The cheapest and fastest buses from London to Brighton
Cheapest price
$8
Average price
$17
Fastest journey
1 h 55 m
Average duration
1 h 59 m
Buses per day
60
Distance
76 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from London 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 to Brighton will cost around $17 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $8.
Of the 60 buses that leave London for Brighton on Wed, Dec 10, 60 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Dec 10 the direct buses cover the 76 km distance in an average of 1 h 59 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 55 m .
On Wed, Dec 10 the slowest buses will take 2 h 5 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 to Brighton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Brighton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 7m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €5, and a train costs an average of €10.
Distance: 47 miles (76 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
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€13 Average price Cheapest | €27 Average price |
2h 45m Average total duration 2h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 37m Average total duration Fastest 1h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
London to Brighton Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:30AM | Arrival Time 03:35AM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 04:25AM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:30AM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 03:02PM | Duration 3h02 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 04:07PM | Duration 3h07 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 05:02PM | Duration 3h02 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 06:07PM | Duration 3h07 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 08:22PM | Duration 3h22 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 12:45AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 02:37AM | Duration 2h38 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $18 |
Live departures
London to Brighton bus times
The table below shows live departures for London to Brighton buses for today, Tuesday, December 9. 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 3:30 AM 1:30 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station | 1h55 | 4:45 AM 4:45 AMBrighton, Preston Circus | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | On time 3:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h45 | 6:15 AM Brighton, Preston Circus | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 3:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h55 | 6:25 AM Brighton | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 3:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h50 | 6:20 AM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 5:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h55 | 7:55 AM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 5:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h05 | 8:05 AM Brighton | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | On time 5:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h50 | 7:50 AM Brighton, Preston Circus | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | On time 7:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h05 | 10:05 AM Brighton, Preston Circus | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 7:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h20 | 10:20 AM Brighton | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 7:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h10 | 10:10 AM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 8:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h05 | 11:05 AM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 8:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h15 | 11:15 AM Brighton | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | On time 8:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h01 | 11:01 AM Brighton, Preston Circus | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 9:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h15 | 12:15 PM Brighton | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 9:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h05 | 12:05 PM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | On time 9:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h02 | 12:02 PM Brighton, Preston Circus | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 10:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h15 | 1:15 PM Brighton | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | On time 10:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h02 | 1:02 PM Brighton, Preston Circus | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 10:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h05 | 1:05 PM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 11:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h05 | 2:05 PM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 11:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h15 | 2:15 PM Brighton | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | On time 11:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h02 | 2:02 PM Brighton, Preston Circus | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | On time 12:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h02 | 3:02 PM Brighton, Preston Circus | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 12:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h05 | 3:05 PM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 12:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h15 | 3:15 PM Brighton | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | On time 1:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h07 | 4:07 PM Brighton, Preston Circus | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 1:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h20 | 4:20 PM Brighton | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 1:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h10 | 4:10 PM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 2:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h15 | 5:15 PM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | On time 2:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h12 | 5:12 PM Brighton, Preston Circus | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 2:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h25 | 5:25 PM Brighton | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | On time 3:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h27 | 6:27 PM Brighton, Preston Circus | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 3:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h30 | 6:30 PM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 3:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h40 | 6:40 PM Brighton | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 4:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h30 | 7:30 PM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | On time 4:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h27 | 7:27 PM Brighton, Preston Circus | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 4:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h40 | 7:40 PM Brighton | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | On time 5:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h22 | 8:22 PM Brighton, Preston Circus | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 5:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h25 | 8:25 PM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 5:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h35 | 8:35 PM Brighton | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 6:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h20 | 9:20 PM Brighton | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 6:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h10 | 9:10 PM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | On time 6:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h07 | 9:07 PM Brighton, Preston Circus | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 7:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h55 | 9:55 PM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | On time 7:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h52 | 9:52 PM Brighton, Preston Circus | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 7:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h05 | 10:05 PM Brighton | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 8:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h00 | 11:30 PM Brighton | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 8:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h52 | 11:22 PM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | On time 8:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h50 | 11:20 PM Brighton, Preston Circus | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 10:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h45 | 12:45 AM Brighton | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | On time 10:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h35 | 12:35 AM Brighton, Preston Circus | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 10:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h37 | 12:37 AM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 11:59 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h38 | 2:37 AM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 11:59 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h46 | 2:45 AM Brighton | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | On time 11:59 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h36 | 2:35 AM Brighton, Preston Circus | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 1:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h05 | 3:35 AM Brighton | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 1:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h00 | 3:30 AM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 | 1:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h55 | 3:25 AM Brighton, Preston Circus | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from London to Brighton
Buses from London to Brighton run on average 54 times per day, taking around 2h 15m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $6 (€5) if you book in advance.
There are 54 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:01, the last at 23:57. The fastest bus covers the 47 miles (76 km) distance in 2h 35m.
Distance 47 miles (76 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 (€5) |
Buses per day 54 |
Direct buses 54 |
Fastest bus 2h 35m |
First bus 00:01 |
Last bus 23:57 |
Bus providers: National Express from London to BrightonYou can travel by bus between London to Brighton with National Express for as low as $6 (€5). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from London to Brighton
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London 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.

When departing from London, you have various bus station options to start your trip from including London, Victoria Coach Station, London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 and London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3. When arriving in Brighton, you can end your route in bus stations like Brighton, Preston Circus, Brighton, Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton, Preston Park, Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) and Brighton, Patcham.
Passengers board the bus most frequently from London, Victoria Coach Station, which is located around 1.9 miles (3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Brighton, Preston Circus, located 0.7 miles (1.1 km) away from the city centre.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- Royal Pavilion, an exotic palace with Indian and Chinese architectural influences and lavish interiors
- Brighton Pier, a historic pier offering amusement rides, arcade games, and seaside views
- Brighton Beach, a popular pebble beach known for its vibrant atmosphere and water sports
- The Lanes, a maze of narrow streets filled with independent shops, cafes, and antique stores
- Brighton Museum & Art Gallery, a cultural venue featuring diverse exhibits on art, history, and design.
- Explore the vibrant street art scene in Brighton, with guided tours available to discover hidden murals and graffiti
- Visit the British Airways i360, a futuristic observation tower offering panoramic views of the city and coastline
- Enjoy a performance at the Brighton Dome, a renowned venue hosting music, theatre, and dance events
- Take a scenic walk along the Undercliff Walk, a picturesque path offering stunning views of the cliffs and sea
- Experience the nightlife in Brighton's bustling bars and clubs, known for their lively atmosphere and diverse music scenes.
- 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 London to Brighton, follow these tips:
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- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
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- 10€ per additional bag.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from London to Brighton
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café Nero (in the station)
- McDonald's (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 13, 102, 139, 183, 210, 226, 240, 245, 328, 460 metro: Northern
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Caffè Nero (in the station)
- Available outside the arrivals area, with services provided by licensed black cabs and private hire vehicles.
- Ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 105, 111, 140, 285, 423 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret A Manger (in the station)
- Caffè Nero (in the station)
- Available outside the arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 285, 490 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly
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