Time 01:55PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price zł14 |
Operator Metrobus | Departure Time 02:55PM | Arrival Time 03:49PM | Duration 0h54 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price zł14 |
Operator Metrobus | Departure Time 02:59PM | Arrival Time 04:07PM | Duration 1h08 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price zł114 |
Operator Metrobus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 04:57PM | Duration 1h27 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price zł14 |
Operator Metrobus | Departure Time 03:55PM | Arrival Time 05:02PM | Duration 1h07 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price zł114 |
Operator Metrobus | Departure Time 04:25PM | Arrival Time 05:19PM | Duration 0h54 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price zł14 |
Operator Metrobus | Departure Time 05:02PM | Arrival Time 06:07PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price zł114 |
Operator Metrobus | Departure Time 05:59PM | Arrival Time 07:02PM | Duration 1h03 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price zł114 |
Operator Metrobus | Departure Time 07:02PM | Arrival Time 08:02PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price zł114 |
Operator Metrobus | Departure Time 07:43PM | Arrival Time 08:57PM | Duration 1h14 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price zł114 |
Operator Metrobus | Departure Time 08:43PM | Arrival Time 09:52PM | Duration 1h09 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price zł114 |
Operator Metrobus | Departure Time 10:18PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 1h02 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price zł114 |
Operator Metrobus | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 12:35AM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price zł114 |
Compare train and bus prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Buses from Crawley to Brighton run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 20m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at zł76 but you can travel from only zł44 by train.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:02, the last at 23:57. The fastest bus covers the 19 miles (32 km) distance in 1h 20m.
Distance 19 miles (32 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price zł76 |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 1h 20m |
First bus 12:02 AM |
Last bus 11:57 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 84 days |
Discover the best of Brighton — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Brighton trip today.
Museum inside the Royal Pavilion Estate covering Brighton’s history, fashion, art, and design in one of the city’s core heritage sites.
Elegant historic house displaying decorative art, period interiors, and changing exhibitions. Strong choice for design and Regency culture.
Leading contemporary art gallery in the Royal Pavilion Estate, showing international artists and thought-provoking modern exhibitions.
Historic maze of narrow alleys filled with independent shops and old buildings. Essential for atmosphere, strolling, and Brighton character.
Open-air shopping district known for colourful streets, murals, markets, and creative independent culture. Popular with locals and visitors alike.
Wide seafront promenade ideal for walking, cycling, and sea views, linking major Brighton attractions along the coast.
Fresh local cod or haddock in crisp batter with chips. A British seaside staple strongly associated with Brighton’s beachfront food culture.
Kippers are herring split, salted and cold-smoked. Traditionally eaten for breakfast on the south coast and valued for their rich smoky flavour.
A Sussex pub classic of slow-braised beef cooked in dark ale, often with root vegetables. It reflects the county’s strong brewing and farming traditions.
Elegant fine dining destination in The Lanes serving refined tasting menus with strong local sourcing and a calm intimate atmosphere.
Well-known independent pizzeria using wood-fired ovens and quality toppings. Casual, lively and popular for a relaxed meal near the seafront.
Acclaimed modern British restaurant with tasting menus, polished service and creative seasonal cooking in central Brighton.
Brighton is pricier than many UK cities. Hotels, seafront dining, and attractions add up, though buses and casual eats help keep daily costs manageable.
Service may be included in restaurants; otherwise 10-12.5% is standard for good service. Round up taxi fares. Tipping in cafes is optional.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Crawley to Brighton 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 Brighton, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Crawley to Brighton buses use the London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South to Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) station pair, with some services arriving at Brighton, Preston Circus. Use this guide to compare Crawley and Brighton bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church). ATMs are available at Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church).
Ticket office support is available at Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church).
Available at Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church): Basic accessibility features available.
Brighton, Preston Circus has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Brighton, Preston Circus. ATMs are available at Brighton, Preston Circus.
Ticket office support is available at Brighton, Preston Circus.
Available at Brighton, Preston Circus: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Brighton, Preston Circus: Buses with accessibility features serve this stop.
Brighton, Pool Valley Coach Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Several cafes and restaurants nearby
Wi-Fi is available at Brighton, Pool Valley Coach Station. ATMs are available at Brighton, Pool Valley Coach Station.
Ticket office support is available at Brighton, Pool Valley Coach Station.
Available at Brighton, Pool Valley Coach Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Brighton, Pool Valley Coach Station: Wheelchair accessible.
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