- 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.
Cheapest price on Sep 01
$6
Average ticket price on Sep 01
$11
Fastest journey on Sep 01
30 m
Average journey duration on Sep 01
33 m
Buses on Sep 01
96
Distance
37 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Brighton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Brighton will cost around $11 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $6.
On Tue, Sep 01, we found 96 buses from London Gatwick Airport to Brighton, including 96 direct services.
On Tue, Sep 01 the direct buses cover the 37 km distance in an average of 33 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 30 m .
On Tue, Sep 01 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.
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Gatwick Airport to Brighton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $11 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 4m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, while a train costs an average of $18.
Distance: 22 miles (37 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$11 Average price Cheapest | $18 Average price | $10 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 17m Average total duration 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 4m Average total duration Fastest 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from London Gatwick Airport to Brighton:
A bus is $8 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London Gatwick Airport to Brighton costing on average $18 (€15).
Other travel options to Brighton take longer:
Bus takes on average 47m.
You'll arrive about -1h -6m sooner (47m by bus vs 41m by car) and save roughly $-0.44 (€-0.36) compared to fuel and tolls ($11 (€9) 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 National Express, FlixBus.
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 FlixBus | Departure Time 12:35AM | Arrival Time 01:25AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45AM | Arrival Time 01:15AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:50AM | Arrival Time 02:35AM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 02:45AM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:40AM | Arrival Time 03:30AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:50AM | Arrival Time 03:35AM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:40AM | Arrival Time 04:25AM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:50AM | Arrival Time 04:35AM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:40AM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:05AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:05AM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 10:05AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:25AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 0h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:05AM | Arrival Time 10:51AM | Duration 0h46 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 11:01AM | Duration 0h46 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:25AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 12:02PM | Duration 0h52 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 0h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:35AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 01:02PM | Duration 0h52 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 0h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 0h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 03:02PM | Duration 0h52 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:25PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 04:55PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 0h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 05:02PM | Duration 0h52 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 06:07PM | Duration 0h57 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 06:27PM | Duration 0h57 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 07:02PM | Duration 0h47 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:25PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 08:02PM | Duration 0h47 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:25PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:35PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:05PM | Arrival Time 08:57PM | Duration 0h52 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:25PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:05PM | Arrival Time 09:52PM | Duration 0h47 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:25PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:35PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:35PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 12:37AM | Duration 0h47 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 12:45AM | Duration 0h46 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $14 |
The table below shows live departures for London Gatwick Airport to Brighton buses for today, Monday, August 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX025 | 5:10 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0h57 | 6:07 PM Brighton, Preston Circus | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 5:10 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1h00 | 6:10 PM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 5:20 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1h00 | 6:20 PM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 6:15 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0h47 | 7:02 PM Brighton, Preston Circus | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 6:15 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0h50 | 7:05 PM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 6:25 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0h50 | 7:15 PM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 7:15 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0h47 | 8:02 PM Brighton, Preston Circus | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 7:15 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0h50 | 8:05 PM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 7:25 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0h50 | 8:15 PM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 8:05 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0h52 | 8:57 PM Brighton, Preston Circus | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 8:05 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0h55 | 9:00 PM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 8:15 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0h55 | 9:10 PM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 9:05 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0h47 | 9:52 PM Brighton, Preston Circus | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 9:05 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0h50 | 9:55 PM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 9:15 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0h50 | 10:05 PM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:25 PM Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0h50 | 11:15 PM Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:25 PM Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0h40 | 11:05 PM Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:35 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0h30 | 11:05 PM Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:35 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0h40 | 11:15 PM Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 10:35 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0h47 | 11:22 PM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 10:35 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0h45 | 11:20 PM Brighton, Preston Circus | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 10:45 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0h45 | 11:30 PM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 11:50 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0h45 | 12:35 AM Brighton, Preston Circus | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 11:50 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0h47 | 12:37 AM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 11:59 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0h46 | 12:45 AM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:35 AM Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0h50 | 1:25 AM Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:35 AM Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0h40 | 1:15 AM Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:45 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0h30 | 1:15 AM Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:45 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0h40 | 1:25 AM Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 1:50 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0h45 | 2:35 AM Brighton, Preston Circus | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 1:50 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0h47 | 2:37 AM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 2:00 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0h45 | 2:45 AM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 2:40 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0h50 | 3:30 AM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 2:40 