The cheapest and fastest buses from London Gatwick Airport to Brighton station (BTN)
Cheapest price
$12
Average price
$13
Fastest journey
47 m
Average duration
48 m
Buses per day
20
Distance
37 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Brighton station (BTN) 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 station (BTN) will cost around $13 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $12.
Of the 20 buses that leave London Gatwick Airport for Brighton station (BTN) on Fri, Feb 06, 20 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Feb 06 the direct buses cover the 37 km distance in an average of 48 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 47 m .
On Fri, Feb 06 the slowest buses will take 50 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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Compare train and bus for London Gatwick Airport to Brighton station (BTN)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Gatwick Airport to Brighton station (BTN) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €8. 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 bus costs an average of €8, and a train costs an average of €6.
Distance: 22 miles (37 km)
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€11 Average price Cheapest | €12 Average price |
1h 29m Average total duration 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 4m Average total duration Fastest 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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London Gatwick Airport to Brighton station (BTN) Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:50AM | Arrival Time 02:37AM | Duration 0h47 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:40AM | Arrival Time 03:30AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:40AM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:05AM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 11:05AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:35PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:05PM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:35PM | Arrival Time 11:22PM | Duration 0h47 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 12:37AM | Duration 0h47 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $13 |
Live departures
London Gatwick Airport to Brighton station (BTN) bus times
The table below shows live departures for London Gatwick Airport to Brighton station (BTN) buses for today, Thursday, February 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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NX025 | Delayed 2:10 PM 1:50 AMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0h47 | 12:37 AM 12:37 AMBrighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | Delayed 2:10 PM 2:40 AMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0h50 | 12:37 AM 12:37 AMBrighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | Delayed 2:10 PM 3:40 AMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0h50 | 12:37 AM 12:37 AMBrighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | Delayed 2:10 PM 5:30 AMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0h50 | 12:37 AM 12:37 AMBrighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | Delayed 2:10 PM 7:05 AMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0h50 | 12:37 AM 12:37 AMBrighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | Delayed 2:10 PM 9:15 AMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0h55 | 12:37 AM 12:37 AMBrighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | Delayed 2:10 PM 10:15 AMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0h50 | 12:37 AM 12:37 AMBrighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | Delayed 2:10 PM 11:10 AMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0h55 | 12:37 AM 12:37 AMBrighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | Delayed 2:10 PM 12:10 PMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0h55 | 12:37 AM 12:37 AMBrighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | Delayed 2:10 PM 1:10 PMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0h55 | 12:37 AM 12:37 AMBrighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | Delayed 2:10 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0h55 | 12:37 AM 12:37 AMBrighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | Delayed 3:15 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0h55 | 12:37 AM 12:37 AMBrighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | Delayed 4:20 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0h55 | 12:37 AM 12:37 AMBrighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | Delayed 5:30 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1h00 | 12:37 AM 12:37 AMBrighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | Delayed 6:40 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0h50 | 12:37 AM 12:37 AMBrighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | Delayed 7:35 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0h50 | 12:37 AM 12:37 AMBrighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | Delayed 8:15 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0h55 | 12:37 AM 12:37 AMBrighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | Delayed 9:05 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0h50 | 12:37 AM 12:37 AMBrighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | Delayed 10:35 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0h47 | 12:37 AM 12:37 AMBrighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | On time 11:50 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0h47 | 12:37 AM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from London Gatwick Airport to Brighton station (BTN)
Buses from London Gatwick Airport to Brighton station (BTN) run on average 15 times per day, taking around 59m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $10 (€8) but you can travel from only $8 (€6) by train.
There are 15 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:50, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 22 miles (37 km) distance in 37m.
Distance 22 miles (37 km) |
Average bus duration 59m |
Cheapest ticket price $10 (€8) |
Buses per day 15 |
Direct buses 15 |
Fastest bus 37m |
First bus 01:50 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Bus providers: National Express from London Gatwick Airport to Brighton station (BTN)You can travel by bus between London Gatwick Airport to Brighton station (BTN) with National Express for as low as $8 (€6). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from London Gatwick Airport to Brighton station (BTN)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Gatwick Airport to Brighton station (BTN) 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 station (BTN), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
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- 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.
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- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
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- 10€ per additional bag.
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