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0h45 | 3:25 AM Brighton, Preston Circus | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 2:50 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0h45 | 3:35 AM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 3:40 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0h45 | 4:25 AM Brighton, Preston Circus | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 3:40 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0h50 | 4:30 AM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 3:50 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0h45 | 4:35 AM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 5:30 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0h45 | 6:15 AM Brighton, Preston Circus | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 5:30 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0h50 | 6:20 AM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 5:40 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0h45 | 6:25 AM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:05 AM Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0h55 | 7:00 AM Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:05 AM Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0h45 | 6:50 AM Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:15 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0h45 | 7:00 AM Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:15 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0h35 | 6:50 AM Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 7:05 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0h50 | 7:55 AM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 7:05 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0h45 | 7:50 AM Brighton, Preston Circus | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 7:15 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0h50 | 8:05 AM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 9:15 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0h55 | 10:10 AM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 9:15 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0h50 | 10:05 AM Brighton, Preston Circus | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 9:25 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0h55 | 10:20 AM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:35 AM Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0h55 | 10:30 AM Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:35 AM Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0h45 | 10:20 AM Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:45 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0h35 | 10:20 AM Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:45 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0h45 | 10:30 AM Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 10:15 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0h46 | 11:01 AM Brighton, Preston Circus | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 10:15 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0h50 | 11:05 AM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 10:25 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0h50 | 11:15 AM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 11:10 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0h52 | 12:02 PM Brighton, Preston Circus | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 11:10 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0h55 | 12:05 PM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:20 AM Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0h45 | 12:05 PM Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:20 AM Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0h55 | 12:15 PM Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 11:20 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0h55 | 12:15 PM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:30 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0h35 | 12:05 PM Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:30 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0h45 | 12:15 PM Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:35 AM Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0h45 | 12:20 PM Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:35 AM Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0h55 | 12:30 PM Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:45 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0h45 | 12:30 PM Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:45 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0h35 | 12:20 PM Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 12:10 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0h52 | 1:02 PM Brighton, Preston Circus | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 12:10 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0h55 | 1:05 PM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 12:20 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0h55 | 1:15 PM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 1:10 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0h55 | 2:05 PM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 1:10 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0h52 | 2:02 PM Brighton, Preston Circus | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 1:20 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0h55 | 2:15 PM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:35 PM Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0h55 | 2:30 PM Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:35 PM Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0h45 | 2:20 PM Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:45 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0h35 | 2:20 PM Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:45 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0h45 | 2:30 PM Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:00 PM Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0h55 | 2:55 PM Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:00 PM Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0h45 | 2:45 PM Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:10 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0h35 | 2:45 PM Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:10 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0h45 | 2:55 PM Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 2:10 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0h52 | 3:02 PM Brighton, Preston Circus | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 2:10 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0h55 | 3:05 PM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 2:20 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0h55 | 3:15 PM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 3:15 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0h52 | 4:07 PM Brighton, Preston Circus | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 3:15 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0h55 | 4:10 PM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 3:25 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0h55 | 4:20 PM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:00 PM Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0h55 | 4:55 PM Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:00 PM Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0h45 | 4:45 PM Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:10 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0h35 | 4:45 PM Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:10 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0h45 | 4:55 PM Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 4:20 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0h55 | 5:15 PM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 4:20 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0h52 | 5:12 PM Brighton, Preston Circus | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 4:30 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0h55 | 5:25 PM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from London Gatwick Airport to Brighton run on average 84 times per day, taking around 47m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $5 (€4) if you book in advance.
There are 84 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:15, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 22 miles (37 km) distance in 30m.
Distance 22 miles (37 km) |
Average bus duration 47m |
Cheapest ticket price $5 (€4) |
Buses per day 84 |
Direct buses 84 |
Fastest bus 30m |
First bus 5:15 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 35 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 London Gatwick Airport 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 London Gatwick Airport to Brighton buses use the London, Victoria Coach Station to Brighton, Preston Circus station pair, with some services arriving at Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church). Use this guide to compare London Gatwick Airport and Brighton bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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, 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, 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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